Trail running

QuestionAlden, I am 32 and training to do some ultra-marathons that are strictly on the trails.  I have just really started running again after taking

protecting my joints

QuestionI am a 46 year old runner of several years.  Ive run 5 marathons in the past 3 years, several 10Ks, and adventure races.  I put in from 2

Exercise and recovery

QuestionDr. Rampacek: First of all, please allow me to thank you for your generosity in addressing my questions.   I have been a life-long (thgou

exercising daily

QuestionI need to do a daily routine to loose some pounds and tighten up before the holidays, what should I eat and not eat and how much a day should I do.

Joint Fatigue/ Physical Therapy

QuestionI seem to have a bit of pesky joint fatigue in this right knee. Id like to run a lot more, but this gets in the way of it. Questions: 1. How l

Joint Fatigue

QuestionI seem to have a bit of pesky joint fatigue in this right knee. Id like to run a lot more, but this gets in the way of it. Questions: 1. How l

Working out too hard?

QuestionHi, I workout daily for about 2 hours, first alternating running/walking at a steep incline for about 50 minutes, then a 45-minute spinning class.

Over-training?

QuestionHi, I workout daily for about 2 hours, first alternating running/walking at a steep incline for about 50 minutes, then a 45-minute spinning class.

Pain in Outer Left Leg

QuestionI have been running 7 miles per week (1 mile per day) for 3 months.  I recently increased (over a period of another 10 weeks) my mileage at 10

Tendonitis

QuestionHi, i am a highschool runner. I log about 30 miles a week and i have this pain in my knee right below the cap. My dads a doctor and he said it was

Help.....

QuestionPatt, I need a set program to follow for daily light exercise in getting my heart rate up and to diet during the holidays, please help me out. &nbs

Training for a Mini Marathon

QuestionIll try to be as brief as possible.  I am 35 years old and weigh 220 lbs. at 511 tall.  I have been lifting weights for the past 20 years

pain in foot

QuestionHi there, how are you?  I hope youre well. I ran a marathon about a year ago and have been running since.  Nothing major, mostly just fo

exercise intensity

QuestionHi Dr Rampacek, I have been jogging 5km 3x week and skipping 20 mins on alternate days. Ive had a really bad flu and been out of action for a coupl

Body Composition

QuestionHi Dr. Rampacek, Was a competitive runner for over 11 years doing 3 marathons and winning numerous age group awards in road races. Had back surger

Muscle cramps while running

QuestionI recently ran (and finished!) the Houston Marathon.  During training (i.e. 18 & 21 miles) I had no problem with muscle cramps.  At about

Jogging & Breakfast

QuestionHi, I would like to try jogging but the only time I can regularly excersize is in the morning. My question is this - should I jog before or after

best advice from your lifetime

Questiondear patt, you sound like youve discovered much wisdom in your life. would you kindly share your most profound perspectives youve learned in life t

getting sick

QuestionHello, Im a youth and I exercise everyday and that includes walking and running mostly walking though, because when I start doing running for awhi

legs hurt

QuestionI start my run w/ a power walk for 5mins. Then start to run/jog. After Ive only gone about 2mins. my calves start to ache so bad I can not even pus