Jogging & Calf Pain: Tips for New Runners

Questioni am brand new to jogging but always wanted to try it and love it - except my calf muscles feel so tense (after about 5 mins) almost as if they are

Knee Clicking: Causes, Symptoms & When to See a Doctor

QuestionHi Dr. John,   Last year, after conference in Track, Im a jumper. My knee started making a very loud popping/clicking sound when I broug

Knee Pain on Inner Side: Chondromalacia or Other Causes?

QuestionI have read your items about Chondromalacia and will proceed with the bike/vitamin c/leg extensions, etc. Before I embark on that, I want to be sur

Lower Calf Muscle Pull: Causes, Prevention & Recovery Advice

QuestionI try to jog for about 4 miles a day. Recently Im having a reacurring lower calf muscle pull on my right leg. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Understanding Knee Pain and Spinning: Causes & Solutions

QuestionHi John: Ive been reading your readers posts and your replies to obtain a solution to my problem. Im 47, very active - weights #reasonable amount

Calf Pain & London Marathon Prep: Seeking Advice

QuestionHello I have four weeks to go now for the London Marathon and my left calf is not feeling too health.  I can still run but it hurts for the f

Jogging for Health: Benefits and Consistency for Seniors

QuestionI am sixty-three years old and have just started jogging.  I jog a varied route, hills, inclines, flat, of three miles in 35 minutes.  Is

Half Marathon Training: Recognizing Overtraining & Preventing Injury

QuestionI started training for a half marathon about 6 weeks ago. Before starting my training plan I was running 3 miles at a time 3 or 4 days of the week,

Chest Pain Radiating to Neck: Causes & When to Worry

QuestionHi, recently I have started to get sharp pains in my chest. At first I thought it was my heart, but it happens on my right chest as well. It starts

Best Cushioning Shoes for Underpronation: Recommendations & Asics Cumulus 7 Review

QuestionHi John. I am an under pronator and own a pair of Asics Cumulus 7 and they are starting to open by the toe. I know I would probably experience this

Foot Injury & Marathon Prep: Advice for Runners

QuestionI injured my foot during my most recent 8 mile tempo run, I took a few days off and it hurt during my long run this weekend.  I have 4 weeks t

Knee Pain After Running: Seeking Advice - Weight Loss Journey

QuestionQUESTION: Hi John, forgive my english, but i hope you can figure it out, I must have be the stupidest person in the world, last year I had a rea

Best Upright Stationary Bikes for Chondromalacia - Expert Recommendations

QuestionHello Mr Dehart,  You have recommended an upright stationary bike for those who have chondromalacia.  Is there a specific upright station

Combining Running and Weightlifting: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionHello i started doing little running again this year after getting into a half marathon in September this year. Ive started doing a little running

Stuck at a Slow 5K Pace? How to Improve Your Running Speed

QuestionI have been running for six weeks now and I am running three miles five times a week.  The problem is I cant seem to get any faster.  I w

Postpartum Knee Pain: Causes, Relief & Recovery

QuestionHi John: I just started working out post baby and have been doing a combination of boot camp and running 3 days a week.  Ive been doing a fair

Groin Strain Recovery: Advice for Marathon Runners

QuestionQUESTION: Hi John.  I injured myself last week on a long run (18 miles) and think that I have a groin strain.  I did not run for 3 days (

Optimal Running Strategy for Fat Burning: Frequency & Intensity

QuestionIf fat burning is my main goal is it better to jog/run for 45-50 minutes once a day, or 20-30 minutes twice a day. I mix it up by sometimes sprinti

Elliptical & MCL Pain: Causes, Relief & Prevention

QuestionHello there! :) I have been using the elliptical machine 5 days a week since November and I havent had any problems up until last week. The only di

Beginner's Guide to Running: A Safe & Effective Start

QuestionHello, I am 24, 59 and just under 200 lbs. I never enjoyed running before, but I am starting a new healthy chapter in my life, eating healthy,exerc