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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Bigger Leg Muscles and Weight Gain | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: My question is 2-fold....could you please answer an on-going debate I'm having with runner friends? ... A: I would recommend buying a body fat scale. Body weight is notoriously unreliable to assess ... | |
| Bigger Leg Muscles and Weight Gain | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: My question is 2-fold....could you please answer an on-going debate I'm having with runner friends? ... A: Laura, This is a strange phenomenon but I'll try my best here. First off, 80 miles per week is ... | |
| returning to running | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: Prior to becoming pregnant with my son, I was an avid runner and particularly love the half-marathon ... A: Aimee, You can begin running again, no problem. However, I would avoid long or intensive workouts, ... | |
| nausea | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I have been running short distances for the past five years. One to three miles just for regular ... A: It sounds like you're trying to do too much, too soon. If your long run is now 10 miles, I have ... | |
| hip pain | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I'm a 27 year old male, maybe a little bit overweight, but in generally good health. Over the ... A: Guy, Based on your description, it sounds like trochanteric bursitis OR inflammation of the tensor ... | |
| hip pain | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I'm a 27 year old male, maybe a little bit overweight, but in generally good health. Over the ... A: Guy, Can you please describe the exact location of the pain? Directly on the side of the hip, a ... | |
| unilateral iliac crest pain | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: I am a female (50)successful masters runner running distances from 5k to the marathon. I am a ... A: My take on this is a strain of the quadratus lumborum muscle. Most commonly, this injury is the ... | |
| unilateral iliac crest pain | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: I am a female (50)successful masters runner running distances from 5k to the marathon. I am a ... A: Ann, Please do something for me. Go to: http://www.realbodywork.com/learn/hip/psoas.jpg Based on ... | |
| unilateral iliac crest pain | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: I am a female (50)successful masters runner running distances from 5k to the marathon. I am a ... A: Ann, This is tough. I'm guessing you mean the pain is on the side...as there are diffirent ... | |
| Max Heart Rate | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: I have done all the Calculations, I am a 20yr old male who runs at least twice per week, and My main ... A: hey ryan, no worries here. you'll see that there are formulas like 220-age....or 205-1/2 your ... | |
| Side of Foot pain that started a couple days after long run | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: I'm 5'2", about 133 lbs (36 yr old female) and have been following a gradual walk/run plan for the ... A: Erica, I'm still going with peroneal tendonitis. Treat it gently. It is obviously not healed yet. ... | |
| Use of Creatine and jogging | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: I have recently started using Creatine as a supplement but I am noticing that I am getting numb feet ... A: That's an interesting question. There have been no reports of numb feet directly related to ... | |
| Side of Foot pain that started a couple days after long run | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: I'm 5'2", about 133 lbs (36 yr old female) and have been following a gradual walk/run plan for the ... A: Erica, This one is difficult w/o seeing the "exact" spot on your foot. My first thought is ... | |
| posterior shin splints | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: i have been suffering from posterior shin splints recently and i was wondering where to find some ... A: richard, an accurate diagnosis will require some sort of imaging....there are pros and cons to ... | |
| Respectable time for marathon | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: I am planning on running in the Music City Marathon in April of next year. I am in very good ... A: I'll be the first to say that any marathon finish, regardless of time, should be viewed as a great ... | |
| heart concerns | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: I'm 45yrs young, 6'tall and 200lbs. I've recently lost about 20lbs with a cleansing fast. Over the ... A: Alot of questions here. I'll do my best to answer each one. First, the fact that you need to walk ... | |
| breaking a 7 minute mile? | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: I'm Evan and I'm 16. I want to run a mile in under 7 minutes, but I have extreme difficulty doing so ... A: Evan, The best way to ensure that you are running at the ideal pace is to maintain even splits ... | |
| speed v time | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: Which is more effective in burning fat and for cardio and aerobic benefit, just for comparison ... A: yes, a typical workout would be a 10-minute easy jog (warmup), then 20 minutes of hard running ... | |
| numb fingers when running | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: I run 3-4 times a week, between 3-5 miles each time. Recently I've noticed that my pinky and ring ... A: Lacey, Is this condition brought on by cold weather? If yes, then I would consider raynaud's ... | |
| training | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: i am 24 years old and weigh 294 i am trying to achieve a dream that i have had for along time which ... A: Chris, my first recommendation is to lose weight. Generally speaking, for every pound a person ... | |
| Knee pain | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I am an active, healthy 23 year old, but for the past two weeks I have been experiencing consistent ... A: Marc, Based on your description, it sounds like chondromalacia or "runner's knee", which is ... | |
| fibula bruising | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I am a beginner runner...I have been running close to a year and have finally reached the 2 mile ... A: Leyna, This is a tough question and in my opinion requires a visit to a sports-minded PT. Are you ... | |
| shins are killing me | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: here lately while jogging the sides of my shins (the sides facing each leg) have been killing me, ... A: richard, It sounds like you have a type of shin splits known as medial tibial stress syndrome. ... | |
| Knee Pain | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: I've been doing quite a bit of training for an upcoming marathon and ran into a little problem on ... A: Marcus, Sounds like (probably) an acute mild case of patellar tendonitis or (less likely) a very ... | |
| Leg going numb | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: I am a HS CC coach and I have my softball pitcher running for me for conditioning. Last March ... A: Bill, This is a very tough question. Numbness in the quads, calves, shins, and feet is pretty ... | |
| iliac crest pain when running | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: i am a passionate runner who has been running girls XC, indoor track, and outdoor track for the ... A: Alex, I'll need just a bit more information from you. Does it hurt when you lift your knee in the ... | |
| ankle pain | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to start running for fitness. I am having a stabbing ankle pain on the outside of my ... A: Sam, this is a tough one. If your doctor has confirmed that there is no fracture and you have ... | |
| speed v time | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: Which is more effective in burning fat and for cardio and aerobic benefit, just for comparison ... A: Eddie, yes, this sounds fine. Maybe once a week, twice a week max, I would do a 10-min warmup and ... | |
| Sharp pain above my knee | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: I've contracted a weird pain that I have never had before. I first noticed it when i ran a 5k. ... A: I would ice your knee 2-3 times /day. Then, I would self-massage, really get on your knee and ... | |
| Tips for Jogging- Astama patient | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: Very Recently I started jogging in morning times to reduce my belly(35"in size), but Am having ... A: Good morning, which "treatment" do you mean? I assume that you have seen a doctor recently and he ... | |
| The Knee | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: So a little background first though there isn't much to give. I've had no past injuries or ... A: Well, it doesn't seem that anything you're doing, other than maybe running in old shoes, is setting ... | |
| speed v time | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: Which is more effective in burning fat and for cardio and aerobic benefit, just for comparison ... A: Well, that's actually a very complicated question, but I'll do my best. For an average 150 pound ... | |
| Pain in Bone | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: I am Srinivas and my weight is 100 kilos. I started jogging 2 months ago, but i am continuously ... A: Until you are given a green light to begin running again, your alternatives probably boil down to ... | |
| shin splints and running | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to start running again and get back in shape. I put on about 25 pounds and now when I am ... A: the combination of extra weight and a new running regimen is a recipe for tibial stress syndrome. ... | |
| Pain in Bone | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: I am Srinivas and my weight is 100 kilos. I started jogging 2 months ago, but i am continuously ... A: Srinivas, My immediate recommendation is to see a sports medicine physician and ask for an x-ray. ... | |
| ankle pain while running laps and sprints | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: My 15 year old daughter is playing on her high school volleyball team this fall. After running ... A: I will need to know more information to even guess what the issue is. What exact location is the ... | |
| Knee Problems | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: Miller, I am 22 years old and I have been distance running a long time, going all the way back to ... A: Dan, Every year, there are gentlemen over 70 years old that finish the Leadville 100 miler in ... | |
| Knee Burning | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: I am a runner and have started biking for the past few months. I was doing PT for weak quads and ... A: Ashley, I still believe chondromalacia is the culprit as it often presents with only symptoms of ... | |
| Knee Burning | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: I am a runner and have started biking for the past few months. I was doing PT for weak quads and ... A: The first question I would ask is what was your previous knee injury? Also, what is the "popping?" ... | |
| Side of Knee Pain | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: my running partner is experiencing pain in the knee during and then after the run. She said the pain ... A: Knee pain is complex are may be due to a number of reasons. Assuming there was no traumatic injury ... | |
| knee pain | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: I'm a fifteen year old girl and I'm not new to running. I've been running for three years and I've ... A: At this point, you definitely need rest...at least from running. Continuing to run on this will ... | |
| fastest man | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: i was wondering what the average max speed for a human was in mph, as well as the fastest a man has ... A: A 7:30 mile is 8 mph, likely the limit of most nonathletes. A 6:00 mile is 10 mph, likely the limit ... | |
Larry
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
PhD in Physiology and accomplished ultramarathon runner. Can answer any question regarding training, racing, injury prevention/treatment, etc. for beginner to elite runners.
Experience
PhD in Physiology, 20 years of competitive running
Organizations
American College of Sports Medicine
Society of Clinical Research Associates
Publications
1: Miller LE, Wootten DF, Nickols-Richardson SM, Ramp WK, Steele CR, Cotton JR, Carneal JP, Herbert WG. Isokinetic training increases ulnar bending stiffness and bone mineral in young women. Bone. 2007 Oct;41(4):685-9. Epub 2007 Jul 13.
2: Miller LE, Pierson LM, Pierson ME, Kiebzak GM, Ramp WK, Herbert WG, Cook JW. Changes in bone mineral and body composition following coronary artery bypass grafting in men. Am J Cardiol. 2007 Mar 1;99(5):585-7. Epub 2007 Jan 4.
3: Nickols-Richardson SM, Miller LE, Wootten DF, Ramp WK, Herbert WG.
Concentric and eccentric isokinetic resistance training similarly increases muscular strength, fat-free soft tissue mass, and specific bone mineral measurements in young women. Osteoporos Int. 2007 Jun;18(6):789-96. Epub 2007 Jan 31.
4: Miller LE, Pierson LM, Nickols-Richardson SM, Wootten DF, Selmon SE, Ramp WK, Herbert WG. Knee extensor and flexor torque development with concentric and eccentric isokinetic training. Res Q Exerc Sport. 2006 Mar;77(1):58-63.
5: Pierson LM, Miller LE, Pierson ME, Herbert WG, Cook JW. Validity of hand-held dynamometry for strength assessment in cardiac
rehabilitation. J Cardiopulm Rehabil. 2005 Sep-Oct;25(5):266-9.
6: Nickols-Richardson SM, Miller LE, Wootten DF, Beiseigel JM, Zack MK, Ramp WK, Herbert WG. Distal tibia areal bone mineral density: use in detecting low aBMD of the hip in young women. J Clin Densitom. 2005 Spring;8(1):74-9.
7: Pierson LM, Miller LE, Herbert WG. Predicting exercise training outcome from cardiac rehabilitation. J Cardiopulm Rehabil. 2004 Mar-Apr;24(2):113-8; quiz 119-20.
8: Ocel JV, Miller LE, Pierson LM, Wootten DF, Hawkins BJ, Myers J, Herbert WG. Adaptation of pulmonary oxygen consumption slow component following 6 weeks of exercise training above and below the lactate threshold in untrained men. Chest. 2003 Dec;124(6):2377-83.
Education/Credentials
PhD in Physiology
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