Running and Knee Health for Beginners: A Guide for Young Adults

QuestionHi. Im pretty young (19) and generally healthy but out of shape. Ive been looking into running as a way to get healthier, start a good exercise hab

Running Injury Concerns: A 32-Year-Old's Experience & Advice

QuestionThanks for responding. Im 32, have a desk job and have not exercised regularly in a few years. Im 52, 185. Running to lose weight, but more for men

Runner's Knee & Hip Pain: Causes, Solutions & Prevention

QuestionI am a fairly new runner, and have been training for a half marathon.  I am experiencing some problems with me knees and hips.  After abo

HS Cross Country Base Training: Optimizing Mileage & Performance

QuestionThank You Sir, yeah, more info could help, I just clicked followup, guess it will work.. As said I have ran 100 miles/week, actually for 2 weeks n

Why Do My Legs Ache When Running? Causes & Solutions

QuestionI used to run alot a few years ago, and have recently started again to try to lose some weight.  The first two weeks were great, but now I hav

Weight Loss & Running for Beginners: A Personalized Guide

QuestionHello sir, I read your profile and it seemed really interesting. You seem like a very respected man. I am 19 years old, and never really had a fa

Persistent Foot Pain During Running: Causes & Relief

QuestionJohn, over the past 4 yrs the muscle/ligament that runs down the right side of my right foot has been giving me problems.  I havent seen a do

Achilles Tendon Pain Relief for Runners: Advice for Persistent Pain

QuestionI am a 75 year old runner who normally runs three miles four or five days a week.  Last Saturday I developed a pain in the achilles tendon in

Recovering from a Metatarsal Stress Fracture: A Safe Return to Running

QuestionI am 3 1/2 weeks out from a 2nd metarsal stress fracture.  I was running between 40-45 miles per week prior to injury.  3 weeks prior I

Shortness of Breath After Intense Workouts: What Could It Be?

QuestionFor the past month I have attended a great boot camp style workout 3x a week.  My problem is I dont seem to catch my breath easily.  For

Relief for Lower Back Pain During Exercise: Causes & Solutions

QuestionWhat could be the reason that my lower back hurts when jogging or walking long distances?  Thanks. AnswerHi Allie More than likly you need to

Maintaining Consistent Cardio: Jogging/Walking Program & Progress

QuestionIve been jogging/walking for 4 miles in increments for the past 2 1/2 mo.  I jog for 10min and walk for 5min.  I do cardio 6 days/wk. &nb

Calf Recovery: Support or Continue Current Treatment?

QuestionHi John, Me again! Calf seems to be making a steady recovery. Still get the odd pain though. I havnt been running since the 19th of last month. So

Calf Pain & Toe Numbness During Running: Seeking Advice

QuestionHello, I am 21 yrs old, 59, 169 lbs. I am currently in the Army stationed in Korea until Dec. We usually run for PT about 3 times a week, ranging f

Jogging with Exercise-Induced Asthma: A Training Guide for 3 Miles

QuestionI have exercise induced asthma and would love to be able to jog short distances outdoors.  I do take my inhaler around 15 minutes prior to sta

Understanding Muscle Tightness: Causes, Risks & Solutions

QuestionHi John, Thanks for the quick reply.  I am 27 years old, never have had kids.  I am 1.72 meters tall and 171 kilos.  I have been wo

Calf Burning During Jogging: Causes, Relief & Prevention

QuestionHi John, I am a 36 YO Male 58 225lbs and very solid. I have extremely large leg muscles, especially my calves. After 12 months of testing, I was f

Elliptical Training for Runner's Knee: A Detailed Explanation

QuestionI read your answer to Jackie (from 6/20/06) and was wondering if you could say some more about why you advised no elliptical.  I have been hav

Managing Nausea During Long-Distance Runs: A Runner's Experience

QuestionThanks for the advice.  I definitly thought that I would have to test other strategies during long runs but felt that assistance from somethin

Starting a Half Marathon Training Plan: A 17-Year-Old's Journey

QuestionHi Im Eden and Im 17. This morning I went to volunteer at a 5k, and I LOVED the spirit and attitudes of everyone there. Theyre all so healthy and i