Half Marathon Knee Injury: What To Do When Your Kneecap Pops Out

QuestionIve been training for a half marathon the last two months,Ive been up to about 25 miles a week. I started to taper this week and ran 7 miles.I then

Knee Instability and Pain: Causes, Symptoms & When to See a Doctor

QuestionHi, about a year ago I started aerobic exercise at home and after the second day, i could not walk on my left leg; after about 2 weeks I was find a

Shin Splints Prevention for 100m Dashers: Tips & Shoe Recommendations

QuestionQUESTION: Hi, I have always had trouble with shin splints. I run the  100m dash in track and I was wondering how I can still run but prevent

Heel Pain Relief for Runners: Causes & Solutions

QuestionHi, I am a runner.  I run 5 to 6 days a week, 30 to 35 miles a week.  Ive been running for about 7yrs. now.  I have never had any se

Clicking Knee Sound: Causes, Risks & What To Do

QuestionDear sir, I have noticed a clicking sound on my knee. There is no pain. Just a click whenever I go up stairs or as I stretch my leg while sitting.

Persistent Hip & Buttock Pain After Injury: Diagnosis & Treatment

QuestionI am a 39 yr. old female and about a year and a half ago while jogging stepped in a dip on the path I was jogging.  My other leg slammed into

Fueling Your Half Marathon: Pre-Race & During Race Nutrition

QuestionHey,  I am running my first half marathon in two weeks.  I have run the distance before but I am unsure what to eat prior to the race and

Low Energy & Strength While Jogging: Causes & Solutions

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Carissa! I cant find solution for this problem. Im a girl, 29 years old, and Im jogging every day already for 7 months. I started t

Knee Pain Before Marathon: Seeking Advice - Expert Opinion

Questionhi John ive been training for full marathon since march of this yr.however 3wks ago started having a bad knee pain while going down hill/stairs. i

College Runner Progress: Optimizing Performance & PRs

QuestionSo I run for a college cross country and track and field team and am in my junior year. Im very dedicated to trying to run my fastest and do all th

Calf Pain After Running: Causes, Relief & Prevention

QuestionI am running track in high school right now.  A couple weeks ago, the back of my calves started hurting a little bit when I ran.  I figur

Right Knee Clicking & Pain: Causes, Symptoms & Relief

QuestionHi there.  My right knee has been clicking for at least 6 months now (people actually hear me coming from down the hallway in my office). &nbs

Knee Pain After Weightlifting: Causes & Relief

QuestionHello! I am a 24yr old male, who regularly lifts weights and jogs throughout the week, although recently (past two weeks), I have not been jogging,

Chondrocalcinosis of the Knee: Non-Surgical Management & Running

QuestionI have been diagnosed as having chondracalcinosis of the left knee. I dont have a lot of pain and I would like to avoid surgery but I dont want des

Ace Your Police Physical: Bleep Test Preparation & Strategy

QuestionI have to run a Bleep Test on Dec 6/10 as part of the physical for a Police Application. I ran it in early October and made it level 6.5. I have to

Half Marathon Training & Nutrition Plan for Beginners

QuestionHi, Im planning on running a half marathon in March of 2011. Im 20 and have always considered myself quite healthy and although Ive already started

Understanding Sudden Knee Pain After Treadmill Workout: Causes & Relief

QuestionHi John, Just a question for you.  Recently we bought a treadmill and I was running 30 minutes a day.  One day I decided to do a program

Understanding and Addressing Chronic Knee Pain: A Marine Reservist's Experience

QuestionThis is a somewhat long post, covering an issue lasting about 2 years. I抦 a Marine Reservist, and Boot Camp is where my problems probably started

Knee Collapsing During Runs: Causes, Symptoms & What to Do

QuestionI am a 60 year old male vegetarian who has been running for about 35 injury free years. For the last 10 years I have running on a treadmill for 4-5

Knee Swelling After Exercise: Causes & Solutions

QuestionHi John, I am 45 years old, 230 lbs and 58. I have started working out 3 to 4 days weekly. I walk treadmill, Zumba, Boot Camp Class and Yoga. Howev