Jogging at 50: Addressing Leg Pain & Building Fitness

QuestionOk, Im not fair, but I am overweight and 50!  and Ive been trying to get a bit fitter by incorporating jogging between buildings at work, I sp

Runner's Knee Recovery: Should You Keep Running?

QuestionI believe I got runners knee during a session of hill sprints or interval training. I a back to regular jogging but its been over two months and th

Runner's Knee Prevention & Recovery for Marine Corps Boot Camp

QuestionIve been training to get ready for Marine Corps boot camp and a few weeks ago i started running 5 miles a day through a dirt trail with a lot of bu

Knee Pain During 400m Training: Causes & Solutions

QuestionQUESTION: Hello, For the last six months Ive begun training for the 400m again after about a two year break due to severe shin splints. Everythin

Treadmill Running: Increasing Intensity & Improving Outdoor Performance

QuestionHi (carissa is my god daughters name BTW!) I want to improve my running so I will be able to keep up with my kids playing soccer. I dont feel comfo

Half Marathon Training Plan: A Realistic Timeline for Beginners

QuestionHello, I am just wondering how long you figure is needed to train for my first half marathon....Ive been running 5km to 8km races during the sum

Persistent Knee Pain: Causes, Symptoms & Potential Solutions

QuestionHi John, I read one of your previous responses and you seem like the right guy to speak to! In the last 2 months Ive started experiencing this de

Knee Swelling After Exercise: Causes & Relief

QuestionI have been active most of my life, running track in high school, running and exercising when I was in the army, aerobics, step aerobics, kick bo

Knee Pain from Running: Causes, Symptoms & Recovery

QuestionI am 31, and have always been a slow, more of a long distance runner.  For about a year long, in 2009 I ran 6 miles everyday mon-fri and somet

Shoulder Pain When Jogging: Causes & Solutions for Runners

QuestionHi, Ive been jogging consistently for about 3 weeks now, 3 times a week, and Ive been experiencing consistent shoulder cramps/pain.  Ive tried

Iliacus Pain: Causes, Symptoms & Relief for Runners

Questionjust read the conversation bwt Larry and Ann.  I have the exact pain. 47 yr moderate runner mother of two, former PE teacher know just wear i

Hamstring Injury: Seeking Expert Advice - Persistent Pain & Failed Treatment

QuestionHello, I am a male, 49.  I used to do a heck of a lot of running, including frequent distance racing.  About 8 years ago I pulled a hamst

Ankle Pain During Exercise: Causes & Solutions | Anklenfoot Centers

QuestionI recently started exercising. I am doing jumping jacks and running in place for so many minutes. I want to know why my ankles hurt while I am doin

Lateral Knee Pain After Hiking & Running: Causes & Relief

QuestionI went hiking about a month ago and twisted my ankle, but never hurt my knee. Went for a run outside the next day around my neighborhood, which has

Transitioning from Treadmill to Outdoor Running: A 55-Year-Old's Perspective

QuestionDr. My treadmill has died, so I am prepared to get over my shyness and run outside.Besides its cooled off now, and I dont enjoy running in the heat

Knee Pain After Running: Causes & Solutions for Marathon Training

QuestionHello, I am 44 years old and training for the Nike 1/2 marathon in SF in October. I have always had feet issues, I have had orthodics made, cant we

Leg Pain After Exercise: Causes, Symptoms & Relief for Dancers

QuestionHi im 22years male a dancer, standing 5.8 feet & weighing 64 kilos..i have no health problems till today..recently after strenuous workouts whi

Marathon Tapering: Overcoming the 17-Mile Wall & Calf Pain

QuestionI just completed my last long run of 20 miles last Saturday and am now in the taper weeks before the marathon.  Ive done a 20 miler 3 times, a

Chicago Marathon: Managing Bursitis & Piriformis Syndrome for Peak Performance

QuestionHello, I am an experienced marathon runner, on my way to Chicago in a couple of days in hopes of breaking the 3:00:00 barrier. I have run Boston 4

Running Knee Pain: Causes, Relief & When to See a Doctor

QuestionFirst off I play roller derby so Im always banging up my knees. right know I have a bruised nerve on my knee and I dont know if this could be causi