Knee Pain Before Marathon: Advice for Runners

QuestionJohn, I know you have written a lot about knee pains.  But would love to get your thoughts on this.   In 9 days, I am scheduled to run

Treadmill for Butt Workout: Does Running Tone Your Glutes?

QuestionHello there! I am thinking of purchasing a treadmill and to start running on it regularly.  I am particulary interested to know if its a good

Jock Straps and Post-Vasectomy Recovery: Do They Help with Running Discomfort?

QuestionQUESTION: Hi. I just got into jogging last summer and am trying to continue training.  A few months back I got a vasectomy and (I think) allow

Running with Abdominal Pain: Causes, Recovery & Getting Back on Track

QuestionIm 32 years old and consider myself not much more than a beginner in running.  I had built up to 2miles running a couple of years ago but then

Preventing Side Strains: Running Tips for Police Officer Training

QuestionI am a 6 foot 170 pound 21 year old male and have just gotten a job as a police officer.  Iam worried about the running portion of the academy

Low-Impact Exercise for Chondromalacia: Strength & Injury Prevention

QuestionQUESTION: Hi I currently have chondromalacia problems and I have been told from another expert in here to make my workout at the gym using a stati

Knee Pain Recovery: Understanding Tendonosis and Getting Back to Running

QuestionJohn it seems you are a very optimistic person when it comes to knee problems and recovery.  I am hoping you can help.  I am 38, and up t

Groin Pain After Running: Causes, Prevention & Relief

QuestionI am 40, 6 foot, and about 180. I run 5 miles a day up to 5 days a week as work/life allows. My normal run is indoors on an 1/8 mile rubber track w

Running Form for Basic Training: Proper Landing Technique

QuestionIm fairly new at running, but I am in the process of training for Air Force basic training.  Ive been doing some research, as I have never bee

Running for Weight Loss: Are You Building Muscle Instead of Losing Fat?

QuestionHi, I am a 23 year old female, and for the last 2 months I have been jogging on the footpath for approx 30 mintues about 3-4 times per week. I have

Knee Pain While Running: Causes, Symptoms & What To Do

QuestionHi John. I have a question about my knee and running. When I run I get this pain on the outside of my left knee. It started one night when me and m

Knee Pain & Career Aspirations: A Police Officer's Struggle

QuestionWhere to begin...well, my dream job is to become a police officer. In order to do so I need to get through a 3 1/2 month training period which incl

Understanding Your Heart Rate During Running: A Guide for Runners

QuestionQUESTION: I am a 49 old male, 6 ft, 190 lbs.  I started wearing a heart rate monitor and when I go for a 6 mile run in around 55 minutes, my h

Cross Country Training Plan for Beginners (16 Years Old)

QuestionI am 16 years old and want to do cross country next year. I have recently found a plan on a running website that should help me begin to run. Lin

Knee Pain After Starting Cardio: Causes & Solutions

QuestionI am a 27 year old (weight = 160lbs. & height = 176cm.) male who exercises regularly (lifting weights) but does not do any regular cardiovascular a

Chronic Hamstring & Piriformis Pain: Causes, Relief & Recovery

QuestionWhat happens when the back of your leg and gluts tighten with a aching pain that keeps your leg from moving and you cant even walk or run ?  T

Achieving Your Goal: Acceptable 5K Finishing Times for Beginners

QuestionQUESTION: Hello.  I am set to run in my first 5K in 6 weeks.  Yes, I have been training for this.   My question is....I not only wa

Knee Pain After Mountain Biking & Trail Running: Causes & Relief

Questionhi john, i have not been nice to my knees this year and i think its starting to show. i started mountain biking this past spring and biked pretty

Jogging Side Effects: Nausea, Leg Pain & Diet Concerns - Expert Advice

QuestionDear Rick I have been lightly jogging to lose weight for 3 weeks now.  When i jog in the mornings before my day starts, I always take a bottl

How to Tone Lower Legs & Reduce Swelling: Expert Advice

QuestionHi!! I have a very weird type of problem I guess. My legs..I mean the lower legs not the thighs...are too much fat comparing to rest of my body. be