Triathlon Recovery: Avoiding Overtraining and Injury

QuestionHi, I know your specialty is running, but I have a related triathlon question. I was new to triathlon last year and started training in July (I l

Understanding Knee Clicking and Pain: Causes & Solutions

QuestionDear John, I have always been a big girl, even when I was playing 3-4 competitive sports a week as a teen. I have long been plagued by joint issue

Dry Mouth While Running: A Diabetic Runner's Question & Safe Hydration Tips

QuestionI am diabedic trying to cut some weight by running in a treadmill. But I got dry mouth while running. The throat also dries up badly. So, I have

Knee Injury Recovery: Understanding Patellar Fractures & Treatment

QuestionHello, I am a 45 year old female middle-of-the-pack runner who has done 4 marathons in the past 2 years. #5 was going to be Sunday but Im hurt and

Hip Pain During Running Impact: Causes & Solutions

QuestionHello, I am experiencing pain in my left hip when running when I make contact with the ground. I guess Im considered a heel striker. Theres no pain

800m Race Training Plan for Beginners: A Comprehensive Guide

QuestionQUESTION: Dear John, Ill compete in a 800m race next May. Im a 27-year-old guy with no experience in racing or running.. Would you please yell me h

Shin Pain When Starting Runs: Causes & Solutions

QuestionI have been running for four months.  I have worked up to three miles per run.  In last two weeks I have a pain when I start my run in my

Walking & Knee Health: Risks and Considerations for 42-Year-Olds

QuestionDear Mr.John DeHart ,          I m walking 2 days per week for about 7 km(4.34 mile).I am 42 years o

Running Shoes & Orthotics for Runners Over 60: Impact & Support

QuestionQUESTION: Hello: I am getting back into running at age 62 (I ran 15 miles a week for 10 years starting in my mid 30s),and need a new pair of runnin

Sharp Knee Pain When Squatting or Walking Stairs? Causes & Solutions

QuestionQUESTION: Hi John, I have this very sharp pain in my right knee whenever weight is put on my knee while Im in flexion of my knee joint. So the upw

Effective Exercises & Strategies for Inner Thigh Fat Loss

Questionhi there, i am 19 years old and im currently on a diet i also started jogging again recently, my goal is to lose some weight especially around my i

Severe Knee Pain After Jogging: Seeking Relief & Understanding

QuestionI am currently experiencing severe knee pain and require crutches to get around. The pain is on the inner lower part of my knees and is quite sever

Patella Tendinitis & Knee Pain: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

QuestionMy daughter has been having a lot of pain and swelling in her knees just below the knee cap.  We have done some physical therapy and plyometri

Returning to Sprinting After a Long Break: A Safe & Effective Guide

QuestionHello Nick. My wife was a competitive sprinter in high school, but she is 43 now, and hasnt exercised much since then. She would like to get back i

Understanding Shin Splints: Causes, Symptoms & Relief

QuestionHi, My sister has been dealing with this for years, she never had trauma to the area. When she runs, she gets nickel to quarter size painful bump

Speed Workout Struggles After Ischial Fracture: Causes & Solutions

QuestionHi Nick.  I had an avulsion  ischial fracture last year during a marathon. Took time off and had physical therapy.  Im doing great n

Improve Tennis Stamina: Exercises & Training for Endurance

QuestionHey mr.nick i am a tennis player . problem with me is i have  no stamina . during the play i always loses my stamina and start to breath heav

Achilles Tendon Pain After Running: Causes & Solutions

QuestionHello: I am 62 and trying to get back into running again after quitting in 1995.I have been doing pretty well,but a couple of runs ago,for no appar

Persistent Knee Swelling After Running: Causes & Solutions

QuestionI had my left knee scoped about 10 yrs ago.  Ive started running about 2 miles a day...5 to 6 times a week.  My knee will occasionally sw

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Chondromalacia Patella): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

QuestionQUESTION: I am a 30 eyar old woman. I have always participated heavily in sports and usually run at least 30 minutes a day. In Feb 2011, I hiked a