Knee Pain in Runners: Understanding and Treating Tendonitis

QuestionHi, i am a highschool runner. I log about 30 miles a week and i have this pain in my knee right below the cap. My dads a doctor and he said it was

Light Exercise & Holiday Diet Tips for Heart Health

QuestionPatt, I need a set program to follow for daily light exercise in getting my heart rate up and to diet during the holidays, please help me out. &nbs

Mini Marathon Training Plan for Experienced Runners

QuestionIll try to be as brief as possible.  I am 35 years old and weigh 220 lbs. at 511 tall.  I have been lifting weights for the past 20 years

Foot Pain After Exercise: Causes & Relief

QuestionHi there, how are you?  I hope youre well. I ran a marathon about a year ago and have been running since.  Nothing major, mostly just fo

Returning to Exercise After Illness: A Doctor's Advice

QuestionHi Dr Rampacek, I have been jogging 5km 3x week and skipping 20 mins on alternate days. Ive had a really bad flu and been out of action for a coupl

Understanding and Preventing Muscle Cramps During Running

QuestionI recently ran (and finished!) the Houston Marathon.  During training (i.e. 18 & 21 miles) I had no problem with muscle cramps.  At about

Jogging Before or After Breakfast? What's Best for Your Run

QuestionHi, I would like to try jogging but the only time I can regularly excersize is in the morning. My question is this - should I jog before or after

Life Wisdom & Fitness Advice from a 66-Year-Old

Questiondear patt, you sound like youve discovered much wisdom in your life. would you kindly share your most profound perspectives youve learned in life t

Why Do I Get Sick After Running? Causes & Solutions

QuestionHello, Im a youth and I exercise everyday and that includes walking and running mostly walking though, because when I start doing running for awhi

Why Do My Legs Hurt When I Run? Causes & Solutions

QuestionI start my run w/ a power walk for 5mins. Then start to run/jog. After Ive only gone about 2mins. my calves start to ache so bad I can not even pus

Muscle Building & Sculpting: Workout Advice for Lean Individuals

QuestionHello,  I weigh 69kgs(152.2 lbs) and am 180cm (5.9feets on my calculator -dunno about inches-?) tall, so I have no considerable fat to burn,

Calf and Back Pain When Running: Causes & Solutions

QuestionI used to run but stopped years ago. I have always been overweight and have gained some but am very actve. In the years off I have danced. I just s

Understanding Dysuria: Causes, Symptoms & Relief

QuestionHello My name is Sam.  I would like to start out by saying thank you for taking the time to use your expertise and knowledge to answer peoples

Returning to Running After a Break: A 52-Year-Old's Experience

Question------------------------- Followup To Question - I ran fairly seriously up unitl 6-7 yrs ago.  After not doing much of anything the past se

Why Do Muscles Itch After a Run? Causes & Relief

QuestionI used to run (soccer for 12 years), but it has been 10 years since I ran more than 100yds.   I decided to get back into a daily type of exer

Best Running Surfaces for Beginners: Expert Advice

Question--thank you very much for your response. and yes any form of exercise at any age is always wise. i am a certified fitness instructor as well as a p

Running in Greece in August: Heat-Safe Training Tips

QuestionI am planning to go on holiday to Greece this August for 3 weeks. I want to continue running but I fear it may be too hot. Any tips? AnswerHi Sara

Increasing Running Distance for a 15km Race: A Training Guide

QuestionI have a 15km race coming up on the 16th May 2004 and dont know how to increase my distance running. I currently run 8km, three to four times a wee

Running with Back Pain: A Personal Journey to Recovery

QuestionAfter being tired of being close to 300 ibs I decided last year in July to run -2-3 times a week 20-30 minutes.I started walking at first then ligh

Weight Loss Advice for Young Men: A Guide to Sustainable Results

Questionhi, im a 18 year old boy, im 57 inches tall and i weigh about 150, i am hoping to loose some weight about 15 - 20 pounds  . i am trying to loo