Recurring Blood Blisters & Arch Pain After Running: Causes & Solutions

QuestionHi, Every time I go for runs/jogs of more than 3 miles I wind up with a nasty blood blister on both of my ring finger toes (the toe right before t

Understanding Your Ideal Running Pace: A Personalized Guide

QuestionWhat is the normal speed for a 51 105Lb. 40 year old female. AnswerAdriana, There is no normal speed. Each person has their own so called normal

Sharp Hip Pain After Running: Causes, Recovery & Return to Exercise

QuestionI was jogging and felt a pain in my left hip from inside. I run through pain a little bit but then it get worth and I had to stop. It was 2 days ag

Running Stomach Aches: Causes & Solutions for High School Athletes

QuestionMy son recently started running xc in high school.  He reports having stomach aches at times, during the end of his run/workout (these stomach

Rebuilding Speed: Balancing Muscle Fiber Types for Sprint Performance

QuestionI use to be a great sprinter in high school, but now 8 years later I have gained weight and I am in the process of losing it. I want to become a gr

Is Jogging in Place Effective? Alternatives & Tips

QuestionI read the answer to one of your previous questions about using intervals when jogging in place but I was wondering if jogging in place is as effec

Does Treadmill Running Work Abs? | Fitness & Ab Workout Guide

QuestionI need to know if running on a treadmill will work my abs. I dont like doing exercise so just need to know this. Also if it does work my abs how lo

Marathon Tapering & Knee Pain: Advice for October 7th Race

QuestionHi, I am training for my first marathon, (Portland, October 7th, just 8 days out.  I have been following a moderate mileage schedule(20-38 mi

Effective Jogging Techniques: Hill Training & Speed Work for Beginners

QuestionQUESTION: Dear Rick I am a male aged 43. I usually jog around 2-3 times a week for about 35-45mins each. My questions are; how to tackle a slope/

Running Pace for 53-Year-Old Runners: Is 14 Minutes Per Mile Good?

QuestionI have been an off and on recreational street jogger since my early 20s, but have really stepped it up in the past 6 months as a 53 year old. My qu

Tingling & Numbness in Feet While Running: Causes & Solutions

QuestionI run app. 3 miles per day on a treadmill anywhere from a grade of 1%-7% at different speeds. App. 10 minutes into my run my feet begin to tingle a

Calf Pain & Numbness During Running: Causes & Solutions

QuestionI have a issue when I run my calf hurt and at a certain point my feet fall asleep and get all numb. I just bought new running shoes. I just started

Understanding Morning Heart Rate Spikes During Exercise

QuestionI have a strange phenomenon that occurs every time i run first thing in the morning. As soon as i start running my heart rate shoots up to 165 - 19

Returning to Running After a Metatarsal Fracture: A Coach's Perspective

QuestionHow are you?  I am a girls H.S cross country coach in Arizona for one of the top 5 teams in the state.  We have been running this year th

Creatine for Runners: Does it Impact 5k Performance?

QuestionHello, Im a 5k runner for my high school. I have been taking creatine for a week now, and i have a race three days. Does creatine make you run wor

Tennis Endurance Training: How to Run a Mile Without Fatigue

QuestionHello. I am on a tennis team at my school, and our coach drills us by running and stuff. I am good at running back and forth and not getting tired

Weight Gain While Running: Understanding Muscle Gain and Expected Results

QuestionHi! I played soccer in HS but havent ran since then, Im now 22. I just started a running program (a weekly 5k with a club, and 2-3 miles 4 other da

Treadmill Calf Cramps: Causes, Prevention & Relief

QuestionAfer years of being overweight I have recently invested in a treadmill - electric one, I have lost nearly 2 stone and have been running on it every

Persistent Calf Pain While Running: Causes & Solutions

QuestionHeight: 510 Weight: 215lbs Age: 40 Ive been running short distances and slowly building up in preparation for trying to run a mini-marathon.  

Marathon Training Side Cramps: Breathing Techniques & Solutions

QuestionHi John.  Ive begun to train for a marathon in January and am having difficulties with a cramp in my side.  It appears to be associated w