Foot Pain After Running: Causes, Relief & Getting Back on Track

QuestionHi. I started running (age 55) after many months after no exercize for .. well a long time. I would do a slow jog for 2 miles. Went every day/ or o

Faster or Slower Runs for Fat Burning & Cardio: What's Best?

QuestionQUESTION: Hello Which is more effective in burning fat and for cardio and aerobic benefit, just for comparison running at a faster pace for 20 min

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

QuestionSo a little background first though there isnt much to give.  Ive had no past injuries or ailments to either of my legs at any time.  I

Jogging and Thyroid Conditions: Safety & Palpitations

QuestionHi Dr. Earlier on i was diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism (14pts), and after 2-3 months medication on (Neomercazole/Carbimazole) i was diagnosed with

Jogging with Asthma: Safe Practices & Tips for Runners

QuestionHello,   Very Recently I started jogging in morning times to reduce my belly(35in size), but Am having Asthma from my childhood. I took

Sharp Knee Pain Above Kneecap: Causes & Relief

QuestionHi, Ive contracted a weird pain that I have never had before.  I first noticed it when i ran a 5k.  Half way to the finish line, my left

Knee Pain After Starting Street Running: Causes & Solutions

QuestionQUESTION: Hi John, I am an extremely fit and active 22 year old. In about June this year I started street running, having only used machines befor

Optimize Your 25m Sprint Time: Breathing, Stretching & Diet Strategies

QuestionQUESTION: hows it going joe? i have been training for 5ks for the past few months and i am trying to improve on my 25m 9s time. with my shape, age

Ankle Pain While Running: Causes & Solutions for Teen Athletes

QuestionMy granddaughter is 14 and has always played soccer (fall and spring).  This summer she took up cross country training and is now on her 8th g

Managing Dry Heaving in Cross Country: Causes & Prevention Strategies

QuestionYou mentioned the possible reasons for dry heaving during the races but is there anything that can be done to prevent or lessen the eeffects of thi

Post-Race Illness: Why Runners Get Sick After Half Marathons & Triathlons

QuestionHi Wendy ~ I am 36 years old would consider myself an intermediate runner and concentrate solely on half marathons and triathlons.  Ive only b

Iliac Crest Pain When Running: Causes, Relief & Recovery

Questioni am a passionate runner who has been running girls XC, indoor track, and outdoor track for the varsity since my freshman year. i am now in my 2nd

Softball Pitcher Leg Numbness: Post-Injury Conditioning Concerns

QuestionQUESTION: I am a HS CC coach and I have my softball pitcher running for me for conditioning.  Last March during the softball season she suffer

Running Knee Pain After Return: Can I Continue?

QuestionIm jogging since now 2month 1/2, 5 times a week, i run for 40 minutes for 3 days and 50 for 2 days, last time i ran, i felt like i wouldnt make it.

Shin Pain Relief: Causes, Treatments, and Breathing Techniques

Questionhi larry. here lately while jogging the sides of my shins (the sides facing each leg) have been killing me, this never used to happen (of course i

How to Improve Your 5k Time: A Guide for High School Runners

QuestionHi. Im a freshman XC runner in high school in Rhode Island. I want to know how to lower my time for a 5k. Right now my PR is 21:28 and I want to br

Knee Swelling & Back Pain After Running: Causes & Recovery

QuestionHi, just started running a few weeks ago and on last Saturday after a run (5 Miles) I came back and my back and knee were sore, normal after excers

Fibula Pain in Runners: Causes, Symptoms & What to Do

QuestionI am a beginner runner...I have been running close to a year and have finally reached the 2 mile marker/9.5 min miles-comfortably and in the proces

Numb Fingers While Running: Causes & Relief

QuestionHi, I run 3-4 times a week, between 3-5 miles each time.  Recently Ive noticed that my pinky and ring fingers get numb when I run.  I am

Morning Jogging for Teens: Boost Stamina & Performance

QuestionQUESTION: I would like to incorporate a jog into my already busy morning schedule. Im a 15 year old freshmen in high school and I play basketball a