Running Challenges & High School Track: Addressing Physical Limitations

QuestionHey Im going to be a junior in high school this coming year, and ive been dying to joing the winter/sprig track programs for a while. However, Ive

Ankle Pain While Jogging? Causes & Solutions

QuestionI have begun jogging about 6 months ago, I am up to about 2-3 miles mostly every day.  However, my right ankle has been hurting.  I can s

Shin & Calf Pain After Running: Causes & Solutions

QuestionAfter running a few intervals of 400 m around a track, I start to develop shooting pain running down my shins and calves, starting from the knee. I

Recovering from ACL/Meniscus Tear: Getting Back to Jogging After Injury

QuestionJohn, I am 44 years old and used to be pretty athletic.  I like to jog, but 3 yrs ago I tore my ACL and meniscus and had knee surgery.  

Interval Training for Beginners: A Guide for Young Athletes

QuestionHi there Im an 18 year old sportsman and I have been advised to start interval training by my sports coach. However he was not very specific on le

Fueling Your Half Marathon Training: Nutrition & Energy Strategies

QuestionHi John.  Ive been training for a half marathon and have gotten to the 10 point.  Up until now, I pretty much would drink a glass of H2O

Improve Your 5K Time: Training Tips & Strategies

QuestionI have been running in several 5K road runs in my area.  I would like to improve my time.  The last race I ran in 26:14.  I would lo

Running & Knee Pain: Causes, Prevention & Recovery Tips

QuestionI am a former college track runner.  It has been approx. 7 years since I competetively trained in any running.  I began my initial traini

Fueling Sprint Triathlons: Gels & Powders vs. Water

QuestionI participate in Sprint triathlons.  So the distances are approx - 1/2 mile swim, 16 mile bike and 4 mile run.  During this triathlon and

Improve Your 5K Time: A Guide for Recreational Runners

QuestionIm a 43 year old recreational runner, having run off and on for 30 years. I run the occasional 5K, lately running 5k once or twice per week. My enj

Returning to Running After Childbirth: A Personal Journey & Knee Concerns

QuestionI have been an athlete my whole life and I recently had a child who is 8 months I gained a little bit of weight and started working out with a fitn

Burning Feet During Exercise: Causes & Relief for Active Individuals

QuestionIm a 38 year old female and have been physically active all my life: walking, jogging, hiking, skiing, tennis, snowboarding.  My problem is th

Hamstring Numbness During Running: Causes & Concerns

QuestionI am 32 and have been running for about a year now. My weight has gone from 235 down to 215.  Eating correctly helps. Usually I run 3.5 miles

400m Dash Training Program: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionHello, last year, when I was a sophomore, I had to fill in for someone in the 400m Relay. I loved the race even though I was not at all conditioned

Transitioning to Outdoor Running: A Guide for Beginners (50+)

QuestionI AM 53 YEARS OLD AND HAVE BEEN RUNNING ON A TREADMILL FOR SOME TIME, MY AVERAGE IS ABOUT 4 MILES, 3-4 TIMES A WEEK. I WANT TO START RUNNING OUTSID

Menstrual-Like Cramps During Running: Causes & Solutions

QuestionI noticed you answered a similar question, but I too suffer from the same menstrual like debhilitating cramps.  I am 19, 57, and 120 lbs. &nbs

Heel Pain Diagnosis & Treatment: Understanding Pain with Walking & Running

QuestionHI, I have a weird problem with pain in my left heel.  The pain is right on the back / bottom of my heel (if I sit down, streach my leg out w

Inner Calf Pain When Running: Causes, Relief & Recovery

QuestionHi John, I started training for a marathon coming up in nov. About a month ago I stopped running because of an incisive pain in the mid/upper inne

Knee Pain After Intense Training: What to Do?

Questionhi, i am join the British army on the 6th august. i have been doing alot of training and last week i went for a 6 mile run/walk up and down snowdow

Optimizing Your Running & Strength Training: A Personalized Approach

QuestionHello Rick, I am a 19 year old male, about 160 lbs, and a 5 11 frame. I am in decent shape, mostly from football and volleyball in high school. I