Customized Training Plans for Athletes: Hockey-Specific Interval Workouts

Questionim willing to do anything, i jog outside a few days a week with my dog and i also run wind sprints occasionally also I like hiking and things in th

Why Am I Dry Heaving While Running? Causes & Solutions

QuestionI have been running for five months now.  I started in May with a 10 week program that took me from a non-runner to running for 30 minutes. &n

800m Training Plan: Optimize Your Time for Track Season

QuestionDear Mr. DeHart, Im in high school doing cross country and have about 1 more week until the seasons over. After that i want to train for Track seas

Running for Thigh & Butt Development: A Proven Approach

QuestionHi John, Ive been running now for almost two years and have lost 37 lbs.  When I lived in New York City,  I would do a 20 minute run at

Heel Tendon Pain: Recovery, Treatment & Relief - Expert Advice

QuestionI hurt the tendon on the back of my left heel. 8 weeks ago... It is 1/4 better. I have been going to a podiatrist. They do the ultrasound, once did

Understanding and Managing Runner's Knee Pain

QuestionI am an active 23 year old male and I have been experiencing knee pain on the outside portion of my knees. This pain only occurs after about 4 mile

Coaching Tips for Junior High Track: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionI am volunteering to coach my daughters jr. high track team (we will compete in 2 - 3 meets this spring).  I am a recreational runner who has

Understanding and Addressing Lower Buttock Pain After Exercise

QuestionHello John,      I am writing this email with great hope. I am overweight and started to excercise recently. I jog for

Morning Runs for Energy: Beginner's Guide & Thanksgiving Prep

QuestionHey, Ive heard that a lot of people start the day with some exercise (hitting the gym or going for a run or something), and that gives them a bunch

20K Race Time: Is 1:36 Average for an Amateur Runner?

Questionive been running for years now but im not the fastest guy in the world, i have a bigger body type and not at all a runners body.  i just ran 8

Numbness in Lower Leg After Walking: Causes & Relief

QuestionJohn, I walk evey day 25-30 minutes. Recently the front portion of my lower leg (Between knee and ankle) seem to be numb. The numbness comes and go

Optimizing Training for Speed and Power: A Teenager's Guide

Questionim a 14yr old boy who wants to gain power and speed.i purchased the jumpsoles with proprioceptor, reaction ball, hypergravity weightbelt, all speed

Weight Gain While Exercising: Understanding the Paradox

QuestionJohn (If I have asked you this before I apologise.) I recently started lifting weights and running twice a week for 20 minutes.I kept my calories l

Optimizing Running Speed: Heart Rate Zones and Personal Limits

QuestionI am 37, weighing 155 pounds and strive to keep fit in the last 10 years. Every other day, I do aerobics(running on treadmill) and strength traini

Break Free from Your Running Rut: A Personalized Routine

Questionhello, I was thinking about changing up my running routine. I ran track and cross country in high school, but have been a recreational runner for

Leg Bruising After Running: Causes & Potential Solutions

QuestionI am 145 lbs. and currently run approximately 35 minutes 4-5 times a week on the treadmill.  Recently, I have noticed tenderness and slight br

Nausea During Running: Causes, Solutions & When to Worry

QuestionSo you are saying that it it is normal for me to be nauseous after running for just 3/4 of a mile? And working out more regularly will make this go

Lack of Stamina for Running: Causes & Solutions

QuestionHi!  I have a question about stanima.   I seem to have no stanima in running.  I get out of breath very easily and I dont think

Persistent Calf Muscle Twitching: Causes, Concerns & Relief

QuestionHi John I began running almost 6 years ago. I have completed 11 marathons. I have never had a major injury.  About a year ago the calf muscle

Asthma and Exercise: Can You Still Run?

QuestionI am a huge runner. It is my life. I am all in to the atletic life with other sports also. I am not happy unless I can get my running, swimming, or