Knee Pain Relief: Understanding and Addressing Knee Stiffness & Cracking

QuestionI am 30 female. Ive been in and out of pysical therapy for knee pain as I totally overdid running for ten years. Now I just do elliptical and bike

Understanding and Treating Chronic Shin Splints

QuestionIm 30 years old and have always been fairly active. About 2 years ago I began running daily and trained for a 1/2 marathon. I completed the 1/2 mar

Cross Country Training for Beginners: Building Endurance & Speed

QuestionQUESTION: Hello there! I was wondering Im about to join cross country next year so that gives me this one summer to learn to love running and becom

Ankle Pain When Running: Causes, Treatment & Recovery

QuestionI started running last summer, but it came to a halt after just a week when my left ankle became very painful.  A visit to the physiotherapist

Calf Pain After Running: Causes, Relief & Recovery

QuestionI started running in March again, and have stuck with it since. I run 5 days a week, normally somewhere that is 2-7 miles. About 4 weeks ago I ran

Beginner Running Routine for Weight Loss & Health (Diabetic-Friendly)

QuestionHello, I am 41 years old and very out of shape and over weight.  My neighbor is going to be giving me a treadmill.  I would like to get i

FDL Calf Injury: Seeking Advice for Recurring Strain

QuestionLast Oct. I injured what I believe is my FDL on my right calf. I even got black and blue below muscle.  I let it heal, began running again (I

How to Reduce Your 5K Time by 5 Minutes in 2 Weeks

QuestionI am 39 years old and I have been running 5k races since October of last year. The winter was fairly harsh for Texas and my training suffered. My b

Calf Swelling After Starting Running: Causes & Relief

QuestionHello! I just started running two weeks ago.  I am up to about 3 miles at a pace of 5.7mph.  However the last few days i noticed the lowe

Sudden Knee Pain During Jogging: Causes & Recovery

Questiontoday I felt a pretty sharp pain suddenly towards the front and inside of my right knee when Iwas running. after cooling down its hurting more....d

Managing Nausea During Long-Distance Running: A Guide for South African Runners

QuestionQUESTION: Hi there I live / run in South Africa, and am concentrating on 42km distance and the Comrades Marathon (89km)  I finished the Comra

Understanding Knee Pain: Could It Be Chondromalacia?

QuestionDear, I am a marathoner who runs a half-marathon a month regularly as part of my training. Two months ago I ran a very hilly, muddy half with the

Knee Pain When Squatting: Causes, Relief & What to Do

QuestionHi i have pain in my knees when i am trying to squat. So when i bend myself in half sitting position i sense pain in the front and outside of my k

Meniscus Tear & Baker's Cyst: Understanding Your Diagnosis & Treatment Options

QuestionQUESTION: Good day Ive been  an aggressive jogger for almost 10 years now, most days of the week and mainly on a treadmill. recently i hurt my

Upper Abdominal Pain During Running: Causes & Solutions for Athletes

QuestionHi, I am a university soccer player in off season training right now. I have been running about 3-4 times a week on the treadmill or outside usual

Long Distance Running vs. High Intensity: Which is Best for Muscle Definition?

QuestionDear John, I really hope I can get a clear answer on this, Ive had to ask a lot of people this question without a whole lot to work on. So heres th

Meniscus Tear After ACL Surgery: A Cautionary Story

QuestionMy boyfriends daughter had ACL surgery 1 1/2 yes ago.  She was a Lacrosse Player. She was wearing high-heals and fell not long after her relea

Snapping Hip & Knee Pain After Jogging: Causes & Relief

QuestionQUESTION: Hi, Im a 24 year old male and Ive been walking long distance since about November of 2009, biking long distance since May of 2010, and re

Running Injury Recovery: Seeking Advice After Sudden Onset Pain

QuestionHello, I have only been running for two years.  The past six months I have been running or biking almost daily.  I have increased my trai

Adapting Fitness & Nutrition: Maintaining Routines During Life Changes

QuestionHi Nick, Im a student who had established a fairly routine schedule when it came to running and eating during the school year. But now for the sum