joggers heel

QuestionI jog about 20 k per week and am in my 60s My heels become painful round the edge of the sole of my heel ie under my heel it feels bruised I know t

Muscle strains

QuestionHi there,I think I have a slight muscle strain at the top part of my quads. And I feel weird without running,how can I recover faster? And I dont

hip pain & running

QuestionJohn: First, thanks for taking the time to read & answer my question.   I started running in February and I think it has become a way of life

Starting a running plan...

QuestionI would like to start a running routine and I was woundering...In the end, will I end up getting the same workout if I run everyday for 15 minutes

painfull toe

Question------------------------- Followup To Question - hi,ive been running for about six months.i had just done a seven km run and my big toe nail was

is 2 enough

Question------------------------- Followup To Question - dear john,             i jog 2 miles e

heel spurs

QuestionHi, hopefully you can help point me in the right direction.  Im not sure if what i have is actually Plantar Fasciitis but there is a pretty se

Running form problems

QuestionHi John! I am in high school and run on a cross country team. When I run, I bounce up and down and do it unconsciously. I have known about my prob

big toe goes numb

QuestionWhen I jog for more than about 5 minutes at a time, my big toe goes numb.  Does this mean that I am wearing the wrong type of running shoes? &

Running Issues.

QuestionIve been running for a while now. It was on and off for a while, now since my gym membership ran out, Ive been running almost every night. Just r

non-motorized treadmill

QuestionI am considering buying one of these,used.The price is right,and its light and compact. What can I expect from this as compared to a motorized one?

improved speed

Questionim willing to do anything, i jog outside a few days a week with my dog and i also run wind sprints occasionally also I like hiking and things in th

Dry heaves while running

QuestionI have been running for five months now.  I started in May with a 10 week program that took me from a non-runner to running for 30 minutes. &n

How to work out

QuestionDear Mr. DeHart, Im in high school doing cross country and have about 1 more week until the seasons over. After that i want to train for Track seas

Running and bigger thighs and butt

QuestionHi John, Ive been running now for almost two years and have lost 37 lbs.  When I lived in New York City,  I would do a 20 minute run at

sore tendon

QuestionI hurt the tendon on the back of my left heel. 8 weeks ago... It is 1/4 better. I have been going to a podiatrist. They do the ultrasound, once did

Knee pain during long runs

QuestionI am an active 23 year old male and I have been experiencing knee pain on the outside portion of my knees. This pain only occurs after about 4 mile

coaching tips

QuestionI am volunteering to coach my daughters jr. high track team (we will compete in 2 - 3 meets this spring).  I am a recreational runner who has

Lower Buttock Pain.

QuestionHello John,      I am writing this email with great hope. I am overweight and started to excercise recently. I jog for

Starting the day with a run?

QuestionHey, Ive heard that a lot of people start the day with some exercise (hitting the gym or going for a run or something), and that gives them a bunch