Half Marathon Training: Assessing Readiness & Distance

QuestionDear Dr. DeHart(or is it Mr.), I am running a half-marathon this Sunday.  Lately, Ive been training a pretty good amount; maybe about 35 miles

Why Are You So Tired When Running at Altitude? - Causes & Solutions

QuestionOK, I have been running for a year and a half.  I started running at sea level and generally did 2-3 miles a day for the first 6 months (6 mph

Running with a Camelbak: Safety & Potential Risks

QuestionQUESTION:    Ive been running with a Camelback lately. I enjoy the peace of mind it gives me.   Is it safe to run while w

Persistent Foot Pain After Sprain: What Could Be Wrong?

QuestionIn early April I was at a jobsite and a 30lb window fell directly on top of my left foot.  I was given an X-ray by my doctor about 4 hours lat

Marathon Injury Recovery & Race Strategy: Running After Hip Flexor Strain

QuestionI am running the Berlin marathon on 30th September. I have picked up a hip flexor injury and I am seeing physio (says no running and given excerise

Inner Ankle Pain After Jogging: Causes & Solutions

QuestionIm 38 and weight 225.  I started jogging about two months ago. I got fitted shoes for my flat feet. I had been running 1.5-2miles 2-3 times a

Ankle Pain After Jogging: Shin Splints or Something Else?

QuestionIm 38 and weight 225.  I started jogging about two months ago. I got fitted shoes for my flat feet. I had been running 1.5-2miles 2-3 times a

Knee Pain vs. SI Joint Pain: Causes & Solutions for Runners

QuestionHi, I am a 34 yr old female runner, \i usually run 6 days a week, 2 weekends ago my long run went a bit longer than planned (18 as opposed to 14 m

Running for Beginners: Tips to Improve Your Cross Country Performance

Questioniam 14 and a freshmen at tulare western in ca ...and i got into a sport called x-country ...how do i get better i dont want to be the slowest one o

Knee Clicking When Walking & Stair Climbing: Causes & Solutions

QuestionHi John About 4 months ago I decided to take up road jogging and get myself fit, I did take it easy but perhaps pushed myself to far to soon, anyh

Ankle and Foot Pain When Exercising: Causes & Relief

QuestionHello. Ive experienced ankle pain down to the foot whenever I jog/run or even walk too much or too fast. Ill feel the pain whenever I start to jog

Shin Splints from Running: Causes, Relief & Recovery

Questionhi, i started running a few weeks ago every day for about a mile and the front of my lower left leg has started hurting. i read somewhere that it i

Lower Leg Pain While Jogging: Causes, Relief & Recovery

Questioni am getting great pain in my lower leg when running in the lower leg just above the ankle in the area of the muscles (extensor digitorum longus )a

Ankle Swelling After Carpentry Work: Potential Causes & What to Do

QuestionMy husband is not a runner, but a carpenter. On his knees running screws into a deck. Directly under the knee cap became swollen with fluid. This w

Average Walking and Cycling Speeds: What's Normal?

QuestionWhat is a normal mans everage walking speed, if he has to travel 5 miles without any hurry ? Also can you tell me a mans average cycling speed if i

Weight Training & Jogging for Weight Loss: Is It Effective?

QuestionQUESTION: i am jogging for 1 hr, and doing weght training for 30 min, for weight loss, should i continue with this , can one run 6 days a week for

Pre-Run Nutrition: Fueling Your Morning Runs for Optimal Performance

QuestionHi John. Im 44 male that has been running every 2nd day for about a year.  Truth be told I really dont enjoy it. I work all day and am a volun

Preventing Running Cramps: A Guide for New Cross Country Runners

QuestionQUESTION: How do you prevent from getting cramps when running because I just started cross country in school. ANSWER: Hi Riley First you must watc

Jogging for Beginners: Addressing Front Leg Pain

QuestionHi John, My name is Sarah and Im 26, (57,173 lbs). I started jogging a few weeks ago, both to lose weight and to just feel healthier in general. I

Recovering from a Metatarsal Fracture: Training Options for Runners

QuestionHi I have just fractured my 3rd Metatarsal Im into a Im mountain race. I am in a boot cast until my next check up in two weeks time. I am due to ru