Pre-Race Recovery Tips for Achilles Surgery Recovery

QuestionHi Nick  our son had Achilles surgery 9 months ago. He healed well and has being running working on his time which is not too off from before

Plantar Fasciitis: Understanding Pain, Causes & Treatment

QuestionHello, How are you? Good I hope. I really hope you can help me. I wore those Reebok sneakers with the balls on the heels so you can get skinny, Do

Running & Thyroid Health: Can You Still Run with a Thyroid Condition?

QuestionI have symptoms of low thyroid, but numbers are ok. But Ive been told that I should do no cardio/endurance, especially running because it suppresse

Leg and Foot Pain After Cricket: Causes & Solutions

Questionhello sir i am gursharan singh age 23 years i have very much pain in my both anckles the reason is i started playing cricket again after approx. 4

Lower Back, Hip & Quad Pain After Training Change & Injury

QuestionI am a fit 51 year old male. I had been running 15 miles per week (3x 3 milers and 1x 6 miler) for more than a year feeling great. Pain free. For a

Shin & Knee Pain Resolved, Now Dealing with ITB/TFL Issues - What's Next?

QuestionQUESTION: I wrote to you a few weeks ago about shin and knee pain I was experiencing while running. I believe it was attributed to a pair of shoes

Post-Run Headache & Chest Pain: Dehydration or Something More?

QuestionHi! Yesterday, Friday, in mid-day heat (28 degrees) I ran 10km (for only the second time). I had a headache during my run, but I kept on running a

Half Marathon Training: Addressing Overtraining & Achieving a Sub-1:30 PR

QuestionQUESTION: Hi! Forgive the length of this, but I want to give you as much detail as possible. Ive been struggling a bit with my half marathon train

Ankle Pain After Running: Causes & What to Do

QuestionIm going to college this fall, and Ive done track since junior high.  The past few years, though, Ive only done field events, not much running

Jogging After Knee Injury: Safe Exercise Options & PCL Cyst Concerns

QuestionHi Nick i injured my knee doing sprints about 8 months ago, I stop working out,  i just got an MRI and it came back with a ganglion cyst on my

Walking Knee Pain: Causes, Exercises & Relief - Expert Advice

QuestionSir, I am 37 yrs old.One year back I got right knee pain while jogging.Then I stopped jogging.But still Iam getting pain on walk for few minuts.MRI

Sudden Knee Pain & Clicking: Causes & Recovery

QuestionHi Nick! Approx 5 weeks ago I was walking at work and suddenly it felt like something came out of my inside of my left knee and went back and i co

Restarting Your Running Journey: A Guide to Safe and Effective Training

QuestionHi Nick! I love walking and running. It is one of my favourite activities and it was one I pursued passionately. After I started university and in

Persistent Shin Splints: A Runner's Story & Potential Solutions

QuestionIn early 2009, I began running regularly. I had not previously been a runner but did work out regularly (bike, elliptical etc). Over the next 6 mon

Runner's Knee: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Options

QuestionI started running about 3 years ago and have never had any issues with my knees, i did my first half marathon and at the very end it felt like i ha

Beginner Runner's Journey: 5k Training for Weight Loss & Fitness

QuestionI am a big guy, about 280 lb 61 tall. I have weight trained extensively in the past, but I recently started running to shed some pounds and build a

Persistent Ankle Pain After Sprain: Causes & Relief

QuestionHi, I dont usually run far distances, but I do run a mile or two regularly along with competitive irish dancing.  I sprained my ankle in Febru

Why Are My Legs Sore After Short Walks? - Expert Advice

QuestionDear Nick, I come to you because I am totally perplexed. Im (almost) 40, and have been exercising most of my life.  I play a lot of tennis a

Running for Weight Loss & Lean Legs: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionHow should I run to get skinny thighs without getting big muscles and bulky legs? Should I run fast or slow? Long distances or short? AnswerGreat

Persistent Foot, Knee & Hip Pain: Causes & Relief

QuestionI am an active 49-year-old woman who has been running for over 30 years; recently I have been experiencing pain during the the night and this is af