very slow jogging

Questionim 56 and just started walking about 2 miles a day. is it better to go before or after dinner? or doesnt it matter? thanx for taking questions Ans

running/jogging pain

QuestionFirst off, Im 26, about 30 lbs. overweight, and I just started running again after a couple year hiatus.  For the first 2-3 weeks Ive was goin

Runners high -- and low -- heart rates

QuestionMy wife and I do about 30 minutes of cardio, either on the treadmill or elliptical machines.  Immediately following we usually do weights. &nb

treadmill vs street

QuestionHi Sarah- I am very new to running.  I started a run/walk training program on my treadmill and was able to get up to about 5 minutes of straig

marathon and age

QuestionHi John,  I just ran the Boston Marathon and I loved it and I want to run again next year. However, some people have told me that running mar

why is it good to jog and...

Questionwhy is it good to jog and run? AnswerEdwin The benifits numerous....Here is just a few. Heart; stress ;weight control;diabetes;strong bones; Cance

Numbness in toe

QuestionMy 20 year old daughter has been doing a lot of walking all day to different castings for jobs in the past two months and although she says she usu

Regular running and ankle pain

QuestionHello I currently run 12 km a day, 7 days a week, and have been doing so for about 3 months now (during the coldest part of the winter, I was only

running Q

QuestionSarah, I have a question from a newbie when it comes to running. I want to begin a program of walking/running on my treadmill with the primary purp

running/weight loss

QuestionIve recently started running seriously about a month ago. My issue is this... Ive been at a plateau weight for about probably 6 months (regardless

What type of shoes?

QuestionI am training for a 26 mile walkathon in October. I am up to 9 miles a day and need some really good quality, cushioned walking shoes. My feet and

Declining Performance

QuestionHi,     I have been running for about 1 1/2 years.  I began just to get in shape, but have begun to be more serious. &nbs

black toe

QuestionHi John, Ive been training for a marathon for about 2 months already.  The second month into training I noticed that my 2nd left toe started

calf muscle twitches and spasms

QuestionHi John, I asked a question the other day, however It didnt show up on the question forum and I am thinking I may have done it wrong. I am new to r

Jogging question

QuestionJohn, my lower back pain is related to muscle strain, not the spine itself, can the pain possibly be related to jogging? Or can jogging aggravate i

10 mile fun run

QuestionA woman of over 40, I want to do a 10 mile fun run in early October with my two girls aged 21 and 17.   We are all healthy but not fit, I

Bursitis From Overuse.....

QuestionHi John:    Hoping you can help me out with this.  I am a 45 year old male that just recently (6 months ago), got back into a

running-weight loss

QuestionHi John! I just starting to run every other day and i would like to know how long should i run for to lose weight? Im 28, eat healthy food and just

Calf size

QuestionHi there,I am currently starting to jog and I find that my muscles are pretty tight(and my calves are pretty big-sized compared to my upper body,in

Trail Running Sneakers

QuestionCan you give me a recommendation for some nice mens trail running shoes and where online would be a good price to buy them?   Thanks! Fran