Persistent Knee Pain After Running: Causes & Recovery

QuestionI am 26 and I have been running for ten years, about 25-30 miles per week.  Recently, I injured my back and havent run for the last five month

Heartburn During Running: Causes, Prevention & Diet Tips

QuestionHi, my question to you is why do I get heartburn while I am running?  I dont eat or drink anything a full hour before I start my run. It drive

Knee Pain After Running: Causes, Recovery & Prevention

QuestionA week ago, I did an error.  I usually walk for an hour and run for twenty minutes, about 6 MPH, very slow.  However, in the past, wooo,

Calf Pain While Jogging: Causes, Relief & Prevention

QuestionHi, I have been having pain in my calves when I jog, either on a treadmill or outside.  It almost feels like my calves have fallen asleep and

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

QuestionI was wondering if I should be concerned about my knees, (and Im guessing more specifically my knee caps) they seem to get inflammed or swollen and

Calf Pain During & After Running: Causes & Solutions

QuestionI am a 33 year old male who has always been in good shape.  I played high school and some college football and have never had problems with my

Best Energy Drinks for Triathlon: Taste & Performance

QuestionQUESTION: I have joined a triathlon club and am looking for a nutritional energy drink that I can take during the bike and running phase.  I t

Leg Numbness During Hill Running: Causes & Solutions

QuestionI am 52 years old and have been running long distance for nearly a decade now. Lately my legs go numb (no pain nor pins and needles) from the knees

Training Plan for 800m & 400m Races: A Boxer's Guide

QuestionQUESTION: Dear sir I have my school sports day coming up and I have been entered to do the 800m and 400m. Now I recently discovered that I person

Benefits of Hill Running: Boost Speed and Strength

QuestionThere is a steep hill where I live,wooded,with a path in summer. I hear the local soccer and hockey players run to the top. I tried it but at this

Knee Weakness and Numbness During Running: Causes & Solutions

QuestionQUESTION: Hi, I am currently training for the army selection process and when i run on a hard surface (path/concreate) after about 2 mins my knees

Persistent Knee Pain in Taxi Drivers: Causes & Solutions

QuestionHi my dad has been a taxi driver for over 22years. His situation makes no sense. He  told me he woke up one day with his right  knee a li

Elliptical vs. Treadmill for Chondromalacia: Does It Make a Difference?

QuestionI have seen your very helpful and informative answers regarding the topic of chondromalacia patella. I  20 yrs old and 50 115 lbs. I have chon

Stalled Running Progress? Understanding Plateaus and Maintaining Fitness

QuestionHi Rick - I have been running 4 - 5 miles 5 days a week for the past 16 mos. I dont run competitively, just to stay in shape and because its good f

Safe Jogging After 60: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionI always loved to jog but have not done anything except walk for years.  Should I start it up again at age 60?  I am not over weight 58 1

Beginner's Guide to Running: Overcome Hip Pain & Achieve Your Goals

QuestionQUESTION: I am really wanting to begin a running program. I like to run but I am so bad at it and I have hip problems so I never go. I really want

Preventing Leg Cramps and Numbness in Distance Running

QuestionI am a distance runner and lately when I am running my legs go numb on the last 200-300 of a race. What can I do differently to prevent this? Answ

Military Fitness & BMI: Addressing Pre-Enlistment Concerns

QuestionHello Ryan my name is Justin Ive read a few of your posts and you seem to be very knowledgeable.  I am 18 years old, 75.5 inches tall 293 poun

Shin Splints After New Shoes: Overpronation & Gait Analysis

Questioni am a 40 year old male and have run on and off most of my life, usually in the 3-4 mile at a time range. my shoe of choice has been Asics most oft

New Runner's Ankle Pain: Causes & Solutions

QuestionHi, I am relatively a new runner.  I have worked out for the last year 4 days a week but for my cardio I always use to do 30 min on the elli