Knee Pain & Half Marathon Prep: Advice for Runners

QuestionMr. Rainey, I am participating in the Disney Half Marathon in about 3 weeks and am experiencing much knee pain. My endurance is great, although I a

Sprained Left Foot: Symptoms, Treatment & Recovery Advice

QuestionHello Nick: I was playing volleyball last night and step on top of another persons foot, and slightly sprained my left foot. I felt a couple of lit

Marathon Cramps: Causes, Prevention & Solutions for Runners

QuestionHi Nick, I hope you can help me coz Im desperate - for the past 3-4 years Ive been training for and running one marathon a year.  Problem is d

Calf Muscle Tear from Running: Diagnosis & Recovery Options

QuestionQUESTION: Hello: I am 64,and have been gradually getting back into running.I ran 15 miles a week for ten years,but stopped 15 years ago.Two weeks a

Anterior Shin Splints: Taping for Support & Recovery

QuestionHi. My question focuses on anterior shin splints and the effectiveness of taping both the legs and the arches. I am 5ft10 and weigh around 100kgs

Understanding Lumps Above the Ankles: Causes & What to Do

QuestionI have these strange lumps on both of my lower legs. They are located roughly 3 inches above my ankles on the outsides of my legs nearly directly a

Sharp Pain Inside Foot When Bending? Causes & Relief

QuestionHello, This past Tuesday morning (1/3/2012) I bent down to put my shoes on and noticed a sharp pain on the inside of my right foot, going from jus

Ankle Pain Radiating Up the Leg During Running: Causes & Solutions

QuestionIve been training for a half marathon for a little over a month.  I have no issues running except my ankles and calf begin to hurt sometimes.

Chronic IT Band Issues in Long-Distance Trail Runners: A Case Study

QuestionQUESTION: I have been running for 8 years, and for the past several years have focused on long distance trail running / races. The last race I comp

Running Overload: Recognizing and Avoiding Overtraining

QuestionHI. I have been a very keen runner for a number of years but took a year off because of depression and health problems. About 4 months ago i stare

Walking for Weight Loss: How Much Does It Help?

QuestionHi Robert, Im trying to drop some weight. I know about diet and Im wondering how much my walking 3 miles per day 3.7-->4.0 mph will add to my go

Best Recovery Drinks for Post-Run Replenishment

QuestionHello Nick, Just wondering if you recommend any type of recovery drinks to replace carbs, electrolytes and proteins after a major run?  I have

Knee Clicking After Sprinting: Causes & What to Do

QuestionQUESTION: Hello Nick, One week ago I sprinted for first time 10 sprints 50m each with walking as the rest. I had no problem during the sprints or

Knee Popping After Sprinting: Causes & What to Do

QuestionHello Robert, I sprinted 10 times 50m each with resting time walking back to the starting point. After the sprints When walking upstairs my left

Knee Pain During Marathon Training: Causes & Solutions

QuestionHi Nick, I am 46 years old and started a half marathon training program on Jan 14th.  The event is to take place in March 14th.  Im 54 a

Getting Started with Running: Form & Tips for Beginners

QuestionHi, When I was a child, I was diagnosed with a condition that kept me from being able to run, for risk of further injury. Now, at 20, I just found

Foot Sprain After Wedding Dancing: Recovery & Half Marathon Concerns

QuestionQUESTION: I got a bit carried away at a wedding 2 weeks ago and rolled my right foot while dancing. The pain was sharp, but I couldnt feel much at

Knee Pain Under Kneecap: Causes, Symptoms & What to Do

QuestionHi Nick, I have been running for 2 years and 2 or 3 months ago my knee seemed to change. It never hurt while running or after but did start to hurt

Marathon Hamstring Pain: Prevention & Management During Taper

QuestionHi Robert - Im running my first marathon on Sunday.  Ive encountered some hamstring problems throughout my training, and I thought Id gotten

Knee Pain After Running: Causes, Recovery & Advice

Questionhi,started running 6 weeks ago and everything was fine,then went and did a 6 miler, normally do 3,next day could hardly walk with pain in both knee