Understanding and Addressing Knee Pain from Running

QuestionI run about 4 miles 2-3 times a week but when I miss a week or two and resume my running I experience pain in the inside of one of my knees. When I

Sudden Knee Pain After Starting to Jog? Causes & Solutions

QuestionI just became a dedicated jogger, and its brought so much to my life that I never want to quit (it actually makes me emotional!)  Im 23 years

Beginner Running Plan: Track Progress & Achieve Fitness Goals

QuestionQUESTION: Hi, I am trying to increase my fitness & lose weight etc etc by riding 3 times a week (not in the gym), and also running on the treadmil

Couch to 5K: Common Knee Pain & How to Prevent It

QuestionHi.  Im a 34 year old female.  After having two kids I decided to take up jogging/running.  I really havent done much running for ex

Running & Stomach Pain: Causes, Relief & Prevention

QuestionHello, I am 25 and I am in pretty good shape. I enjoy exercising in general (I do a lot of biking & swimming) but just began running in May. Since

Ankle Pain from Running: Causes, Recovery & Prevention

QuestionI am a beginning runner (since Feb) doing interval training (currently at run 4 minutes, brisk walk 1 minute for 40-50 minutes ?3x per week).  

Why Do I Vomit After Running? Causes & Prevention

QuestionHaving received no answer to my question now or in the past having never visited this web site before! i would like to repeat my question which is

Prepare for the Toronto Police PREP Test: 1.5 Mile Beep Test Guide

QuestionIm 31 years old male. Weight 141pounds. Height 58. Thin built. I smoked cigarettes for about 13 years and now realize i have completely destroyed m

Achilles Reconstruction & Return to 100m Sprint: A Realistic Timeline

QuestionHello, I have to be able to provide a time of at least 1st by end of October 09, so I can qualify for a company race in Budapest which is not until

Plantar Fasciitis Relief & Marathoner's Recovery: Expert Advice

QuestionHi, Im afraid I might have a case of plantar fasciitis - heel pain in the morning and after sitting. Im a marathoner and have been running since Jr

Top of Foot Pain During Running: Causes & Relief

QuestionAnywhere between 5 and 10km into a run I develop a pain on the top outside part of my foot.  I have had an Xray and have been to a sports med

Knee Pain & IT Band Syndrome: Causes, Relief & Prevention

QuestionHello John, I am 40 years old and have been running off and on for about 5 years, but more seriously in the last 7 months for a half marathon. &nb

Knee Tingling & Tenderness During/After Running: Causes & Solutions

QuestionWhen I go for a run I get this tingling in my knee, located at the upper part of my kneecap. It only takes 30seconds of running for it to start and

Knee & Calf Pain When Returning to Running: Causes & Solutions

QuestionJohn, I just took up running again, I was never a distance runner - two miles at most even as an in shape teen.  Now 28, 51 11, about 235 lbs

Flat Feet and Running: Finding the Right Shoe Support

QuestionI recently started jogging.  I have very flat feet and was just wearing a cheaper running shoe that had no special support.  I started ge

Running Sickness: Causes, Prevention & Solutions

QuestionHi John.  Ive been running for several years & completed 3 marathons.  The past several weeks Ive been experiencing nausea with my runs.

Jogging for a Firmer Butt & Thighs: A Workout Guide

QuestionWill jogging make my butt firmer?? Will it make my thighs firmer?? AnswerHi Shannon It is the best to make it happen and contour it Shannon and be

Hip Pain & Jogging: Addressing Joint Readiness & Recovery

QuestionHi John, I am new to this whole jogging business.I started working out on the elliptical 4 months ago for about 20 minutes a day, and doing some c

Understanding Running-Related Illnesses in Athletes: A Parent's Guide

Questionmy son Alex runs track and cross country for LaSalle high school.  his best 5k as a sophmore was 16.28  he has a difficult time when they

Understanding Inner Thigh Pain After Running: Causes & Solutions

QuestionI am 32 years old and at 25 BMI for my height.  I started running for the first time back in the beginning of March when I started a six week