Leg Pain After Running: Causes, Relief & Recovery

QuestionHi, I have been running since July of 2008 and I ran many 5ks, 10ks and one half Marathon(May 2009). After half marathon, I couldnt run as often as

Quadriceps Pain When Running: Causes, Relief & Prevention

QuestionHi! Ive been running for almost 2 ?years now. I joined my cross country team at school this year. Only until recently, probably about 2 months ag

Knee Pain Behind the Knee: Causes, Relief & Recovery

QuestionGreetings, I am a 38 year old guy and have run for 23 years usually once a week along with various other sports another 2-3 times/ week. I run indo

Why Am I Cold After Running? Causes & Solutions for Runners

QuestionIm 63, male, and have been an avid runner for over 14 years....15 marathons and run about 40 miles a week. Health supposedly excellent - very low c

Returning to Running After Ankle Surgery: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionHi. I used to be a athlete in high school but have had 3 ankle surgeries since then. I am wanting to get back into running and later plan on runnin

Building Leg Muscle & Weight Gain for Runners: A Deep Dive

QuestionQUESTION: My question is 2-fold....could you please answer an on-going debate Im having with runner friends?  I have been a runner for 20+ yea

Knee Pain After Trail Running Injury: What to Do?

QuestionI am a recreational trail runner.  I love to run downhill and jump over obstacles etc.  I have never had any problems with my knees. Whil

Understanding and Treating Post-Run Knee Pain: A Runner's Guide

QuestionHi, I have been a recreational runner for the past 10 years.  Its a hobby and doubles as my workout/stress relief.  I try to run about 3

Calories vs. Metabolism: Which is Best for Weight Loss?

QuestionIm usually on the treadmill at 3.8mpr and at an 18% raise. lately I have been Running every 2-3 minutes for two - two and 1/2 min. in hopes of incr

Running Injuries: Overpronation, Leg Pain & Choosing the Right Shoes

QuestionHi John My partner took up running about 6 months ago. A few weeks after he started he visited to the doctor due to foot pain. It conspired that he

Knee Pain After Jogging: Causes & Solutions

QuestionI am 50 pounds overweight and know that i really need to increase my activity to lose weight.My husband likes to run so I decided to try it. My lef

Running in Cold Weather: Safety & Best Practices

QuestionHey John, I enjoy running and would like to continue running even in cooler/cold temperatures. I understand the risks of hypothermia/frostbite e

Lower Shin Pain After Half Marathon: Causes & Relief

QuestionI ran a half marathon last weekend and experienced cramps in lower legs in the 12.5 point.  After the race the front lower shin area was hurti

Uphill Running and Heart Health: Expert Advice

Questiondear Sir, Some doctor said that uphill running very often is not good because it will buildup muscles around the heart which is not good. Do you ag

Inside Knee Pain After Running: Causes & Relief

QuestionQUESTION: Hi, following a recent sprint-training session, I have developed a (sharp) but bruised/aching pain on the inside of the left knee. The

Persistent Cramps During Running: Causes & Potential Solutions

QuestionOkay so for the past 5 months when I go for long hard runs after about a mile I get extremely painful cramps like where i would get them if I was o

Half Marathon Training: Increasing Mileage for Your Full Marathon Prep

QuestionI just completed a half marathon last weekend and am already signed up for a full marathon the third week of March 2010. I want to continue my trai

Football-Related Foot and Back Pain: Causes & Relief

QuestionDear John,I am 48 years of age and still play football for at least an hour a week sometimes twice a week i have been doing this for years but late

Effective Full-Body Exercises for Travelers: 30-Minute Home Workout

QuestionJohn I am 50, and a commercial traveller. When I am at home I lift weights and run, either outside or on a treadmill, but thats tough on the road.

Understanding Heart Rate and Running Performance: A Comprehensive Guide

QuestionHi. Im 44 YO and have been running for about eight months now. Ive done 2 half ironmans, 2-21k, 1-42k. When I run, I notice that my heart rate hove