| Subject | Date Asked |
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| shoes | 11/21/2009 |
Q: what is the difference between walking shoes and jogging shoes? I've been walking for a couple of ...
A: Buy a running shoe.They are designed a little different and you should be able to find a good pair ...
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| Popping/ CLicking Left knee | 11/20/2009 |
Q: I am a 29 year old male that is 5'7" in height and currently @ 148lbs. I have been fairly athletic ...
A: You have the early stages of chondromalacia,but don't freak out you will be fine with a lot of ...
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| heart rate and running | 11/19/2009 |
Q: I'm 44 YO and have been running for about eight months now. I've done 2 half ironmans, 2-21k, 1-42k. ...
A: Since your quite new to running your cardiovascular system and arterial network and muscular ...
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| Aerobics | 11/17/2009 |
Q: John I am 50, and a commercial traveller. When I am at home I lift weights and run, either outside ...
A: I can't think of anything other than the usual that your already doing except maybe running in ...
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| sore feet | 11/15/2009 |
Q: I am 48 years of age and still play football for at least an hour a week sometimes twice a week i ...
A: There comes time in all athletes sport and program where the bodies muscular skeleton system with ...
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| post half marathon training | 11/14/2009 |
Q: I just completed a half marathon last weekend and am already signed up for a full marathon the third ...
A: I would give your self another 3 weeks so your body is fully recovered before you start the longer ...
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| cramps | 11/13/2009 |
Q: Okay so for the past 5 months when I go for long hard runs after about a mile I get extremely ...
A: If it is not directly related to your ovaries which it could be..just google ovaries pain for some ...
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| Inside Knee Pain | 11/12/2009 |
Q: following a recent sprint-training session, I have developed a (sharp) but bruised/aching pain on ...
A: First when you say sprint training,do you mean intervals on a 400 meter track?If yes i would ...
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| Inside Knee Pain | 11/10/2009 |
Q: following a recent sprint-training session, I have developed a (sharp) but bruised/aching pain on ...
A: It is very hard to pin point your situation,because there is many ligaments and tendons in and ...
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| uphill running | 11/9/2009 |
Q: Some doctor said that uphill running very often is not good because it will buildup muscles around ...
A: Never heard anything like that.Distance runners world wide are running hills as part of there ...
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| Runners Knee | 11/8/2009 |
Q: I have been having knee pain for several months now. I went to the dr. over 2 months ago, he said it ...
A: First mary i totally understand how you feel because that was the way i felt 30 years ago and just 8 ...
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| Pain in lower front shin area | 11/6/2009 |
Q: I ran a half marathon last weekend and experienced cramps in lower legs in the 12.5 point. After ...
A: I don't know what or where 12.5 means or is,so i can't help you on that point,but after the race ...
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| running in cooler temperature | 11/5/2009 |
Q: Hey John, I enjoy running and would like to continue running even in cooler/cold temperatures. I ...
A: The answer is for all questions is NO...Let me explain.I have been running for 32 years 7 days a ...
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| Overweight beginner runner | 11/4/2009 |
Q: I'm a 37 year old woman, about 60 lbs. overweight. I'm not a fan of exercise - I realize the ...
A: Yes the seat height does make a difference.The work and how you feel is being done with the ...
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| Knee hurts after jogging | 11/3/2009 |
Q: I am 50 pounds overweight and know that i really need to increase my activity to lose weight.My ...
A: Keep using the bike to correct the tracking and alignment problem your experiencing and have and ...
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| Running, over-pronation, leg pain and trainers | 11/1/2009 |
Q: My partner took up running about 6 months ago. A few weeks after he started he visited to the doctor ...
A: A..No no no B..Yes...But i would really have to talk to you to explain the situation and couldn't do ...
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| Chondromalacia | 10/31/2009 |
Q: I am 30 years old. I have had knee pain since 10 years. I consulted an orthopaedic specialist who ...
A: The absolutely one thing you have to understand and believe in order to correct your situation is a ...
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| calories vs metabolism | 10/30/2009 |
Q: I'm usually on the treadmill at 3.8mpr and at an 18% raise. lately I have been Running every 2-3 ...
A: When your short on time,increasing the intensity produces a high calorie reduction.When you have ...
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| Post-running Knee Pain | 10/28/2009 |
Q: I have been a recreational runner for the past 10 years. It's a hobby and doubles as my ...
A: First to answer your direct question she is close on the femoral syndrome and tendonitis but that is ...
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| Knee inury | 10/26/2009 |
Q: I am a recreational trail runner. I love to run downhill and jump over obstacles etc. I have never ...
A: Can't possibly tell you what you injured specifically since you damaged a number of supporting ...
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| Beginning Runner. | 10/25/2009 |
Q: I used to be a athlete in high school but have had 3 ankle surgeries since then. I am wanting to get ...
A: The only program i would recommend is the one i offer which i do over the phone and email.There are ...
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| post running coldness | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I'm 63, male, and have been an avid runner for over 14 years....15 marathons and run about 40 miles ...
A: First congratulation on your fitness level.Keep up the great work and keep training properly for the ...
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| Pain behind the knee | 10/21/2009 |
Q: Greetings, I am a 38 year old guy and have run for 23 years usually once a week along with various ...
A: It appears to me based on your description that it could be a strained plantaris or slight pull.The ...
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| Chondromalacia patella | 10/20/2009 |
Q: I saw on this site that you have suffered from chondromalacia patella and have managed to fix it! I ...
A: Yes it is true i did have the problem years ago and had to rehab it my self cause i could not find a ...
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| running | 10/19/2009 |
Q: I'v been running 6 days a week for almost a year my question is 2 days ago i did a 10.5 mile run for ...
A: That tells me you are in great shape,because if you hadn't put in that kind of consistent work ethic ...
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| Pain in quadriceps | 10/18/2009 |
Q: I've been running for almost 2 ½ years now. I joined my cross country team at school this year. Only ...
A: With out knowing the pin point location it is hard which part of the quad your having problems ...
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| Pain in legs | 10/16/2009 |
Q: I have been running since July of 2008 and I ran many 5ks, 10ks and one half Marathon(May 2009). ...
A: It appears to be based on your description patellar tendonitis if it is just about 1 inch below ...
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| running | 10/15/2009 |
Q: I'm 19 about 5'10 and about 190lbs but not fat i have been running on the treadmill for a couple of ...
A: Probably nothing serious but without knowing what pace or incline or duration i would just back off ...
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| pain during running! | 10/14/2009 |
Q: Ive recently taken up running after a long time with no real exercise. I know my body will be in ...
A: What is going on is pretty much normal start up situations.There is nothing serious about what is ...
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| persistent knee pain stopped me cold | 10/13/2009 |
Q: During a run of 3mi in ~30min i developed left knee pain after 2mi. I finished 3mi, walked another ...
A: Your description is pretty intense,but very hard to figure out.I would need to ask you a lot a ...
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| Muscle cramps early in marathon | 10/12/2009 |
Q: I am 29 and recently finished my first marathon in Baltimore. I felt that I was well trained. I had ...
A: Considering your position as a Medical Doctor and the need to get a very in depth history of a ...
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| Foot pain | 10/11/2009 |
Q: I am a keen hill runner but recently have had a pain in the sole of my foot, just underneath my ...
A: You have all the symptoms of a neuroma which is not serious and the most common cause from runners ...
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| weightloss | 10/10/2009 |
Q: I also have varicose veins. I am wondering what you would suggest in terms of an exercise schedule. ...
A: It wouldn't be dangerous as long as you don't rush it and just work into it gradually.I would start ...
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| pain on the right knee | 10/9/2009 |
Q: hey i was trying to figure this out. i use to love to run until i began feeling a pain on the right ...
A: It could be just an alignment and tracking problem,or possible it band problem but with out a more ...
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| Too heavy to play? | 10/8/2009 |
Q: My husband did not play organised soccer as a kid but he can kick a ball and dribble,etc. He has ...
A: First i would say i think he needs to lose about 601bs.Next his diet of all that meat fat etc,i like ...
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| Too heavy to play? | 10/6/2009 |
Q: My husband did not play organised soccer as a kid but he can kick a ball and dribble,etc. He has ...
A: You are 100 percent correct and with that extra weight and the stress on ...
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| Overweight beginner runner | 10/5/2009 |
Q: I'm a 37 year old woman, about 60 lbs. overweight. I'm not a fan of exercise - I realize the ...
A: Based on what your telling me about your knee you probably have some tracking and alignment ...
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| Breathing through nose or mouth while jogging | 10/4/2009 |
Q: I jog or do fast-walking everyday. Should I breathe through my nose or mouth (or both) when I am ...
A: Don't get caught up in any breathing nose or mouth science etc.Just breath and enjoy your run or ...
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| popping knee | 10/3/2009 |
Q: I just recently started jogging as I have always been walking, i recently developed this popping ...
A: You should take care of your knee or it will progress over time,but not a permanent problem as long ...
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| calf pain | 10/2/2009 |
Q: I have had calf pain in my left leg running on and off for a year now. I also have pain under my ...
A: Everything in the body is connected in some way and when your injured in one area the body starts ...
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| hip pain | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I'm 23 and just completed my first half marathon 2 weeks ago. I felt fine during the race, until the ...
A: Nothing goes away on its own.With out knowing your bio and training program the situation you ...
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| Questions on various running ailments - a mix | 9/29/2009 |
Q: Let me up front apologize for the length of the following e-mail. I did not want to include quite ...
A: Never a need to apologize.Without good detailed info i can't provide the kind of information someone ...
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| age over 50 jogging | 9/27/2009 |
Q: I am 56 years old , 200 lbs and 6'1" and an x smoker of a 4 months I would like to know how to begin ...
A: First is to properly answer your question at your age i need more information on past history of ...
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| Thighs | 9/23/2009 |
Q: i am of really slim stature but my thighs are always a bit bigger than i like as i have to buy size ...
A: First is we all are genetically gifted,but that is only about 35 percent.The key to refined sexy ...
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| sore knees | 9/20/2009 |
Q: We spoke in May and I've been doing the biking off and on especially since I've been traveling a lot ...
A: Nice to hear from you and glad things are working well for you.Sore knees after biking can be some ...
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| Running and headaches | 9/17/2009 |
Q: Last year I began running 3 -4 miles on a treadmill, 4 days a week. After 6 months, I entered a ...
A: First don't eat anything before the race and make sure your well hydrated long before you start the ...
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| Running & proper recovery | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I have been running for a few years now. I just joined a cross country team, and I really want to ...
A: First of all i have to tell you that with only 6 weeks to go you won't be able to make a major drop ...
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| Running & proper recovery | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I have been running for a few years now. I just joined a cross country team, and I really want to ...
A: The best thing i'm hearing from you is your very motivated to really make it happen and willing to ...
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| Increase my daily run habits | 9/13/2009 |
Q: I'm in grade 11 I run at the lake almost everyday for 30-45mins, During the summer I usually go ...
A: Just work into it gradually or instead of running just go for a walk till your knees heals up.Some ...
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| Increase my daily run habits | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I'm in grade 11 I run at the lake almost everyday for 30-45mins, During the summer I usually go ...
A: I would forget sit ups,,squats,push ups,leg raises.You only have so much time and running gives you ...
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| Knee Pain and numbness in foot | 9/9/2009 |
Q: First off, thank you for all the great information you post. I am a 35 yo woman, and had been ...
A: One of the most common reason for most injuries is including what your experiencing such as numbness ...
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| Ankle/Foot Soreness and Pain | 9/6/2009 |
Q: I haven't been running much for years as my ankles do not allow me to. Whenever I start ...
A: Based on all the info you gave me i would say with all the different activities that your trying to ...
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| Running | 9/4/2009 |
Q: Hey I'm 13 and I want to loose fat. So in the future I can see a 6 pack. How far should I run at a ...
A: I'm very impressed with you and how you really responded to the challenge.This tells me you have ...
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| Running | 9/3/2009 |
Q: Hey I'm 13 and I want to loose fat. So in the future I can see a 6 pack. How far should I run at a ...
A: To answer your question and give you what is needed to make it happen which is a 6 pack.The first ...
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| Ankle/Foot Soreness and Pain | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I haven't been running much for years as my ankles do not allow me to. Whenever I start ...
A: The first thing i need to answer your question properly is a complete BIO age,height weight etc. on ...
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| jogging | 8/30/2009 |
Q: i can describe myself as an average person who works out regularly at the gym although i consider ...
A: So nice to hear from you and will try to guide you with your quest.Abhinav running is a form of ...
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| Getting in shape but heavy legs | 8/28/2009 |
Q: I have been starting to increase my miles each week, do a track workout, fartlek with some long runs ...
A: Yes,very your workouts with fartlek with various changes of pace such a 2 min fast 1 min easy...5 ...
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| Sweating | 8/27/2009 |
Q: Hey, why don't I sweat much? Today me and my friend jogged a mile. Same speed, same distance, and ...
A: I would really need more info on both of your fitness levels and present and past program to ...
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| Half-marathon training | 8/26/2009 |
Q: I am a 50-year-old female (5'3 / 128 pounds)who just signed up for a half-marathon for the end of ...
A: I would add some stationary bike workouts in addition to what your doing focusing on long rides a ...
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| tightness in the back of knee | 8/25/2009 |
Q: I am a basketball referee. As I was refereeing somes games a month ago, the back of my knee starting ...
A: I think the culprit could be the plantaris muscle,but there are many more tendons and muscles in ...
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| Ankle pain while running | 8/24/2009 |
Q: I'm training for my first marathon, and am 7 weeks out. I'm starting to get sharp pain in my ankle ...
A: First do not take anti-inflams they are not going to fix your ankle and will give you a false sense ...
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| Help with running knee problem for newbie | 8/23/2009 |
Q: I recently took up running 10 months after my last baby. The problem is I think I've jumped into it ...
A: You have a slight case of chondromalacia.Her advice is also lunacy.The best tool is to start ...
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| Possible groin strain | 8/22/2009 |
Q: My daughter went to a cross country camp and fell over a tree branch. She was complaining that her ...
A: Yes she has strained her groin.The adductors are a large group of muscles that pull the leg and ...
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| burning in legs | 8/20/2009 |
Q: i am having problems when i run. the area right above my ankle bones. lower outer side of shins ...
A: It appears to be shin splints.The best thing is to ice it as often as you cam and start taking 500 ...
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| Running Knee pain | 8/19/2009 |
Q: I was running in May and started feeling a pain in my knees. I didn't think much of it and kept on. ...
A: I would say you do have a slight case of chondromalacia and the best tool for this is a stationary ...
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| Weight Gain and Marathon Training | 8/18/2009 |
Q: I am in my 4th week of training for my first marathon. My goal is to finish around 3:20--3:30. I ...
A: First you are not getting fat and yes when you are weighting yourself depending on when, water ...
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| Knee Pain from jogging | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I play indoor and outdoor soccer (playing the entire game) and do cardio on various running machines ...
A: You have a little tendonitis and pain going up and down stairs says to me a little chondromalacia.I ...
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| Plantar Fasciitis | 8/16/2009 |
Q: .. I went to the doctor and he says I have plantar fasciitis in both feet and I'm supposed to be ...
A: Plantar fasciitis is a very serious injury.From what you say and the pain your feeling i would not ...
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| Abdominal and Hip Pain During Running | 8/15/2009 |
Q: I have two small questions: I'm a girl nearing 20 and I've been running long distances since I was ...
A: First Question..Over time we can develop many over use symptoms along with tracking and alignment ...
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| plantar fasciitis | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I have pain in one spot on my left arch. My physio has identified it as a mild case of plantar ...
A: I would definitely not take a shot.This can be a very serious injury if you don't take it serious ...
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| Aching legs | 8/12/2009 |
Q: Recently, my legs start to ache almost immediately after I start running. It doesn't matter if I run ...
A: It appears to me that your body(quads)etc is not recovering from the schedule of your workouts and ...
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| Knee pain | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I need little help, like 2 weeks ago i start feeling pain Right under an Inch of my right leg knee ...
A: You have a slight case of developing called chondromalacia.The best thing to take care of this is a ...
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| Aching legs | 8/10/2009 |
Q: Recently, my legs start to ache almost immediately after I start running. It doesn't matter if I run ...
A: I would think your legs would tolerate the training,but i would really need more info on your height ...
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| Running Knee pain | 8/9/2009 |
Q: I was running in May and started feeling a pain in my knees. I didn't think much of it and kept on. ...
A: Many things can cause knee pain but the most common is chondromalacia and the main point of ...
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| Upper abdominal pain while running | 8/7/2009 |
Q: Good Morning! I have things that I need help with... The first is that while I am running, about a ...
A: so great to hear from you both and i will work hard to resolve your situations You have two real ...
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| outer calf muscles hurt whilst running? | 8/4/2009 |
Q: i have just started runninng again after a 2 year absence(long story) and after just 4-5 weeks ...
A: This is just part of the start up phase and paying the price of a long lay off and in time will ...
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| Can't pinpoint knee/ankle pain | 8/2/2009 |
Q: I've browsed the questions already on your profile for knee and ankle pain. I wasn't able to find a ...
A: That doesn't surprise me about your experience with the doctor at cleveland clinic.It appears to me ...
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| nausia | 7/31/2009 |
Q: latley when i run i feel sick with big stomach cramps and diarria,i have somefing that feels like ...
A: I think your diet looks good,but i don't no what is in the build me up milkshake or readybreak ...
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| nausia | 7/30/2009 |
Q: latley when i run i feel sick with big stomach cramps and diarria,i have somefing that feels like ...
A: Your situation is totally about your diet.To answer your question properly i need more info on the ...
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| is it all in my head? | 7/29/2009 |
Q: im an intermediate student in NZ, i dont go to a club, but i run everyday before school. there are ...
A: Your not wasting my time and it is not a mental problem.There is all levels of of asthmatics and ...
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| electrolytes | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I am looking for some advice to help me out. I'm 16 Male and a distance runner. I've always been ...
A: There is no single answer to your situation,but your diet will play a big role in the situation and ...
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| weight loss | 7/26/2009 |
Q: .well my problem is i am dieting from 1 month but i am not loosing much weight recently i came to ...
A: You are not eating a well balanced meal and your eating to much fruit.You need a good breakfast and ...
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| Running Split Times | 7/24/2009 |
Q: This may seem like a dumb ques. but how do I figure my mile pace? Example: 6.2 (measured miles)in ...
A: Here is chart for you. All the best John ...
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| The Mile | 7/23/2009 |
Q: Yes, I know, I am the ultimate pansy with all things sports-related. This is increased because I ...
A: VERY SIMPLE, Jenn live your life and your dreams on your terms and don't worry about what others ...
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| knee pain while running | 7/22/2009 |
Q: i have been having some knee pain in my right knee lately while im running. since late may ive been ...
A: You have the first sign of chondromalacia which generally in most cases is a tracking and alignment ...
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| High School Running | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I am going into my senior year of High School, I am extremely competitive and driven in varsity ...
A: I always feel anything is possible if some one is willing to work hard and stay focused on a ...
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| Lower leg pain | 7/19/2009 |
Q: I have been jogging for a few years off and on. I worked my way up to comfortably running 7-9 miles ...
A: Is there any chance we could cover this over the phone so i could ask a lot more questions to zero ...
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| Lower leg pain | 7/18/2009 |
Q: After 6 months ago I went for a run in casual shoes, not suitable for running, and have been getting ...
A: Shins splints go away in time and they are just weak muscles which will adapt over time.Just keep ...
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| running | 7/17/2009 |
Q: ..im a 150 lbs 18 year old and I started using the treadmill about two three weeks ago and im ...
A: The Blisters could be because of your shoes are to tight in the toe box.The pain in your knees could ...
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| Inner Thigh Pain | 7/16/2009 |
Q: I am 32 years old and at 25 BMI for my height. I started running for the first time back in the ...
A: There is no question that the shoes were very much part of the problem and the store clerk messed up ...
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| running and getting sick | 7/15/2009 |
Q: my son Alex runs track and cross country for LaSalle high school. his best 5k as a sophmore was ...
A: Would it be possible to discuss this over the phone in order to get more detail and will give me the ...
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| HIP PAIN & JOGGING QUESTIONS | 7/14/2009 |
Q: I am new to this whole jogging business.I started working out on the elliptical 4 months ago for ...
A: It doesn't sound anything serious.Training and working out especially when your new to it is all ...
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| firm butt | 7/13/2009 |
Q: Will jogging make my butt firmer?? Will it make my thighs firmer??
A: It is the best to make it happen and contour it Shannon and best part is if you keep it up which ...
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| nausea and running | 7/12/2009 |
Q: I've been running for several years & completed 3 marathons. The past several weeks I've been ...
A: I really don't think you have a sugar problem and your work ethic even pushing a little harder with ...
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| Flat feet | 7/10/2009 |
Q: I recently started jogging. I have very flat feet and was just wearing a cheaper running shoe that ...
A: You should of kept what you had,as a new runner your muscular skeleton would probably of adapted ...
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| Running pains | 7/10/2009 |
Q: John, I just took up running again, I was never a distance runner - two miles at most even as an in ...
A: First don't take any meds they just mask your problem your trying to fix and it is your bodies way ...
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| Tingling on my kneecap during run + tenderness after. | 7/7/2009 |
Q: When I go for a run I get this tingling in my knee, located at the upper part of my kneecap. It only ...
A: You have an alignment and tracking situation which is probably based on your ifo the start of ...
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| sore knees and IT Band injury | 7/5/2009 |
Q: I am 40 years old and have been running off and on for about 5 years, but more seriously in the last ...
A: I think you have a case of chondromalacia based on some of the things your mentioning but would need ...
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| Foot pain during runs | 7/4/2009 |
Q: Anywhere between 5 and 10km into a run I develop a pain on the top outside part of my foot. I have ...
A: It seems to me it could be your shoes are to tight and there is not enough room for your foot to ...
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| Heal Pain won't go away | 7/3/2009 |
Q: I'm afraid I might have a case of plantar fasciitis - heel pain in the morning and after sitting. ...
A: The one thing your doing running stairs is is not a good thing to do.Biking and swimming are great ...
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| 100m dash after achilles reconstruction surgery | 7/2/2009 |
Q: I have to be able to provide a time of at least 1st by end of October 09, so I can qualify for a ...
A: The only thing i recommend is you just have to gradually work your way back.I think good long walks ...
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| 1.5 mile beep test | 7/1/2009 |
Q: I'm 31 years old male. Weight 141pounds. Height 5'8". Thin built. I smoked cigarettes for about 13 ...
A: Don't worry your health will come back with some good focused training and great nutrition.I to was ...
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| Running Faster | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I'm 41, 5'10", 180lbs and have been running for the past 1 1/2 years. Basically I've been running ...
A: I would start with 4 and then you can evaluate when you think you can add more.The pace should be ...
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| vomitting after running | 6/28/2009 |
Q: Having received no answer to my question now or in the past having never visited this web site ...
A: There can be any number of things that can cause it,.Diet before and contents of meal would ...
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| running - ankle injury | 6/26/2009 |
Q: I am a beginning runner (since Feb) doing interval training (currently at run 4 minutes, brisk walk ...
A: It appears you have some weakest on that side of your body and the alignment and tracking seems to ...
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| Running Faster | 6/24/2009 |
Q: I'm 41, 5'10", 180lbs and have been running for the past 1 1/2 years. Basically I've been running ...
A: First you need to do 2 interval workouts a week such as 8 to 10x400's with 2 min rest recovery.Next ...
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| Stomach Pains after run | 6/23/2009 |
Q: I am 25 and I am in pretty good shape. I enjoy exercising in general (I do a lot of biking & ...
A: It appears to me it was the food you ate so close to to the start.When you race you want to allow ...
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| Couch to 5k program | 6/22/2009 |
Q: I'm a 34 year old female. After having two kids I decided to take up jogging/running. I really ...
A: I'm very sure based on your description you have a case of chondromalacia.I have copied some case ...
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| running | 6/21/2009 |
Q: I was wondering, I sometimes run on a treadmill and the lower part of my shin hurts. I am 16 years ...
A: Shin splints is just a weakness of the muscle and over time with consistent workouts will get ...
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| Knee Pain | 6/19/2009 |
Q: Here is my problem. When I was about 18 years old, I had a sudden knee pain in both knees to the ...
A: You have a case of chondromalacia and can be corrected with a consistent workout schedule of 40 ...
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| new to running.. | 6/18/2009 |
Q: I am trying to increase my fitness & lose weight etc etc by riding 3 times a week (not in the gym), ...
A: It is not a about what makes you feel comfortable and your needs,but it is changing what works and ...
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| new to running.. | 6/17/2009 |
Q: I am trying to increase my fitness & lose weight etc etc by riding 3 times a week (not in the gym), ...
A: If you want to lose weight and increase your fitness it is very simple,you just have to burn off ...
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| I can't believe my knee starts hurting NOW | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I just became a dedicated jogger, and its brought so much to my life that I never want to quit (it ...
A: Congratulation on your new life.You sound just like me 30 years ago starting out just like what your ...
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| Knee Pain from Running | 6/13/2009 |
Q: I run about 4 miles 2-3 times a week but when I miss a week or two and resume my running I ...
A: Most problems with the knee are directly related to tracking and alignment which leads to ...
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| runner's knee recovery program | 6/12/2009 |
Q: I have been trying to recover from runner's knee and saw that you had a program, but couldn't find ...
A: No recumbent.You should ride stationary bike at medium tension 90 rpm high rev's increasing tension ...
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| runner's knee recovery program | 6/11/2009 |
Q: I have been trying to recover from runner's knee and saw that you had a program, but couldn't find ...
A: After looking this over if you have any questions just get in touch.I can tell you that if you have ...
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| Follow-up : Runners Knee details | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I am 25 year old female, and I have been running for about a year. I usually run 10-15 miles per ...
A: First thing you want to do is stop running right a way because you are just going to do further ...
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| Running shoes/trainers | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I am 25 year old female, and I have been running for about a year. I usually run 10-15 miles per ...
A: The only shoe you need to run in is the one that you feel comfortable with and works for you.The ...
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| Anterior iliac crest pain | 6/7/2009 |
Q: I am a 40 year old life long runner and have had about 3 months of right anterior iliac crest pain ...
A: It is very hard to pin point the situation,but what causes most problems and injuries over time is ...
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| vomitting after running always | 6/6/2009 |
Q: after every training session,I vomit quite excessively for 10-15 minutes, mainly liquid, but there ...
A: I don't know what your eating but eating certain foods can really mess you up like meat products and ...
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| jogging at an old age. | 6/3/2009 |
Q: I'm 72 & walk an hour a day. Will jogging benefit me further & is it advisable to do short joggings ...
A: First i love the photo.Have never had some one send a photo....THANKS SO MUCH...Great seeing who i'm ...
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| Knee Pain | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I was a regular jogger averaging about 12 miles per week when my knee pain started. It is in both ...
A: If you have a lot of patience and consistently work the rehab you will be fine in time.Everybody ...
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| Running? | 5/31/2009 |
Q: What does running do? Does it make you become skinnier? Im wondering becuase this summer I'm on a ...
A: A six pack will become very visual when you reduce your body fat assuming you do the necessary work ...
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| Sore ankles, knees and lower back | 5/29/2009 |
Q: I am 35 years old and weigh 70kg. I am 12% body fat. I have been weightlifting(natural no steroids) ...
A: It appears that you have stayed in pretty good shape over the years with a good variety of ...
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| Running times | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I often read about people waking up at 4:30 AM just to go for a run. I know this may be due to the ...
A: There is no ideal time to go for a run to improve your health,just when it is convenient and you ...
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| knee pain | 5/27/2009 |
Q: I am a beginning runner and am experiencing significant knee pain. I have been training for my first ...
A: First congratulations on your desire to go for it and get back in shape.Just be patient and ...
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| Knee problem | 5/25/2009 |
Q: I’m a 63 yr old runner and 1 month ago my right knee seemed to “pop out” (dislocate ?) when I was ...
A: I'm really glad it is working out for you.You can start increasing the intensity but no standing up ...
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| Lower my 5k time by 2mins | 5/24/2009 |
Q: I went to state with my team last year and peaked at a 19:03 at regionals. I was wondering if it is ...
A: First i would skip the weights and go right with building a really powerful foundation since you ...
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| Long jogs | 5/23/2009 |
Q: After a lot of experimenting on different exercise for weight loss and stress relief,including ...
A: I know what your trying to say and i understand your situation with your schedule.Benefits carry ...
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| Recovering from chrondomalacia | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I was recently diagnosed (by an orthopedist) with chrondomalacia. I'm 32 and have been a steady ...
A: First is there any chance that we can discuss this over the phone,since the info that can resolve ...
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| Sharp stabbing pain in mid calf muscle. | 5/20/2009 |
Q: After reading some of your excellent advice re sport related injuries to other athletes and sport ...
A: When you ride the bike just use a medium tension.This is just to get the blood flow going to your ...
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| Sharp stabbing pain in mid calf muscle. | 5/19/2009 |
Q: After reading some of your excellent advice re sport related injuries to other athletes and sport ...
A: If i was your coach i would tell you no competition june 1st.You have many more races to run,but you ...
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| runnin' | 5/18/2009 |
Q: I'm going to be a senior in high school and I've been a girls varsity cross country runner for two ...
A: All your strength endurance and speed comes from building a really great foundation first which ...
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| Pulled Adominals or Psoas? | 5/17/2009 |
Q: I have been having pain in my lower abdominal/hip area for a couple weeks. At first, I thought maybe ...
A: Based on your description i would definitely say abs.The sneeze is very telling.I would rule out ...
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| running | 5/16/2009 |
Q: I am 12 years old and a boy. I ran the 200 meter in 43.31 seconds. Is that good? I also ran the ...
A: Those times are respectable,but your best times if you still enjoy it are 20yrs down the road.The ...
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| Am I stupid? | 5/12/2009 |
Q: I ran the Marine Corps Marathon in 1981 when I was 42 years of age with a time of 3 hours 25 ...
A: Your age is not a problem and won't be down the road at any age.There are tons of runners 70 and ...
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| jogging | 5/7/2009 |
Q: How are you suppose to breath while jogging to avoid shortness of breathe. What i mean is it better ...
A: You would normally breath threw your mouth,but the real key to running comfortable without a labored ...
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| knee pop / twinge but no real pain | 5/6/2009 |
Q: I starting running / training last august for a half marathon and completed it in October. ...
A: Without knowing your bio and past and present fitness level and your training,i would say you have ...
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| Chrondomalacia | 5/5/2009 |
Q: On November 1, I had 20% of my meniscus removed because I tore it. Recovery was going great until ...
A: Recovery is a very individual thing based on past and present fitness level and the individuals ...
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| Sore Knee | 5/4/2009 |
Q: I wonder if you can help. I recently had an OP on my knee, and got the cartillage cleaned out behind ...
A: It would be hard for me to guess with the little description,so what i recommend is go to google and ...
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| Calf Muscles | 5/3/2009 |
Q: Mr. DeHart: I am 45 years young, 5'8" tall, and weigh between 145-150 (4 1/2 years ago, 225). I have ...
A: First my congratulation on your outstanding accomplishments with your weight and two quality ...
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| Knee pain when running | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I run 3 miles twice a week warm up and cool down, but recently my left knee has started to ache it ...
A: It seems like you might have a little iliotibial band problem but can easily be corrected with some ...
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| My first 5K | 4/29/2009 |
Q: I am set to run in my first 5K in 6 weeks. Yes, I have been training for this. My question ...
A: Congratulations, and i'm so happy to hear your hooked.If you want to maximize your running then i ...
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| foot pain | 4/28/2009 |
Q: Everytime i jog, the inner part of the bottom of my foot (where the Peroneus brevis tendon is ...
A: I don't think it is your flatter feet.I think if you do some ankle rotations and some toe raises and ...
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| need help for my son's running | 4/27/2009 |
Q: My son plays all sports and is by far the slowest kid on every team he is on. But he has always ran ...
A: Don't worry about how he runs,just let him run naturally.Everybody has a different form.The only ...
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| 10 year old jogging | 4/26/2009 |
Q: i'm 29 and have been jogging now for around 6 months and can clear 10km my 10 year old daughter has ...
A: It is fine for her to work up to the 10k,but she should just run at a pace that she feels real ...
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| Endurance | 4/25/2009 |
Q: I am new to running. I started running almost 3 months ago to become more fit and in shape. My ...
A: Very easy, just slow the mph where it is comfortable.Speed is endurance and strength in ...
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| Sore knee while running | 4/24/2009 |
Q: I'm fairly active 32 year old female. I exercise 3-4 times a week with a combination of cardio ...
A: Based on your description you have developed some tracking and alignment problems and a slight case ...
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| Knee problem | 4/23/2009 |
Q: I’m a 63 yr old runner and 1 month ago my right knee seemed to “pop out” (dislocate ?) when I was ...
A: I think that is a good report and with a great deal of patience and a solid workout schedule with ...
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| knee soreness | 4/22/2009 |
Q: I started running several months ago after a 20 yr "break" where I have been involved in many ...
A: I really can't give you an exact prescription for each individual problem,but i can tell you what is ...
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| H.I.I.T. ? | 4/21/2009 |
Q: John I have been trying to lose body fat and keep my heart and lungs in good condition. I have been ...
A: That was quick.As long as you enjoy your running then i would just focus on just getting creative ...
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| H.I.I.T. ? | 4/20/2009 |
Q: John I have been trying to lose body fat and keep my heart and lungs in good condition. I have been ...
A: Your doing what you enjoy and it is working for you and that is the most important thing to a ...
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| begginer | 4/18/2009 |
Q: I have started running and am looking for advice. I started running on treadmill at bout 6km for ...
A: First do away with any meds they just mask your problems.You want to know what is going on so you ...
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| knee | 4/17/2009 |
Q: i just had a lateral release surgery on my right knee about 2 weeks ago and i was wondering how ...
A: Swelling and PT is a very individual thing based on an individuals past and present fitness level ...
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| Knee and ankle pain | 4/16/2009 |
Q: I just recently started running again......twice this week for the first time in about six years. I ...
A: The pain below the kneecap is patella tendonitis and the best thing to keep it under control is ice ...
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| knee pain | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I have been reading through some questions and answers about running and knee pain, but it seems my ...
A: Based i what your telling me is you need to strengthen your quads.You can do leg extensions on ...
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| Knee problem | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I’m a 63 yr old runner and 1 month ago my right knee seemed to “pop out” (dislocate ?) when I was ...
A: If your doctor after a complete exam and knowing your background of no problems with your knees in ...
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| Runner's knee or something more serious? | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I went through some of the questions forwarded to you regarding jogging and running - more ...
A: I am quite sure i no what your situation is but you left out your height and i need a description of ...
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| runners knee | 4/12/2009 |
Q: I have seen a couple of posts regarding your program for runners knee and was hoping you could ...
A: There is no specific time for recovery since everybody comes from different circumstances and the ...
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| Fun Run | 4/9/2009 |
Q: John My 9 year old son has joined the cross country club at his school, they have been meeting once ...
A: There is no guide lines for for young kids in your sons age plus or minus.The most important two ...
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| Jumper Knee | 4/8/2009 |
Q: It looks like you have a successful program for jumper knee. Would you be able to forward this ...
A: If you have any questions about your specific problem just get in touch. All the best John ...
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| Shin Splints | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I am 51 yrs old, and have struggled with shin splints literally for the last 15 yrs. I enjoy ...
A: You will find the answer if you keep looking and i will work with you till we find it together.Are ...
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| knee pain jogging but ok sprinting | 4/5/2009 |
Q: 500 metres was my favourite race didn't have knee problems then. But recently i tried to jog as I ...
A: You have developed a slight case of chondromalacia and can be corrected by starting stationary bike ...
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| swollen knee | 4/3/2009 |
Q: Hey John, i have been training a lot so i can run two miles in 13 minutes for the Army. last week i ...
A: It appears to me based on your description your developing a slight case of chondromalacia and ...
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| suddenly can't run | 4/1/2009 |
Q: I recently finished my first half marathon, (which was absolutely great!)but now find that I am ...
A: Congratulations to you,great job.I would like to answer you question properly with the necessary ...
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| Marathon/Upper body strenght | 3/31/2009 |
Q: I am a 17 year old looking into running a marathon late this summer. Over the past few years I have ...
A: If your focus is just to finish the marathon with out any major time goals i see no reason why you ...
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| Sore knees afer running | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I have started training for a half marthon and I am into my 5th week of training, and my knees have ...
A: It may just be a little tendonitis do to your increase training or you could have a slight case of ...
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| Treadmill running - incline vs flat | 3/29/2009 |
Q: What is the relationship between speed and incline? I've experimented with my treadmill (Trimline ...
A: It is ok to run slower on an incline,but the only thing it will do is strengthen the appropriate ...
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| My first 5K | 3/28/2009 |
Q: I am set to run in my first 5K in 6 weeks. Yes, I have been training for this. My question ...
A: This is one of the greatest emails i have received that you made it happen.Congratulations on your ...
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| jogging | 3/27/2009 |
Q: I have not run/jogged in many yrs. I'm a 30 yr. old female. I started jogging a week ago outside. I ...
A: I have been advising athletes for 30yrs and many every day recreational runners and i have never ...
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| should I run | 3/26/2009 |
Q: Should I run if I hurt my knee when I fell?
A: I would really need a little more info on how bad the fall.Some times a fall can create some ...
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| Medial knee pain | 3/25/2009 |
Q: I am an 18 year old female, training for my first marathon at the end of May. I ran my first ...
A: How are you Alla With out knowing your training program and how long you have been preparing for ...
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| fore foot pain with distance | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I'm excited about running my second marathon and my goal to qualify for Boston. I run 5min/kms and ...
A: It sounds to me from your description that you have a neuroma.I have copied some information on it ...
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| First Half Marathon | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I am planning on running my first half marathon on May 24th. I am currently in good shape (5ft ...
A: I don't think you would have a problem finishing the 1/2 as long as you just stay at a very ...
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| knee injury | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I am a female college student and I am currently in my 6th week training for a half-marathon on ...
A: You have 3 weeks to go and i never count the last week before a race as training,just easy running ...
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| Children jogging | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I am trying to get an idea as to a safe age for children to begin jogging. I have an 8 year old son, ...
A: I see no problem with your son joining you for a little run from time to time.The biggest problem ...
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| Lung Training | 3/17/2009 |
Q: John, I've been thinking about supplementing my training with a PowerLung. I think resistance ...
A: I really don't have any feed back for you,but i would guess if there was any real great benefits ...
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| Knee pain | 3/16/2009 |
Q: So, I am 17 and I am big exercise buff. I like to do it everyday. I have bad shins from to much ...
A: I would switch to the stationary bike for a little while to correct the tracking and alignment which ...
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| calf/shin muscle pain while jogging | 3/15/2009 |
Q: first, i'm 19 years old. I haven't ran in like a year...I've never had this problem a year ago. I ...
A: What your experiencing can be quite normal for some one just coming back from a long lay off.The ...
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| 1/2 marathon higher alt. | 3/14/2009 |
Q: I am training for my first half-marathon. However my training partner and I would like to make it a ...
A: Don't worry about a thing.The only thing is that you will just run a little slower than you would at ...
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| Calf injury | 3/13/2009 |
Q: I am training for Boston, 4-20-09. One week ago I was coming down the steps at my house and my left ...
A: You have 5 weeks to go before boston,but the last week i don't include that as training just r&r ...
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| Uncontrollable Shaking of the Leg | 3/12/2009 |
Q: For more than 2 months I have been suffering from shin splints, not so bad that it is a stress ...
A: With out knowing your background as far as training present and past, height, weight, age, it is ...
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| Jumper's Knee | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I am hoping for some advice with jumper's knee. I know I have it and it has become a great burden on ...
A: Your situation can be fixed with a great deal of patients and a consistent work ethic.I have copied ...
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| knee injury | 3/7/2009 |
Q: I`m 50 yrs old and have enjoyed recreational jogging all my life ,sadly 6yrs ago I had an accident ...
A: I have heard of people running with your situation,but really don't have a lot of experience dealing ...
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| Long distance vs short sprint | 3/6/2009 |
Q: Recently i've been getting better in my long distance running, yet i've noticed that ive become ...
A: Shin splints show up on the frontal and the inner lower close to the upper part of ankle.Is that ...
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| Inner knee pain | 3/5/2009 |
Q: I just had a baby 4 weeks ago today. I started running last week. A couple of months into my ...
A: You have to get your alignment and tracking back in the core area since carrying that baby all that ...
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| shoes | 3/4/2009 |
Q: I walk and jog. What is the best type of shoe for both?
A: A running shoe is the best.The walking shoe marketers are just trying to capitalize on the running ...
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| Atheletics | 3/3/2009 |
Q: John Dehart, I am 50 years old(49 completed) and recently won 400, 800 meters Gold and 100 meters ...
A: Congratulations on your fine performances.Lets begin with getting me what you have been doing so far ...
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| Long distance vs short sprint | 3/1/2009 |
Q: Recently i've been getting better in my long distance running, yet i've noticed that ive become ...
A: You have shin splints which is quite common from time to time,but mostly in individuals who are just ...
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| medical check-up | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I am a 30 year old male and recently took to running. Over the last 5 months I have been increasing ...
A: The chances are microscopic that you will have a heart attack,but have a good look at some ...
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| Sore Knee | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I'm a 30yr old, who started running about 2 months ago. I did a few +/- 2km for about 2/3 weeks and ...
A: I really feel you did try to much to soon and your body is reacting.Most injuries are related to ...
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| walking and jogging | 2/22/2009 |
Q: i want to know what special kind of road/path is required for walking and jogging? Is there any harm ...
A: None what so ever.Just keep very very alert for the on coming traffic because they don't care about ...
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| Plantar fasciitis | 2/21/2009 |
Q: I have been diagnosed with PF in my left foot. It has been about 2 months now of pain! I have been ...
A: Go with the elliptical if you don't have access to a bike.As far as running the race,i think if you ...
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| Plantar fasciitis | 2/20/2009 |
Q: I have been diagnosed with PF in my left foot. It has been about 2 months now of pain! I have been ...
A: First this is a very serious injury and you should not take it lightly and listen to uninformed ...
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| Back of knee pain from Half-Marathon Training | 2/17/2009 |
Q: OK, I'm 25/male 5'8" currently 165lbs. I USED to be 182lbs when I started training for this half ...
A: It is hard to pin point,but you need to do a process of eliminating what it isn't with google images ...
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| Running to slim and tone legs? | 2/9/2009 |
Q: Over the past year I have lost approx 70 lbs through eating better and walking 5 days a week. ...
A: You will see significant difference over time,but to give you a time frame is not possible since ...
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| Weight | 2/7/2009 |
Q: Weight: 236 Height: 5'10" Hi, I am a truck driver. I have had a hard time finding food to keep in ...
A: Losing weight is a very simple formula.You have to find a balance of exercise that gives you the ...
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| Questions about Jogging | 2/5/2009 |
Q: Firstly let me tell you somethings that I think I ought to tell you before I ask my questions: I am ...
A: Questions 1..Your diet is critical when your trying to lose weight.You only burn aprox.100cal per ...
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| Running | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I cant run long distances for some reason and within a few feet ill get out of breath. I want to ...
A: I don't know what your background in athletics or height weight so it is hard to be exact.This is ...
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| Thigh compression band | 2/3/2009 |
Q: During the recent Mardi Gras 1/2 marathon in New Orleans, I decided to run with thigh compression ...
A: I do feel you lost blood flow.My recommendation is fix those hamstrings before you run any more ...
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| Nutrition/Diet | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I am 50 years old (49 completed)I am a pure vegetarian(I donot consume even an egg)all my ...
A: Being a vegetarian will not have any effect on sprinting if that is your choice.Go for it and enjoy ...
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| spinning and chondromalacia | 1/30/2009 |
Q: Hey John, Two years ago I was diagnosed with chondromalacia. I did physical therapy, and since my ...
A: The spinning is good for your knees and any soreness probably is just your musculature is just ...
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| shaping lower legs | 1/29/2009 |
Q: ! I have a very weird type of problem I guess. My legs..I mean the lower legs not the thighs...are ...
A: Running is fantastic for the legs,but it takes time to see results and certain parts get results ...
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| chondo patella | 1/28/2009 |
Q: i have not been nice to my knees this year and i think its starting to show. i started mountain ...
A: If you follow this program and have a great,great deal of patience and are consistent with your ...
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| My first 5K | 1/27/2009 |
Q: I am set to run in my first 5K in 6 weeks. Yes, I have been training for this. My question ...
A: I guess the best way to answer this not knowing your height weight how long you have been running is ...
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| Perifrormis and hamstring injury | 1/23/2009 |
Q: What happens when the back of your leg and gluts tighten with a aching pain that keeps your leg from ...
A: This appears to be sciatica based on what your describing.The easy way to get a good overview which ...
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| painfull knee | 1/20/2009 |
Q: I am a 27 year old (weight = 160lbs. & height = 176cm.) male who exercises regularly (lifting ...
A: It is very possible,but since you just started a new program it is very possible it could be ...
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| gagging and throwing up only when doing soccer sprints | 1/17/2009 |
Q: My 18 year old daughter gags and throws up only when doing sprints in soccer practice. She can run ...
A: You don't need medicine.You have to treat the cause of the problem and not with medicine.One thing ...
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| Knee Pain=Job Loss | 1/13/2009 |
Q: Where to begin...well, my dream job is to become a police officer. In order to do so I need to get ...
A: I believe base on what your telling me that you have a tracking and alignment situation.I have found ...
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| muscle strain?? | 1/9/2009 |
Q: I have a question about my knee and running. When I run I get this pain on the outside of my left ...
A: I do not recommend any meds,because they just mask the problem with a false sense of security.You ...
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| Building legs up by Running | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I am a 23 year old female, and for the last 2 months I have been jogging on the footpath for approx ...
A: Not true CHATELLE.....Go run outdoors and the longer you run the more it is going to happen.Your ...
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| mor Knee problems | 1/6/2009 |
Q: John it seems you are a very optimistic person when it comes to knee problems and recovery. I am ...
A: I have very good reason to be optimistic because i was my own first client years ago and fixed my ...
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| Knee pain | 1/5/2009 |
Q: I've been running almost for about 6 months after a back injury) and i've been doing quite well. Im ...
A: First you have to have patience on your come back or you will pay for it.You do have some ...
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| Knee Pains during Peak training run with 9 days till Marathon | 1/3/2009 |
Q: John, I know you have written a lot about knee pains. But would love to get your thoughts on this. ...
A: I would just go out for walks for 30 to 40 minutes sat,sun.mon.tue,wed.thur 20 min light jog,fri ...
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| clicking behind my knee and pain in front of my ankle | 12/31/2008 |
Q: I am a 45 yo f who has always been very active but who only re-started running about two months ago ...
A: Over time you have developed some tracking and alignment situations which are now surfacing from ...
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| Runne & vomiting | 12/30/2008 |
Q: Would perfer not to call you, if you have advice please send via email. I'm a concerned parent and ...
A: It is two things.The first is the diet and when she eats before the race.That egg and cheese on a ...
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| Getting in Shape and Healthy | 12/29/2008 |
Q: Hey John, I am a 20 year old male. I'm 5 feet 7 inches. I weight 170 lbs with no health problems. ...
A: Hey Jake In my two and a half years of voluntary service i have never experienced such a direct and ...
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| knee pain | 12/28/2008 |
Q: It wasn't sore at the time, but stiffened up after a few hours, and i couldn't bend the right knee ...
A: Your fall created some tracking and alignment problems.First i would no roller derby until you rehab ...
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| rUNNING to lose weight | 12/27/2008 |
Q: My goal is to lose weight/fat… and I would like to know which of these 3 programs would be best ...
A: Number one is the way to go,But just remember that you only burn 100 calories per mile and there for ...
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| HIIT help | 12/24/2008 |
Q: i started doing HIIT about a month and i looove it, well i hate it cause it hurts but it has given ...
A: It takes time for your body to absorb the training as you increase the workload.As time goes on you ...
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| Aching knee. | 12/22/2008 |
Q: I read all the questions that were previously asked but none sounded 'exactly' like my problem. ...
A: You definitely have chondromalacia and need to correct it before it gets worse.The biking your doing ...
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| 200mm, 33mm run/vomiting | 12/21/2008 |
Q: Advertisement You are here: Experts > Recreation/Outdoors > Running/Jogging > Jogging ...
A: First would it be possible for you to call me about this.If not i will do the email route.The reason ...
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| Knee Pain | 12/18/2008 |
Q: I have some questions regarding knee pain. I have been running regularly for the last 7 months. I ...
A: You are developing a case of chondromalacia base on all the symptoms and your description.You have ...
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| severe calf pain, not cramps | 12/11/2008 |
Q: I have not run for an entire month due to severe pain in both of my calves. I had not changed my ...
A: To give you a proper evaluation of your situation i need a complete BIO of your height weight age ...
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| Outer knee (IT band) and Below knee pain | 12/10/2008 |
Q: I started running since last one year. I ran half marathon in Oct-08. At the starting of my training ...
A: First thing is all your problems are directly related to trying to accomplish to much to quickly.The ...
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| Better performance | 12/9/2008 |
Q: I'm 41 years old and started running about a year ago. 6 months ago, I started joining 10K races and ...
A: First thing Daniel is to maximize your times you have to spend approximate 6 months to one year to ...
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| Mystery knee pain. I am truely baffled. Please help! | 12/6/2008 |
Q: John, I'm a 24 year old male, 5'9" and 170lbs. I've always been a fairly active person who ...
A: Your description tells me you have a case of chondromalacia and can be corrected without seeing a ...
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| Sore knee from running | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I'm a 51 year old male who just started running two months ago to try to lose some weight and for ...
A: Most injuries are directly related to alignment and tracking,and the best tool which produces great ...
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| Sore knee from running | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I'm a 51 year old male who just started running two months ago to try to lose some weight and for ...
A: I need a little more information from you in regards to your weight,height,past and present exercise ...
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| Running Injury | 11/30/2008 |
Q: I ran the Philadelphia Half Marathon last Sunday Nov. 23. I felt a descent pain in my leg for about ...
A: You have a number of things that are hard to diagnose and pin point without more questions from ...
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| HIIT | 11/29/2008 |
Q: John I have discovered HIIT training as a way to lose fat in less time,but I'm not sure if I am ...
A: If you prefer to run indoors then that is what you should do.Don't worry about programs,there not ...
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| knee pain | 11/26/2008 |
Q: I am 42 and started running in late march 2 miles 3 times a week. in June decide to start marathon ...
A: Not a problem with questions.The biking is is not going to do any further damage.The most important ...
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| knee pain | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I've been going to PT for tracking issues, I'm a female, 28 years old, who was an overabusive ...
A: First i'm a little confused as to whether or not your still running or have you shifted to biking ...
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| knee pain | 11/23/2008 |
Q: I am 42 and started running in late march 2 miles 3 times a week. in June decide to start marathon ...
A: The vit c is 500mg 3 times a day with 3 meals.First Mark i was my first client 28 years ago cause i ...
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| knee pain | 11/22/2008 |
Q: I am 42 and started running in late march 2 miles 3 times a week. in June decide to start marathon ...
A: Here is the information i send to people for rehabbing for your consideration.If you have other ...
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| running | 11/20/2008 |
Q: I am a fit 53year old female, running 3x a week around 4 miles each time. How many miles each day ...
A: There is no red line for excessive in training regardless of age.Your training is a progressive ...
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| Workout Routine | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I want to get in shape and start running. The problem is I need a routine. What routine would be ...
A: I would recommend a 6 day schedule of training with 2 speed workouts and 1 long run of 3 times the ...
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| training modification | 11/17/2008 |
Q: I'm trying for the second time to run a 1/2 marathon, after being injured (tibial stress fracture) ...
A: The shin pain i'm quite sure is shin splints which in time with a lot of icing after your runs and ...
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| Calorie needs for training runner | 11/16/2008 |
Q: I am a 23 year old female, 5'6" and weigh 167lbs. I am trying to lose 30lbs, and have recently ...
A: Your weight loss is going well and as long as your able to stay healthy and staying away from injury ...
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| Workout Routine | 11/14/2008 |
Q: I want to get in shape and start running. The problem is I need a routine. What routine would be ...
A: The first thing i need is what you want to get in shape for and what your goals are and a bio of ...
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| Knee Pain (lower medial side) while running | 11/11/2008 |
Q: I started running 5 weeks ago, started with one mile and am up to 3.1/5K. During the past week or so ...
A: It appears to me it came from when you banged it rock climbing and it just didn't recover.It very ...
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| help knee pain, joining army | 11/10/2008 |
Q: I first started experiencing knee pain around april of 07. The pain began in my right knee about ...
A: You are correct about your situation.Chondromalacia is the problem.Unfortunately with only a week or ...
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| any tips? | 11/9/2008 |
Q: My name is Alex. I am 12 and next year we get to go out for cross country. I love to run but I'm ...
A: The most important thing you can do to prepare your body for next years cross country season is get ...
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| pace | 11/8/2008 |
Q: I'm 35 and 5'8" 135 lbs (17 percent body fat). I've been running a year, and ran a 28 min 5K last ...
A: Yes you should drop the triathlon training and weights till the 5k.I would say chopping 2 min off is ...
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| Chrondomalacia Patella | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I was a champion sprinter in my younger years and later a five-time competitive marathoner. I ...
A: Treating the symptoms which leads to correcting the cause is the way to go since your description ...
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| knee pain | 11/1/2008 |
Q: I am a 56 year old, have played soccer since 20, but right knee pain started 12 months ago. Doc said ...
A: Soccer is very tough on the knees do to the extreme on going moves with the tracking and alignment.I ...
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| Knee and Calf Pain | 10/29/2008 |
Q: I've been training for a Nov. 9 marathon. No problems until two weeks ago during last long run (27 ...
A: First i would do no running till the marathon and just go for walks.I really don't think the massage ...
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| sore ankles/knees | 10/27/2008 |
Q: I stumbled across this website looking for help with sore ankles and knees from running. my ...
A: The most important thing you have to do in making a comeback and correcting any problems along the ...
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| Hip pain | 10/25/2008 |
Q: Mr. Dehart I saw your answer to a question about hip pain on a 2006 question. I have been ...
A: First thing any number of things could cause your hip situation.All injuries can be traced back to ...
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| Knees Problem | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I have gone through some of the knee issues posted and answered by you but feel need to tell you my ...
A: You didn't mention how long you have been running or how often which can play a real factor in some ...
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| marathon running | 10/22/2008 |
Q: I had a question requarding spasms in my legs in the later part of a marathon. I have done 3 ...
A: With out knowing your bio,height, weight, age, your times etc and past and present training,miles ...
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| Ignorant Injury... | 10/21/2008 |
Q: So I am brand new to running and a made quite a beginner mistake. I decided one morning that I was ...
A: First you have to have a great deal of patience.I was out 8 months years ago with chondromalacia and ...
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| running schedule | 10/20/2008 |
Q: I'm a 39yo going back into the army and I need help w my running training. I need to run 2 miles ...
A: First it is not going to be easy for lack up time and your body to absorb the training.The first ...
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| Ignorant Injury... | 10/16/2008 |
Q: So I am brand new to running and a made quite a beginner mistake. I decided one morning that I was ...
A: Just go easy working through.It will correct little by little.Are you trying to tell me you have ...
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| knee pain | 10/15/2008 |
Q: I wonder if you can help. I have this knee pain just at the bottom of my knee cap. I feel it the ...
A: I think you have a slight case of chondromalacia.Here is my recommendation.Stop with what is causing ...
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| knee soreness | 10/14/2008 |
Q: I have been running for nearly a year preparing for off-road triathlons (XTERRA) and have completed ...
A: I don't no anything about your training,but what i see based on your description is a weakness in ...
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| Ignorant Injury... | 10/13/2008 |
Q: So I am brand new to running and a made quite a beginner mistake. I decided one morning that I was ...
A: It is an alignment,tracking and slight chondromalacia situation.I recommend you not try to run for ...
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| running/walking shoes | 10/11/2008 |
Q: former college football player has aging knees (51) that often ache bothered often on long ...
A: Just any comfortable running shoe such as nike,addidas,new balance,assics,saccony,Mizuno.To fix ...
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| knee pain | 10/9/2008 |
Q: i ran my first half marathon on saturday..i did cardio at gym monday no pain..tried jogging tues and ...
A: It is obvious that the race took a lot out of your musculature,but doesn't seem very serious as long ...
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| Leg cramping | 10/7/2008 |
Q: Dehart, I started running cross country this year and one major problem has come up. During every ...
A: It appears to me that you have some alignment and weak core problems and your pelvis is rotating ...
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| Running Technique | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I'm in the Army and a standard run for me is between 2-5 miles. I've never been a "good" runner. ...
A: I know what there trying to say,but they really don't understand the subject.We all are gifted by ...
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| Knee pain | 10/1/2008 |
Q: Dr. Dehart, I am a healthy, active 23 year old, but I have been having knee pain in my left knee ...
A: Most all injuries are directly related to tracking and alignment,and in the course of our life and ...
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| breathing technique | 9/26/2008 |
Q: hows it going joe? i have been training for 5k's for the past few months and i am trying to improve ...
A: The two missing ingredients to drop your time is one longer run of one hour easy to moderate.Number ...
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| breathing technique | 9/25/2008 |
Q: hows it going joe? i have been training for 5k's for the past few months and i am trying to improve ...
A: You mention weight loss.What is your height weigh?How many days a week are you training?How many ...
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| My Knee!! | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I am an extremely fit and active 22 year old. In about June this year I started street running, ...
A: You mentioned clicking and locking up which tells me that you very likely have an alignment and ...
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| My Knee!! | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I am an extremely fit and active 22 year old. In about June this year I started street running, ...
A: You can trace all injuries with 98% accuracy if you go back in your training when you first noticed ...
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| RE : JOGGING IN THYROID PATIENT | 9/18/2008 |
Q: Earlier on i was diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism (14pts), and after 2-3 months medication on ...
A: First i'm not a doctor and all be it i can cover many many topics,but this is beyond my knowledge ...
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| definite injury just below ball of calf | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I have a recurring injury every time I run, well after I'm warmed up. I will feel a sharp pain ...
A: You have to treat this serious or you could be in for some serious down time and major rehabbing.I ...
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| Sore right foot | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I usually run between 20-24 miles a week. However, 6 weeks ago I started with an injury in my right ...
A: Good description.I don't think it is plantar fasciitis.I think you strained some of the ligaments ...
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| Knee Surgery back to running | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I had knee surgery on my left knee to correct a severely dislocated knee cap back in March. I was ...
A: You could have some Chodromalacia,but you really have to really focus on correcting the cause and of ...
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| Runner's knee | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I have been reading some of your posts in regards to runners knee issues. I have been having ...
A: If you have any questions just get in touch. Hi Pettina Just what i thought.I have copied a ...
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| Sore right foot | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I usually run between 20-24 miles a week. However, 6 weeks ago I started with an injury in my right ...
A: You can trace all injuries with 98% accuracy by tracking back in your training until you find when ...
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| Throwing up during race | 9/7/2008 |
Q: My name is Harrison, and i am a 17 year old runner. My pr is 18:24, and i train very consistently ...
A: This is more commom then you think.As far as diet i can't tell if that is a factor since i don't no ...
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| Program for runners knee recovery? | 9/4/2008 |
Q: I have read many of your posts and responses in regards to runners knee issues. You reference a ...
A: If you have any questions in regards to this information just get in touch or call if you like. All ...
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| Knee pains and toe pain | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I am a 13 year old cross-country and track runner. Over the summer I have gotten a bit out of shape ...
A: First what your experiencing now on the come back trail is normal.Just don't rush it.The pain in the ...
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| 2 weeks for 5K race | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I am a 16 year old, relatively fit high schooler and in 2 weeks time our school will be having a 5K ...
A: I would allow 5 hrs before race with a light meal like rice and a couple of scrambled eggs and a ...
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| 2 weeks for 5K race | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I am a 16 year old, relatively fit high schooler and in 2 weeks time our school will be having a 5K ...
A: A good speed workout this weekend and then just easy running the rest of next week,except friday do ...
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| heating up quickly | 8/26/2008 |
Q: How come some people can handle heat better than others? Like in soccer i get hot faster than other ...
A: I can't really articulate the science in words,but i know what happens, and this i no for sure is ...
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| BACK PAIN AND JOGGING | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I HVAE ALWAYS JOGGED SINCE I WAS A TEENAGER, BUT LAST YEAR I STARTED TO GET LOWER BACK PAIN, MY ...
A: I would move forward with the running.I would also add stationary biking which is also great for ...
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| BACK PAIN AND JOGGING | 8/24/2008 |
Q: I HVAE ALWAYS JOGGED SINCE I WAS A TEENAGER, BUT LAST YEAR I STARTED TO GET LOWER BACK PAIN, MY ...
A: Doctors are very hesitant in their practice for fear of getting sued,so it is very hard to get any ...
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| Blisters on pinky toes - that curve under 4th toe | 8/23/2008 |
Q: I'm 33 yrs old & suffer from blisters on my pinky toes after running about 2 hrs. Unfortunately I ...
A: It seems like you have tried everything and have considerable room in your shoes.Friction always ...
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| Running a mile in gym class... | 8/21/2008 |
Q: Towards the end of the school year, we have to run a mile in gym class under 8 minutes. I did it ...
A: You should block out 4 days a week and just run easy for 35 minutes for 2 days and 1 day do 2min ...
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| help please | 8/20/2008 |
Q: Hey, I'm trying to get in shape for boot camp, USMC boot camp. Which me a hell of alot of running... ...
A: First i need to know how many days a week you can train and the availble time for those days.I can ...
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| base training | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I have run competitively throughout hs and college (graduated last spring) and I want to start ...
A: Knowing how much your body gets beat up in college do to all the racing and class schedules i think ...
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| shooting knee pains | 8/18/2008 |
Q: i've been running 3 x 3 miles per wk and completed a 10k in may with no probs. Out running one ...
A: You seem to have a tracking and alignment problem.The best tool for it is stationary biking with med ...
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| improve running/fitness | 8/16/2008 |
Q: i have a selection day coming up for the army(2 1/2 wk's).I didn't expect it to be so soon,iv just ...
A: If i'm reading this correctly,you have the 11/2 mile run test in two and half weeks and you can ...
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| sharp pain in knee cap | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I've been training with a Galloway group for a marathon- the only knee pain I had was after a long ...
A: You should be concerned,since injuries to the knee are the most commom with runners.The injury that ...
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| Hip pain | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I'm running my first marathon in October. I've just started having left hip pain at the base of my ...
A: Just some light stretching low back,hips,adductor abductor,quad,hamstrings...Ice and epson salt ...
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| Beginner Runner | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I just took up running on my treadmill and have been looking at beginner running "rules." I bought a ...
A: The bottom line is the body will adapt over time and it is not unusual to have some some little ...
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| Feels like a pinched nerve in leg/hip joint 30 min. into run | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I'm 60 and have been jogging for several years. Nine months of the year I run for 30 minutes in ...
A: It is time to get started on a rehabb,rebalancing,stretching,alignment,weight program,with core work ...
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| Weight Loss | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I have 3 children and my youngest is 3 months old. I weighed 120lbs before becoming pregnant with my ...
A: I'm sure you have made many atemps and have been offered all kinds of advice and meal plans and ...
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| Pace vs Distance / Sweats | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I'm 58. 4-5X a week I do 3-3.5 miles at about a 9:30 pace followed by 3-4 mile quick/power walk at ...
A: I would add 1 longer run of an easy 6 miles and change the power walk to some easy walk jog with a ...
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| very fit, but running SO difficult for me | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I'm a 28 year old female and consider myself very fit. I've worked out my entire adult life, doing ...
A: There is nothing wrong with you.Your fitness level with the variety of things your doing is ...
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| dry heaves after racing | 8/5/2008 |
Q: I am a 37yo female, 5'1'' and 106lbs. I started running about 19 months ago. I usually run about ...
A: You are right about the dry heaves.Your 6 mile endurance run and 3 miler is ok,but you need to add ...
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| achy hip | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I am a 41 yr old, (5'10, 150) who has run for exercise off & on since middle school. I've always ...
A: What your experiencing is typical starting up when you start asking your body to do things that it ...
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| severe Knee Problems after physical excercise | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I for about two years or so now, I've been having pain under the knee cap and it seems to be getting ...
A: I have the same feelings towards Doctors and many experiences.You don't have arthritis.You have a a ...
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| Chronic knee pain and only 24! | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I am 24 years old, very physically fit and thin. Two years ago, I overdid it on an eliptical ...
A: Tracking and alignment are the main problems with runners.You probably have a case of ...
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| after 37 minutes felt total body lightness | 6/13/2008 |
Q: I just started training for a triathlon this week. Two days swimming, two biking, and two running ...
A: It appears to me a great sign your in real good shape since the body is just flowing and the ...
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| question | 6/12/2008 |
Q: i run on my treadmill for about 45 min a day at a speed of 4. I am just wondering how a person ...
A: First thing, running with good balance eating habits and consistency can transform your body and ...
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| half marathon/ 10 mile training | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I am 18 years old and have ran 3 half marathons so far... 2 being under a month ago. My next race ...
A: I think if you cut out the upper body workouts 2 weeks before your race it will make a big ...
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| Crosscountry | 6/5/2008 |
Q: I'm 13 years old and on the crosscountry team at my school. Running has never been my sport but I've ...
A: I would recommend this latter workout for you with 2 full days in between workouts.The most ...
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| Stomach pains when road running | 6/3/2008 |
Q: i am male 33yrs - 6ft 4- weigh 13 stone - get stomach pain on my right side abdomen after about 30 ...
A: It is not your leg.Running puts a lot of stress on the abs and if there weak those symptons can ...
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| severe knee and ankle pain after jogging | 6/2/2008 |
Q: well let me explain my situation and hopefully you can help me. i do an hour and a half at the gym ...
A: I don't know how long you have been working out but it appears to me that your body is not ...
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| Foot pain after jogging | 5/31/2008 |
Q: What type of foot pain (on top of the foot) happens after walking fast jogging? What causes the ...
A: I don't know how long you have been working out and how often you run,but most problems such as your ...
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| running | 5/30/2008 |
Q: is hill running a good workout for rugby?also how could i incrase my speed?thank u
A: Hill running is fantastic for rugby, But The key to success of hill workouts is to put together a ...
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| Shin Splints | 5/29/2008 |
Q: I am getting shin splints when ever I try to walk several miles at a time. It starts really fast and ...
A: Shin splints are just a weakness of the muscle tissue surrounding the bone.They will adapt over time ...
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| hip pain | 5/27/2008 |
Q: I have been running for many years. I am a 36yr old woman and have spent the last 6 months or so ...
A: When you switch from treadmill to outside your stride length and surrounding tendons and connective ...
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| Calf muscle inflammation | 5/25/2008 |
Q: Two months ago whilst bicyling I had an injury to my calf muscle. I now walk fast for about two ...
A: If you bike easy and relaxed and don't push of hard on pedals and stay off hills it will help the ...
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| Knee pain | 5/23/2008 |
Q: I am 14 and i train 4 times a week i take running very serious and recently i have been having alot ...
A: First thing is i would get rid of the orthotics.What you have developed is chondromalacia.A lot of ...
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| running jogging/ gas and defication. | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I don't know if these are related , but , when i run sometimes i get painful gas cramps that get ...
A: With out knowing your height,weight,exercise habits past and present and your diet.What your ...
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| Too old for jogging? | 5/19/2008 |
Q: I'm 66 years old, 6'1'' tall and weigh about 180 lbs. I've been walking about 40 minutes 2-3 times ...
A: I see no reason at all why you can't start training for and finishing a full marathon 26.2 miles.I ...
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| discomfort/pain right knee | 5/18/2008 |
Q: My name is Willie and I have been having knee problems, (mostly the right knee). I have been an ...
A: You have a very involed situation and reguires a lot of questions,which i could help you with.Would ...
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| chondro malacia | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I read some earlier posts about chondro malacia at: ...
A: It Is not your shoes.With Chondromalacia you will feel it underneath and around the kneecap and ...
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| Jogging pain; continued | 5/13/2008 |
Q: you answered a question on the 4/19/2006 Subject: "jogging sickness" that caught my attention since ...
A: I'm afraid i really can't come up with a specific cause of the situation.What i would recommend is ...
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| Jammed 3rd & 4th Toes | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I jammed my left foot 3rd & 4th toes about 1 1/2 weeks ago. Two days later I ran 16 miles - lots ...
A: Just cool the running all together till race to insure healing.The stationary bike is the magic ...
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| foot pain | 5/11/2008 |
Q: I am a 51 year old woman who has been running for 3 years. I have recently had pain on the balls of ...
A: When you switch from a specific running stride and foot plant to some brisk walking your stride and ...
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| foot pain | 5/10/2008 |
Q: I am a 51 year old woman who has been running for 3 years. I have recently had pain on the balls of ...
A: To properly advise you i need your daily and weekly miles plus height weight ratio.The short answer ...
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| Starting Out | 5/9/2008 |
Q: I'm just starting to run and was wondering how far I should be running to start out with.Any advice ...
A: I'm so happy that you are getting into running.WHY? do i say this,is because This is how i got my ...
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| Ankles | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I am 44 and have just started to jog as a keep fit method. I used to be in the army so thought that ...
A: To take care of the immediate pain get a bag of ice submerge you foot in a bucket to reduce ...
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| Knee pain | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I am a 20 mile per week runner training for a 1/2 marathon on June 8. I have never experienced any ...
A: The short answer with out knowing your program and bio.Your body just couldn't handle the stress ...
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| returning to running after jumpers knee | 5/5/2008 |
Q: Have read the related articles but wondered if you could help. After training 6 times a week approx ...
A: Your body is talking to you.I can hear it here all the way from albuquerque.It is saying GIVE ME A ...
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| pace and diet | 4/30/2008 |
Q: ok, i am a 15year old boy who plays football(soccer), i like to ply as a wing back but i was ...
A: The most important diet is just good well balance of protein,carbs,good fats like olive ...
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| return to running | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I asked you about knee trouble I had been having a few weeks ago. I was having some pain under my ...
A: You can give it a try and see what happens.Just start easy Gina.You will know if it is ok quite ...
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| Jogging Injury | 4/27/2008 |
Q: I have a question about an injury that I have. I am almost positive it came from jogging. I jog ...
A: I know what your talking about,but to eliminate the problem you have to treat the cause of it.Most ...
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| Shin Pain from running. | 4/26/2008 |
Q: I read your answer to the followingDate: 3/24/2007 Subject: severe pain right below calf during and ...
A: That is definitly shin splints.It takes time to heal and you just have to have a lot of patience ...
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| vomiting after running a race | 4/25/2008 |
Q: My 13 yr old daughter has begun vomiting after her 800 and 1600 meter races. She is weak, shaky, a ...
A: Can you first tell me if she is vomitting food ,fluids or dry heaving.Big difference.If you want to ...
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| Shin Pain from running. | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I read your answer to the followingDate: 3/24/2007 Subject: severe pain right below calf during and ...
A: The problem will go away if you treat the cause in time.Lack of fitness and coming back to quickly ...
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| sore feet, ankles and shins | 4/19/2008 |
Q: I began to increase the amount of exercise which I do in February. I began to do a mixture of step ...
A: Without knowing anything about your bio,your present and past history of training,my answer would be ...
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| Knee gave out (gives up?) | 4/18/2008 |
Q: After running about 2 miles I decided to fast walk a lap. Warm day and no prior knee issues. When ...
A: There is not an isolated situation when it comes to a problem.Your body is talking to you,Fix ...
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| foot pain | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I am in the army and am a cross country runner and in November and December last year i did no ...
A: I wish i had better news for you,but it appears to me that your body just is not ready to handle the ...
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| chondromalacia | 4/13/2008 |
Q: i recently had an mri on my knee and i was diagnosed with chondromalacia. i pulled my right ...
A: The glucosamine is not going to help.Only you can make that decision to return to playing.As i said ...
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| Knee issues | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I am a long time runner (34 years) who has had very few problems. About a month ago, I noticed that ...
A: I would say definitely you have most all signs of Chondromalacia.You didn't mention walking up ...
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| ball of foot pain | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I am training for a marathon and am now running about 50 miles a week. I have had the hardest time ...
A: It sounds to me like you have bruised the bones.I would go for the new shoes and use vaseline on ...
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| chondromalacia | 4/10/2008 |
Q: i recently had an mri on my knee and i was diagnosed with chondromalacia. i pulled my right ...
A: I would not play through this injury.Their could be long term effects,and why risk the ...
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| Knee soreness | 4/9/2008 |
Q: In a very similar question to one you have received earlier, i have similar knee soreness. When i ...
A: Chris You have an alignent and a tracking problem Due to weak core muscles and your sport which ...
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| runner's knee | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I'm a 24 y/o woman and I have been running regularly since I was about 14. Almost a year ago I ...
A: You will be fine in time when you take the time to rehabb your situation,but not possible to put a ...
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| hurting knees | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I am surfing the web trying to find some way to naturally get my knees to stop hurting when i jog. ...
A: Sounds like a little patella tendonitis and possibly chondromalacia.I have copied some case history ...
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| stomach pain | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I have what seems like the same problem as Sue's daughter (message posted beginning March). I'd say ...
A: I'm not an expert on womens problems,but over the years i have made some good in roads.Can you give ...
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| Possible runner's knee | 4/5/2008 |
Q: I was running well about a year ago, my fastest times ever, when out of nowhere my right knee ...
A: Most injuries in running are directly related to alignment and tracking of the knee and weak core ...
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| Knee Pain | 4/4/2008 |
Q: My name is Lynn and I used to love running. About a year ago I ran my first 5 mile race. At about ...
A: Forget the doctors,they will just drain your pocket book and don't no anything in regards to sports ...
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| Calf injury that wont go away. | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I have an injury in my calf muscle that won't seem to go away. My calf is fine when I walk and jump ...
A: I have not encountered this before.I really can't put my finger on what it is,but i would guess it ...
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| Hip socket pain | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I am 44, 6' 163 lbs. and consider myself to be in pretty good shape. Though I have been running for ...
A: Your right about imbalance.You can still run, but i would work very hard to rebalance and ...
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| building up endurance/ running mile and pacer | 3/30/2008 |
Q: at my school its time for fitness testing again and I can't get this mental roadblock of " oh the ...
A: Just relax and do your best.It is perfectly normal to get a little anxious when you know your going ...
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| Trying to love running | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I am a 33 year old, attempting to run 5 miles. This is a personal goal for me following my met goal ...
A: Question 1..Just a well balance meal of carbs,protein,veg,and good fats such as olive oil.Plain ...
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| Sore calf | 3/27/2008 |
Q: John: Can you share your program for helping with sore calf muscles. I went from running only on a ...
A: The F stands for feed with high quality balance nutrition.The R is bout high quality rest.The basis ...
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| calf tightness | 3/24/2008 |
Q: for the past 6 years i have had a chronic calf tightness. its my right calf..i have had ART , ...
A: I would recommend to bite the bullet and go with the stationary bike for a few months testing the ...
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| Pain on top of head when I stop jogging | 3/22/2008 |
Q: I run on the treadmill about 9 K every other day, some times everyday, when I suddenly stop, I get a ...
A: I guess you are in good shape.This makes it a little harder to diagnos.My guess is it has something ...
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| Pain on top of head when I stop jogging | 3/21/2008 |
Q: I run on the treadmill about 9 K every other day, some times everyday, when I suddenly stop, I get a ...
A: To give you my thoughts propperly i will need a little more info as to how long you have been ...
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| frustrated | 3/18/2008 |
Q: I have been minor jogging around two blocks now about 6mths.... the capacity of the muscles in the ...
A: You need to give me more info to properly cover this Tracy,such as height, weight,age,how many days ...
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| Follow up Question | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I am developing a small all round general purpose fitness regime and I would like to ask your expert ...
A: When you love what you do and are commited to the end result benifits and have a dream in your ...
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| Left Knee Hurts | 3/13/2008 |
Q: John well my situation is that my left knee hurts; I'm 19 years old and I play a lot of basketball. ...
A: You have a slight case of chondromalacia and you should take care of it before it gets worst.I would ...
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| Half Marathon | 3/12/2008 |
Q: ! I have a few questions that Id like to ask you. I am training for my first half marathon and its ...
A: With 3 days to go the only thing you can do is just easy joging.Food night before just a light ...
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| sore calf muscles | 3/10/2008 |
Q: I have been running on a treadmill for about 12 weeks with no problems. This week I went for a 4 ...
A: Very simple Justin....After running on the treadmill your muscles and connective tissue has reach a ...
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| knee problem | 3/8/2008 |
Q: I am a 59 year old female with off and on knee pain. Gave up running years ago and switched to ...
A: That is correct,but MIGHT is incorrect.It is the best single tool,but in rehabbing you have to have ...
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| knee problem | 3/7/2008 |
Q: I am a 59 year old female with off and on knee pain. Gave up running years ago and switched to ...
A: ?NO...On to much bending.Just the contrary.It puts you in a position to maximize effectivenes of the ...
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| foot pain | 3/2/2008 |
Q: I'm a 30 year old female runner. I've been running for a few years, and completed my first marathon ...
A: Considering you just finished a marathon and you probably spent 3 to 4 months in preparation for ...
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| calf pain | 3/1/2008 |
Q: I am a 47 year old former college runner with long running background.Developed recurrent calf ...
A: Since you can do 5-6 mile with short rest,i would just bite the bullet and start in with some ...
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| knee problem | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I used to run regularly, about 5 miles a day. I took a month off and was lazy when I started up ...
A: I would ask your doctor what his thoughts on alternatives you could do.I think stationary bike and ...
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| Knee Problem | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I'm a marathon runner, running for about 16 years now. I'm 38 and in good health, with few running ...
A: Most all running injuries are directly related to alignment and tracking,and the stress of running ...
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| Hip/Back Issues | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I have been running for a few months, and recently had back issues, which now have resulted in a hip ...
A: Most all problems are directly related to alignment and tracking.This is something that takes time ...
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| Runners Knee/ITBS/I don't know! | 2/24/2008 |
Q: Hey John! I've been doing research trying to figure out what is wrong with my knee, and I hope you ...
A: I bet is the knee from the creek.Probably alignment and tracking.I would start using the stationary ...
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| Buckling knee | 2/19/2008 |
Q: Hey, I'm Andrea, and I'm a junior high cross country and track runner. At the moment, I've been ...
A: This situation can occur but not always and varies depending on the individuals fitness level.When ...
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| Sore Knee | 2/18/2008 |
Q: I'm 36 years old and have been running for a couple of years. I was running outside up until about 6 ...
A: Most injuries are directly related to alignment and tracking,and when you made the change to ...
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| Internal organs | 2/17/2008 |
Q: John Other than the heart and lungs, do you know of any studies or actual runners that have noticed ...
A: I don't no of any specific studies,but there is tons of information on the health benefits of ...
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| knee pain - elliptical | 2/14/2008 |
Q: As some of the others, I have recently started exercising again after a 3 year break and have been ...
A: First don't take any meds,they just mask the discomfort your trying correct.Yes to bike strengthing ...
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| marathon training | 2/5/2008 |
Q: I'm training for a marathon in June. I've begun to incorporate 2 days of weight training during the ...
A: Stick with upper body.Stick with water for long runs.You have enough Elec.in your diet and forget ...
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| Weight not budging | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I am a 30 year old female carrying about 25 extra pounds. I trained for my first 5K this past fall ...
A: The most important thing when you make the decision to get back in shape and your truly committed is ...
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| Inner Knee Ache | 1/31/2008 |
Q: I just started training for a half marathon about four weeks ago. Recently (pretty much just this ...
A: Most all problems are directly related to alignment and tracking,and this is what i see based on ...
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| Running, weightlifting and age | 1/30/2008 |
Q: I am 52 years old. I have run 3 marathons although it has been about 6 years since my last one. ...
A: Your 136 half does tell a nice story and does indicate it would be in your grasp if you could handle ...
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| middle toe clicking | 1/29/2008 |
Q: i went for a 7 mile run on saturday and my middle toe felt stiff. It now clicks in and out of place ...
A: Can't figure this one.Shoes can cause many problems if there is not enough room for the foot to ...
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| Obese-can I still run 2.4 km in 14 min? | 1/27/2008 |
Q: I am a 16 year old male. I am obese(90 kg, 178 cm). Recently, about 2 months ago, I started ...
A: The key to accomplish that is based on a 6 day week.You want to work your way up to a very ...
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| marathon training | 1/26/2008 |
Q: I'm training for a marathon at the beginning of June. From what I've been reading, the general ...
A: I carly I would go with 4 20 milers but also 7 15 to 18 milers.Just spread them all out and run them ...
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| gaining too much muscle in thighs from running | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I have been on a running and elliptical program (about 3 miles per day) for two months now. The goal ...
A: Gaining muscle will happen any time you start exercising,but a certain amount of fat can still ...
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| Long-time runner and staleness, weight | 12/17/2007 |
Q: I'm 52 and have been running for over 25 years (five or six days a week. The only breaks in running ...
A: I have put a few words together for you to focus and your mind.ENJOY. John DOWN BUT NOT OUT, It ...
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| Long-time runner and staleness, weight | 12/15/2007 |
Q: I'm 52 and have been running for over 25 years (five or six days a week. The only breaks in running ...
A: You have left out or forgot...What is your primary reason for doing what your doing and your short ...
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| Jogging Itch | 12/14/2007 |
Q: I've always wanted to be fit by running though i do weights training. But I'm always put off running ...
A: I know what you mean,i had the same situation when i started back up years ago which in time went ...
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| Dull Hamsting Pain | 12/12/2007 |
Q: In July 2007 I completed a marathon. In weeks leading up to the marathon (during my taper) I felt I ...
A: Training properly for a marathon takes a great toll on the complete muscular skeleton system and it ...
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| training for a half/marathon | 12/10/2007 |
Q: John, I have been running. I run three miles three times a week and on the weekend do a longer run. ...
A: To respond to your question properly for the half marathon,could you please give me more detailed ...
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| Fluid/blood in knee | 12/8/2007 |
Q: I have been running regularly from past two years inspite of swelling and knee pain and was least ...
A: There is nothing wrong with running,but from time to time you will have to deal with situations and ...
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| bad calf pain | 12/6/2007 |
Q: I'm really hoping you can help me out on this. I'm 15 yrs. old, 5'6" and I play varsity soccer ...
A: Its more than likely a good strain.I would recommend you use a stationary bike to maintain your ...
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| Marathon runner nutrition... | 11/27/2007 |
Q: Mr. DeHart, I was hoping you could elaborate on a marathon runner's nutritional intake immediately ...
A: Just a good balance with focus on carbs,light on fiber foods and stay away from heavy meats and to ...
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| foot pain | 11/23/2007 |
Q: I've been starting to run just because I started enjoying it and to lose weight. But recently I've ...
A: When you start a running program whether or not your over weight you will experience some ...
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| pulled muscle | 11/21/2007 |
Q: I have started training for a marathon and the other day I pulled a muscle in my calf - only very, ...
A: You might not of pulled it,and just strained it.Their is no real answer to time for healing,since it ...
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| Shoulder pain | 11/20/2007 |
Q: When I run longer distances, my left shoulder often starts to hurt (I would say 75% of the time.) ...
A: Most all running injuries are directly related to alignment and tracking from head to toe and that ...
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| ankle pain | 11/18/2007 |
Q: I recently started jogging 3 times a week on the 200meters trail for last 6 weeks. My problem is ...
A: As you start a running program you are going to experience a number of situations over time as your ...
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| treadmills | 11/16/2007 |
Q: what good running treadmills would you suggest? thanks, art
A: Sorry i really can't help with this situation,i don't keep up with them.The one thing i would ...
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| Knee pain but no previous injury | 11/14/2007 |
Q: I've been experiencing pain in both knees about 15 mins into my exercise routine. I've recently ...
A: You probably have a slight case of chondromalacia.I would rule out arthritis untill you totally put ...
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| pain in right leg | 11/13/2007 |
Q: I am a runner..have run a marathon and usually run about 9-12 miles a week outside or at gym. At ...
A: I can't really pin point it with out a more clear description,but here are a few of things it could ...
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| How did you design your biking program? | 11/10/2007 |
Q: What did your biking regimen look like when you were rehabilitating your knees? You mentioned 30 to ...
A: I was in great shape 80 to 90 miles a week setting PR's and ready for a low sub 3 hr marathon in 6 ...
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| Hip Pain follow up | 11/8/2007 |
Q: Question John - I listed below a question I had back in early August along with your answer. I am ...
A: Many times the angle or curvarture of the surface can cause many problems such as what your ...
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| Chondromalacia.. I think | 11/6/2007 |
Q: About 12 months ago I started running really hard. I jumped right into it with no prior experience. ...
A: You don't have a choice,except to get busy and start the rehabbing if you ever expect to be active ...
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| Knee pain while running | 11/5/2007 |
Q: John, I am experiencing knee pain only while I am running. I run about 4 or 5 miles about 3-4 ...
A: Most all injuries are directly related to alignment and tracking.I recommend you give up the ...
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| knee pain | 11/4/2007 |
Q: I am training for my first marathon (Jan 13) and am beginning to have knee pain. I'm noticing the ...
A: Start including some stationary bike a couple times a week for 45 min per workout to help with the ...
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| Shoulder 'Stitch' when running/Sore arch of foot | 11/3/2007 |
Q: Firstly, thank you for the service you provide. I came to this site to find advice re hip pain, & ...
A: The only thing i can think of is fallen arch.I personally think it just has not adapted to your ...
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| Knee Problems | 10/30/2007 |
Q: I had a questions regarding running and knee pain. I read through a few of the other Q & A's ...
A: Most all injuries are directly related to alignment,and tracking of the knee.There for you have to ...
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| hip pain | 10/29/2007 |
Q: John, I am new to running, 39 yrs old & in good health. I eat well balanced meals w/ vit c & ...
A: The piriformis and the sciatica nerve are interrelated so it is hard to differentiate which is the ...
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| morning runs | 10/28/2007 |
Q: Hey, I'm Lily, and i'm in 8th grade. I'm not exactly a good runer, and according to my parents, ...
A: If you really think you can't wake up then by all means go for it.You got a do what you got a do to ...
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| morning runs | 10/26/2007 |
Q: Hey, I'm Lily, and i'm in 8th grade. I'm not exactly a good runer, and according to my parents, ...
A: I would work up to 5 days a week for 30 minutes.I would also 2 days a week about 10 minutes into the ...
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| Constant Knee pain | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I had put on some weight recently and decided to take up on-the-spot jogging for the same.i used to ...
A: First stop taking medication.This only mask what your trying to correct.You Have a slight case of ...
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| Chondromalicia Solution Questions | 10/24/2007 |
Q: I've read both of the recent questions about 'clicking' of the knee and it's something I have ...
A: It makes my job so much easier.Also your performances are fantastic,GREAT JOB.Question number ...
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| Chondal Malacia Patellae | 10/23/2007 |
Q: I was told i had CMP over two years ago now from participating in alot if not too much hockey. The ...
A: Your situation can be corrected and you will be as good as new ,but it is going to be required of ...
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| speed | 10/22/2007 |
Q: how do i increase my 40 time to at least a 4'5 or 4'6
A: I could give you some good workouts with running and weight training,but i'm a distance coach and i ...
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| RE: breathing | 10/21/2007 |
Q: Ok, you need a quick bio on me, so here it is... My marathon in January 13th. This is my 2nd week ...
A: Your diet looks fine,but i would knock off the weight training till after the marathon.Your body can ...
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| breathing | 10/20/2007 |
Q: I've begun to train for a marathon in January and am having difficulties with a cramp in my side. ...
A: The first thing i need from you is your BIO in regards to your training and your program as miles ...
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| Persistant Calf Pain while Running | 10/20/2007 |
Q: Height: 5'10'' Weight: 215lbs Age: 40 I've been running short distances and slowly building up in ...
A: You have to get into steady consistent stretching of your calf muscles before and also during your ...
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| Cramp on treadmill | 10/19/2007 |
Q: Afer years of being overweight I have recently invested in a treadmill - electric one, I have lost ...
A: Your calf muscles will adapt in time.What i would recommend is stop from time to time when your ...
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| started running now gaining weight | 10/18/2007 |
Q: I played soccer in HS but haven't ran since then, I'm now 22. I just started a running program (a ...
A: Your only putting in aprox.13 miles.You will burn about 100cal a mile for the week.That is 1300 ...
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| tennis running | 10/18/2007 |
Q: I am on a tennis team at my school, and our coach drills us by running and stuff. I am good at ...
A: You have to build your endurance.I would recommend getting out there and and gradually build up to ...
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| Knee Pain | 10/13/2007 |
Q: I have a question for ya. I train in Mixed Martial Arts which requires some intense and explosive ...
A: You have a case of chondromalacia based on your description daniel.First you will be back 100% as ...
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| Heart Rate Monitors | 10/12/2007 |
Q: I have a strange phenomenon that occurs every time i run first thing in the morning. As soon as i ...
A: I know what your talking about since years ago i used one for some time and it does take time to ...
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| knee pain | 10/12/2007 |
Q: I started just running like one or two times a week and build up to about 4-5 times a week. i would ...
A: Most running injury's are directly related to alignment,tracking.What you did with those sprints was ...
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| iliac crest pain | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I have been running for years. Just finished training and running in the Army 10 miler. 3 weeks ...
A: Most all problems associated with running are directly related to alignment,tracking.There is never ...
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| sore calfs and numbness while running | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I have a issue when I run my calf hurt and at a certain point my feet fall asleep and get all numb. ...
A: One thing which is common is shoes are to tight and leave no room for the foot to spread on ...
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| Hip Pain | 10/5/2007 |
Q: .. About 6 months ago I developed a pain in my left hip, which was more painful after my run. The ...
A: First,, don't go running to a physio doctor or any doctor untill you completely rehabb your ...
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| Hip Pain | 10/5/2007 |
Q: .. About 6 months ago I developed a pain in my left hip, which was more painful after my run. The ...
A: Here is a great site for a lot of stuff.Just click around.Two area's. www.ronjones.org For ...
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| running | 10/4/2007 |
Q: what are some ways to help you run a long distance without getting so tired.
A: I was asking the same question when i started out a number of years ago,but there wasn't anybody ...
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| Hip Pain | 10/4/2007 |
Q: .. About 6 months ago I developed a pain in my left hip, which was more painful after my run. The ...
A: Most all problems in running are directly related to alignment,tracking.There are many things that ...
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| Calf Pain | 10/3/2007 |
Q: I've gotten back into running/jogging after having stopped for a few months. I've been doing good ...
A: That is a pinch nerve some place.Most problems in running are directly related to alignment and ...
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| jogging techniques | 10/3/2007 |
Q: I am a male aged 43. I usually jog around 2-3 times a week for about 35-45mins each. My questions ...
A: When you encounter a hill just run normal and let the hills incline work the musculature targeted.If ...
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| Beginner | 10/2/2007 |
Q: I'm really wanting to get in shape and I know that running or power walking is a great way to start. ...
A: The first thing you want to keep in mind is to have a lot of patience and don't be in a hurry ...
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| Marathon October 7th | 9/28/2007 |
Q: I am training for my first marathon, (Portland, October 7th, just 8 days out. I have been following ...
A: Dr. Tina I think you made the right call on chodromalicia.All the training and preperations you have ...
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| running on a treadmill | 9/27/2007 |
Q: I need to know if running on a treadmill will work my abs. I don't like doing exercise so just need ...
A: Great abs are produced with a lot of ab work,fine tune diet,reducing body fat.Running does work the ...
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| knee problem | 9/27/2007 |
Q: I have a problem that goes from one knee to the other. I feel a short sharp pain somewhere inside my ...
A: As your running progreses over the years and which will allways be the case,you develop muscle ...
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| jogging in place | 9/26/2007 |
Q: I read the answer to one of your previous questions about using intervals when jogging in place but ...
A: It is not as effective,but you have to do what you have to do untill things change.One thing which ...
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| Slow twitch/ fast twitch | 9/25/2007 |
Q: I use to be a great sprinter in high school, but now 8 years later I have gained weight and I am in ...
A: I would not worry about your building slow twitch at this time.You do want to get your body fat down ...
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| stomache ache when running | 9/21/2007 |
Q: My son recently started running xc in high school. He reports having "stomach aches" at times, ...
A: Running places a tremendous strain on the abs and surounding area and especialy at the end of a run ...
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| Sharp hip pain after running. Cant walk. | 9/19/2007 |
Q: I was jogging and felt a pain in my left hip from inside. I run through pain a little bit but then ...
A: Starting back up your going to experience some problems from time to time,and you must get back to ...
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| knee soreness | 9/18/2007 |
Q: Hey John, Hello, I am 28 years old and I have some light to mild pain in my left knee. Well about ...
A: You are experiencing alignment,tracking problems and developing a slight case of chondromalacia.I ...
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| Weight Gaining. | 9/18/2007 |
Q: I am trying to start gaining weight and heard that Creatine my help me. I was wondering if you had ...
A: The only weight you want to put on is muscle weight,which is done with overloading the musculature ...
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| Blood blisters on "ring finger" toe | 9/17/2007 |
Q: Every time I go for runs/jogs of more than 3 miles I wind up with a nasty blood blister on both of ...
A: This sounds to me like your running shoes are to tight and not leaving any room for your foot to ...
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| Metatarsal Injury | 9/17/2007 |
Q: I am in a boot cast until my next check up in two weeks time. I am due to run the NYC Marathon on ...
A: The best tool i would reccomend is a stationary bike in which you can do anything on the bike that ...
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| running with cramps | 9/15/2007 |
Q: How do you prevent from getting cramps when running because I just started cross country in school. ...
A: No....You start hydrating first thing in morning for a afternoon race or workout.Picture a river ...
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| New to Jogging | 9/14/2007 |
Q: My name is Sarah and I'm 26, (5'7,173 lbs). I started jogging a few weeks ago, both to lose weight ...
A: The hurting in the front of your legs is shin splints and is normal for some one just starting from ...
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| running with cramps | 9/13/2007 |
Q: How do you prevent from getting cramps when running because I just started cross country in school.
A: First you must watch your diet a good 4 to 6 hours before you train or race in order to make sure ...
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| What to eat before a run | 9/12/2007 |
Q: I'm 44 male that has been running every 2nd day for about a year. Truth be told I really don't ...
A: I think you would enjoy your running more and you would feel less trashed at the end of your run if ...
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| Swelling | 9/10/2007 |
Q: My husband is not a runner, but a carpenter. On his knees running screws into a deck. Directly under ...
A: I would really need a lot more info to properly comment such as when this started to develop.Things ...
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| lower leg pain when jogging | 9/9/2007 |
Q: i am getting great pain in my lower leg when running in the lower leg just above the ankle in the ...
A: I'm quite sure your experiencing a slight case of shin splints.This can happen often in individuals ...
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| KNEE PAIN | 9/8/2007 |
Q: I am 49 yrs old and have been doing a bootcamp 5 days a week for the past 4 weeks..We run and do wt ...
A: I don't know what kind of shape you were in before you started ,but it sounds just like a little ...
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| sore leg | 9/7/2007 |
Q: i started running a few weeks ago every day for about a mile and the front of my lower left leg has ...
A: That can be a normal thing to happen when starting out and they are shin splints.You don't have to ...
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| Ankle and Foot Pain | 9/6/2007 |
Q: I've experienced ankle pain down to the foot whenever I jog/run or even walk too much or too fast. ...
A: I can't really make out what your describing Jim.I would really need some more info that pin points ...
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| Clicking in the knee when walking, especially loud when walking up stairs | 9/5/2007 |
Q: About 4 months ago I decided to take up road jogging and get myself fit, I did take it easy but ...
A: Here is what i recommend kel,i have copied some case historys cause,prescription on how to take care ...
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| knee pain | 9/5/2007 |
Q: I used to run an hour/3 times a week. But developed this syndrome where after 5-7 minutes into the ...
A: I can't understand what you mean by your kneess sieze up.The one thing which i see a lot of and ...
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| Hip pain | 9/4/2007 |
Q: I started running this year in training for a half marathon and I have recently beeen experiencing ...
A: First thing, is after training for four months the training you have done is in the body and is what ...
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| knee pain problem or SI problem? | 9/2/2007 |
Q: I am a 34 yr old female runner, \i usually run 6 days a week, 2 weekends ago my long run went a bit ...
A: The on going high level of training your doing will create many imbalances and alignmet ...
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| ankle pain/ shin spints? | 9/1/2007 |
Q: I'm 38 and weight 225. I started jogging about two months ago. I got fitted shoes for my flat feet. ...
A: 99% sure it is shin splints.You can't run through this.This is your body talking to you,fix me,treat ...
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| Never healing sprain on top of my foot | 8/31/2007 |
Q: In early April I was at a jobsite and a 30lb window fell directly on top of my left foot. I was ...
A: Your foot just said you did to much to soon.Trying to figure out how long a injury takes to totally ...
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| Sore knees | 8/30/2007 |
Q: I have been jogging for 20 years. About a year ago my right knee started having a twinge of pain ...
A: First thing i want to say is if you can have a great deal of patience and not give up and stick to ...
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| Getting tired while running | 8/30/2007 |
Q: OK, I have been running for a year and a half. I started running at sea level and generally did 2-3 ...
A: The hot tub is not the problem so continue to enjoy it.I think it has something to do with your diet ...
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| Camelback | 8/28/2007 |
Q: I've been running with a Camelback lately. I enjoy the peace of mind it gives me. Is it safe ...
A: The answer is know,as long as you realize you have to maintain some additional prevention exercises ...
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| half-marathon | 8/28/2007 |
Q: DeHart(or is it Mr.), I am running a half-marathon this Sunday. Lately, I've been training a pretty ...
A: If you are running a half marathon sunday,the only recommendation i have is just do some easy ...
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| calf mussle tightness | 8/27/2007 |
Q: I just started running It's taken me 2 weeks just to be able to run a full mile. What keeps holding ...
A: When just starting out it takes time for the musculature to adapt.When you start out after 5 minutes ...
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| knee pain | 8/26/2007 |
Q: I have been running for about 3 yrs and recently have been training for a marathon.I am currently ...
A: Sounds like a tracking problem.When you train for a marathon many things can pop up due to the ...
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| Dry heaving/Gagging/Coughing during daily run | 8/26/2007 |
Q: I weigh 113 presently and am 5'5 feet tall(my weight has never fluctuated). I try not to eat much ...
A: I have answered questions like this before which you can find in my questions answered area,but ...
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| First Marathon Jitters | 8/23/2007 |
Q: I have been following a training program for my first marathon since early April. I have not really ...
A: First,what your going thru is normal as to have you prepared properly.The real question is have you ...
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| hip pain from jogging? | 8/22/2007 |
Q: I have been experiencing rather bad hip pain for the past week. I have been a treadmill walker, but ...
A: First thing i would do is stop using the (Etodolac)and any other meds.The reason for this is you ...
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| starting to run | 8/21/2007 |
Q: i have decided to start jogging/run in the mornings and i was wondering on what the best way to ...
A: You got good advice.Just gradually move into it.The most important thing to keep in mind as you move ...
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| post 1/2 marathon | 8/20/2007 |
Q: I completed my first 1/2 marathon...it was fantastic! I felt great, ran at a comfortable pace (I ...
A: That is music to my ears.You deserve to be comended for a successfull debut half marathon.Carly you ...
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| Can Races be Fun? | 8/19/2007 |
Q: I started runnung 10 months ago - from a couch potato to running my second 5k race yesterday. I am ...
A: Yes running can be fun if you just approach it that way and just as you said for the focus, ...
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| Jogging and Knee Injury | 8/19/2007 |
Q: Few months back I slipped on a wet floor and my knee bended in a wrong direction. My doctor reffered ...
A: Your situation was not caused by running on hard surface.By all means you will be able to run again ...
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| Chondromalacia | 8/18/2007 |
Q: I am a woman of 43 years old and have had chondromalacia for too many years. I have had no pain for ...
A: Question...1 No,the body gets rid of it along the way,and thats why you want a constant flow. ...
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| Outer Knee Pain | 8/16/2007 |
Q: I have been running consistently for the past year and am working towards a half marathon in ...
A: Question 1..alignment, imbalance,tracking of knee. Question 2..Start adding 3 stationary bike ...
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| Stamina | 8/15/2007 |
Q: !.....Remember me...somedays ago i told you that i have a soccer match...well with that one won,i ...
A: Still not a lot of time to get in top shape,but i will add one workout which should really lift your ...
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| Jogging/squats for "Pear" Shapes | 8/15/2007 |
Q: I've been jogging/exercising on and off since I was around 17 and I am now 22. I find that it is ...
A: Yes,get rid of the squats and lunges get into hill repeats.Will shape the quads and the butttocks ...
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| Hip Pain | 8/10/2007 |
Q: I have been running since June of this year. I ran a 5 mile race on July 4th. 4 miles into the ...
A: First thing i would do is stop taking alleve and naproxin.You have to treat the cause.The medicine ...
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| Right Knee | 8/10/2007 |
Q: I have recently been training for the police officers fitness exam. I ran for about a half mile than ...
A: The 40's did it,and probably strained some tendons and messed up your alignment of the tracking of ...
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| My First Marathon | 8/9/2007 |
Q: Sir, Good Morning! I am running my first Marathon exactly one month from today. I am still ...
A: First tell me how long you have been training for this and how many miles you have put in.Also your ...
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| Staminaaaaaaa! | 8/8/2007 |
Q: I used to run for a long long time on a soccer field earlier,maybe......30-40 sprints i could do ...
A: With only a few days to go the only thing you can do now is just get out every day and do some easy ...
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| hip joint pain | 8/8/2007 |
Q: I am a 21 year old female in decent shape and I love to run. I decided a few months ago to train ...
A: Most problems are associated with alignment and weak musculature and trying to build up mileage to ...
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| lower abdominal pan while running | 8/7/2007 |
Q: I noticed a post about a similar problem as mine and wanted some information as well. For the past ...
A: A lot of problems that crop up for runners from time to time who have not been at it for very long ...
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| Pain while running | 8/6/2007 |
Q: I've just started running, mainly to build stammer. I'm fine for the first mile but after that my ...
A: Your knee is not tracking properly.I would recomend you do some stationary biking a 2 to 3 time a ...
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| re: foot pain | 8/6/2007 |
Q: Ok, so here is a typical menu for me. Keep in mind that I am still trying to lose weight (have lost ...
A: I think your diet looks real good and healthy.For your breakfast i would add a couple of tablespoons ...
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| foot pain | 8/2/2007 |
Q: Unfortuantely, I have only 18 days left till my race...don't really have time to break in a new pair ...
A: As far as pain goes,just cut back your running the last week and a half with a couple easy walks,and ...
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| Toes sorta numb | 8/1/2007 |
Q: I just started running a month ago and I have experienced that when I take my shoes off, my far 2 ...
A: It seems to me based on your description that it has to do with a neuroma(nerve).It is a common ...
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| Clicking Near Ankle While Running | 7/31/2007 |
Q: I recently started hearing/feeling a clicking sound somewhere between the top of my foot and to the ...
A: It seems to me based on your description that it is your peroneal tendon.Rather than me explain the ...
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| Answer This Please lol | 7/31/2007 |
Q: My name is shawn. I live in the desert. ive only run when i needed to. It kills me lol. How do you ...
A: The best way is just focus on alternating a walk jog program,gradually working into complete ...
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| foot pain | 7/26/2007 |
Q: I'm 4 weeks out from my half marathon. I'm having pain on the "ball of my left foot," below the big ...
A: I have heard of this and experienced it my self years ago.It is more than likley a neruoma.One of ...
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| Knee injury | 7/25/2007 |
Q: Last year i had a motor bike accident, and hurt my knee. It didn't seem serious, I just couldn't ...
A: I really can't get a feel for the injury based on your description,so i would ask you if you could ...
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| chrondral malatia | 7/25/2007 |
Q: I've had this condition since I was 16 and am now 23. I'm sick of the knee pain and pretty much was ...
A: You do not have to live with your situation,and if you have a ton of patience and are consistent ...
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| gagging / throwing up while running: | 7/24/2007 |
Q: I have been running for about 7 weeks training for 10k on Labor Day. I am on a good training play ...
A: As you start to get in better shape and start pushing yourself,your body starts clearing itself ...
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| Jogging | 7/23/2007 |
Q: Hey John, Sean Barker here...I live in Las Vegas i am 22 years old and at about 230 6' 5". Anyway, ...
A: You are correct about taking time of from time to time.You can always do walking on odd days.Your ...
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| Runner's Nutrition | 7/22/2007 |
Q: My boyfriend runs upwards of 3 miles 5 times a week and though I'm very proud of his dedication I ...
A: I really wouldn't worry since that is really not excessive.As long as he maintains a good healthy ...
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| chondromalacia | 7/21/2007 |
Q: I read the previous posts in regards to the severe chondromalacia which were slightly helpful, but I ...
A: First i want to tell you that at one time over 20 years ago i to was totally frustrated with this ...
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| 5K races | 7/20/2007 |
Q: I run in several local 5K races and my time is pretty consistant. I don't know how to train to ...
A: Two things you can do rachel is increase your mileage either by the length of your present runs or ...
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| Running/Jogging | 7/20/2007 |
Q:
A: To improve your running,the key is being consistent from day to day with a lot of variety such as ...
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| chondro malacia patella | 7/19/2007 |
Q: I read your answer to another person regarding this condition and I have a further question about ...
A: The stationary bike is without question the best tool to rehab your knee and getting back tracking ...
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| Correct work out approach? | 7/18/2007 |
Q: I am a 19 year old male, about 160 lbs, and a 5' 11" frame. I am in decent shape, mostly from ...
A: I think it looks like a nice balanced schedule,except you need a little more ab work for the six ...
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| Knee | 7/18/2007 |
Q: I'm a division II rugby player and to keep in shape I do quite a bit of running, distance and ...
A: The best tool for your situation,knee,hip,cardio is a stationary bike.You can do long,short plus ...
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| left leg inner mid calf pain | 7/17/2007 |
Q: I started training for a marathon coming up in nov. About a month ago I stopped running because of ...
A: In order to address your question properly i need to know a complete bio,height, weight,age,when you ...
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| Heel Pain with walking & running | 7/17/2007 |
Q: I have a weird problem with pain in my left heel. The pain is right on the back / bottom of my heel ...
A: It very likley could be a bone spur which may cause pain and tenderness at the base of the calcaneus ...
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| menstrual like cramps while jogging | 7/16/2007 |
Q: I noticed you answered a similar question, but I too suffer from the same menstrual like ...
A: I don't have a solid answer for you other than what i mentioned others.Everybody is different so i ...
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| knee popping and numb hamstring | 7/13/2007 |
Q: I am 32 and have been running for about a year now. My weight has gone from 235 down to 215. Eating ...
A: First neither of your situations are real serious,but when your body starts talking to you you must ...
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| Burning Feet | 7/13/2007 |
Q: I'm a 38 year old female and have been physically active all my life: walking, jogging, hiking, ...
A: I do know what you mean,and experienced it myself years ago.I don't have a hard and fast answer ...
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| Sprint triathlons | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I participate in Sprint triathlons. So the distances are approx - 1/2 mile swim, 16 mile bike and 4 ...
A: I guess from what your telling me you plan on being out on the course for 1hr 40 min.In this ...
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| 5K training | 7/9/2007 |
Q: I have been running in several 5K road runs in my area. I would like to improve my time. The last ...
A: To advise you properly i would need to know how much training you are willing to do to knock some ...
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| nutrition and training | 7/8/2007 |
Q: I've been training for a half marathon and have gotten to the 10 point. Up until now, I pretty much ...
A: I would not eat before your training runs.I would just slow the pace what ever it is and just make ...
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| weight loss | 7/8/2007 |
Q: 235pds, and 22 years old i just enrolled in a gym 2 weeks ago trying to lose weight considering i ...
A: The running your doing is fine,along with a quality balanced diet.Just have a lot of patience and ...
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| interval runs | 7/7/2007 |
Q: I'm an 18 year old sportsman and I have been advised to start interval training by my sports coach. ...
A: The first thing i need to know before i can advise you on the intervals,is what sport or event if it ...
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| 44 year old female with 3 yr old knee injury | 7/7/2007 |
Q: John, I am 44 years old and used to be pretty athletic. I like to jog, but 3 yrs ago I tore my ACL ...
A: If you really love it and are willing to put in the time to rehab it properly and have a lot of ...
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| Recreational jogger | 7/5/2007 |
Q: I have begun jogging about 6 months ago, I am up to about 2-3 miles mostly every day. However, my ...
A: The footing is not a problem.The body's musculature and energy systems adapts to a level of stress ...
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| hip pain | 7/4/2007 |
Q: I am an avid runner - normally 3-4 miles 3-4 times a week. Now I am getting hip pain and even if I ...
A: You do not need orthotics.You must get to the route of the problem and what is causing it.In most ...
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| I don't have asthma, but... | 7/3/2007 |
Q: Hey I'm going to be a junior in high school this coming year, and ive been dying to joing the ...
A: You are the kind of athlete i just love to work with and are hard to fine.I really got a great sense ...
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| half marathon | 7/2/2007 |
Q: I am running my first half marathon in August. I've been reading a lot about "tapering down" the ...
A: Depending on what your goals are and what your trying to accomplish time wise and the length of your ...
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| sore knee :) | 7/1/2007 |
Q: (chondro malacia or iliotibial band). I recently trained and walked the AVON walk which is 40 miles ...
A: For sure you have a slight case of chondromalacia based on your description of your situation.I ...
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| Leg muscle pain when running at altitude | 7/1/2007 |
Q: My son has been running daily for 2 years in Colorado Springs. He also runs daily when he comes ...
A: The altitude should not make any difference.He is probably pushing to hard and not including some ...
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| Sore upper thighs from hill running? | 6/30/2007 |
Q: I’m 26, 6’2”, and 148 lbs. I just started running for exercise about 3 weeks ago. I started slow ...
A: You sure did over do it.I would just go very easy on the flat for a while.Two hill workouts a week ...
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| Tendon question? | 6/29/2007 |
Q: "I have been experiencing a dull pain on the inside of my lower leg just up from the ankle bone and ...
A: If your positive it is not shin splints.Its very likely the peroneal tendon.Tendons that pass over ...
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| Knee Probs | 6/28/2007 |
Q: I have been competing in various sports since I was about 13, my main sport being Rugby, I stopped ...
A: It seems like a little patella tendonitis,in which i would recomend icing after your workouts.I ...
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| track | 6/28/2007 |
Q: I'm 14 and going to be a sophomore in high school this coming school year. When I was younger, I ...
A: There is no magic to coming back,just a lot of patience and consistecy on a daily basis.No magic ...
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| Warm-up? | 6/27/2007 |
Q: and thanks for the website. I have recently started running and I what the best warm up is to avoid ...
A: The best thing is to just start off with some easy walking and then work into some running very very ...
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| sore knees/ankles | 6/27/2007 |
Q: I am 33 years old, and I have lost about 70 pounds in the last 2 years. I have recently taken up ...
A: You will be fine in time,but you have to be more patient.Years have gone by with no exercise,and the ...
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| Chondromalacia ( have read the other entires here) | 6/26/2007 |
Q: I'm a 23-yr old female, and have been suffering (yes, that is the word) from chondromalacia since I ...
A: There comes a time when we have to put some of the things on hold to enjoy brighter days down the ...
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| Numbness on inner side of knee | 6/24/2007 |
Q: I jog /run around 20/25 miles per week and have done so for around the last 7 months. I do have a ...
A: I think it could be some nerve situation,but this is very hard to to put a finger on this.I will say ...
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| Have I got jumpers knee?? | 6/24/2007 |
Q: I have ran for over 6 months on a treadmill and have recently started running outside on hard ...
A: The things your learning about your body and what you need to do to stay in shape are ...
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| Stree fracture | 6/19/2007 |
Q: I am 19 and last October suffered a stress fracture to the second metatarsal. I didn't rest properly ...
A: The diet plays a role in healing,but not at the speed you would like.The only other exercise you ...
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| Have I got jumpers knee?? | 6/19/2007 |
Q: I have ran for over 6 months on a treadmill and have recently started running outside on hard ...
A: You will be able to step again,and i would stick to your own program.I'm very familiar with a spin ...
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| Have I got jumpers knee?? | 6/18/2007 |
Q: I have ran for over 6 months on a treadmill and have recently started running outside on hard ...
A: Don't worry about starting up,you will do fine.Yes it would be a good idea to stop the step ...
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| Stamina, Speed, Not incredibly plausible? | 6/18/2007 |
Q: I'm 18, 5'7 and around 110lbs. Right now I'm trying to gain weight while getting in shape to join ...
A: If your time is 11 min now,it will take a very long time to reach 6min.The training goals should be ...
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| Have I got jumpers knee?? | 6/17/2007 |
Q: I have ran for over 6 months on a treadmill and have recently started running outside on hard ...
A: Relax and be patient,it has only been a few days.You mentioned vit c 3 times a week.It is 3 times a ...
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| Knee pain | 6/14/2007 |
Q: Hi, I have started a running program w/in the past 2 weeks after not doing much the past 7 months ...
A: I would spend some time for the the next 30 days riding an exercise bike to retrack the knee and ...
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| Have I got jumpers knee?? | 6/13/2007 |
Q: I have ran for over 6 months on a treadmill and have recently started running outside on hard ...
A: Don't worry you will be running again and for many years to come as long as you keep ahead of all ...
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| Calf pains | 6/13/2007 |
Q: For nearly two years I have been suffering acute pains just below my calf muscle. I first remember ...
A: You could have a slight soleus pull.The tibialis diccomfort is a slight case of shin splints.You ...
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| painful second toenail after power walking/jogging | 6/12/2007 |
Q: I read your Q/A with the person asking about the same problem, only his pain was in his great ...
A: The only thing i think it could be is the fit of your shoes,To tight and getting squesed,no room for ...
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| Knee Pain | 6/10/2007 |
Q: I'm 13 and i ran for cross country and track. I'm not usually great at running since I'm more of a ...
A: At your age your body is still growing and with all your activity's puts a lot of stress on all your ...
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| New to excercise - Knee pain on elliptical | 6/9/2007 |
Q: I am 32 years old, and have gotten very little strenuous excercise in the last 5 years. I am 6' ...
A: Getting back to exercise more than likly you will encounter some alightment problems.I don't feel ...
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| Sprints or long runs? | 6/9/2007 |
Q: hey john. I am a 15 (almost 16) guy that is about 187 lb and 5' 8" and a half. My body fat % is some ...
A: I good program will provide both mike,but a lower body fat will require geting the right proper ...
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| Running: Pain from the buttock to leg | 6/6/2007 |
Q: I am overweight and I recently started exercising (started 3 weeks Back). I run for 30 Mins and ...
A: I really don't think so.When you start a program you will from time to time experience some ...
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| Occasional knee pain | 6/6/2007 |
Q: I am 26 years old, and I ran track for 6 years in highschool/college. A year after I was through, I ...
A: How goes it former athlete You have a real case of chondromalacia.If you have a lot of patience and ...
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| foot ligament pain | 6/5/2007 |
Q: I used to be a skateboarder in my youth to the detriment of my ankles. Re-ocurring ankle sprains ...
A: You are not permanently damaged,you have to take your situation very seriously and do some ...
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| stomach pain with running | 6/4/2007 |
Q: My daughter is 26 and each time she jogs her stomach gets pains similar to menstral than when she is ...
A: Running puts a lot of stress on the abs,and if hers are a little weak this could be a factor along ...
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| weight training for half marathon | 6/4/2007 |
Q: I've just started training for my first half marathon in August. I would like to spend 2 days a ...
A: Since you just started training for your first half marathon,i would not reccomend you start a ...
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| stomach pain with running | 6/3/2007 |
Q: My daughter is 26 and each time she jogs her stomach gets pains similar to menstral than when she is ...
A: I would need a little more info on her past and present running,height, weight,duration of runs and ...
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| Athletic Supporter & Knee Pain | 6/1/2007 |
Q: Namaste Mr. John I am 26 years young guy living in Delhi, India. I have started Jogging about 12 ...
A: I have copied some case histories of cause and prescription to take care of your knee ...
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| calf cramping | 5/29/2007 |
Q: I have been jogging for about 3 months now, only going 4-5 miles per day. Lately, I have been ...
A: What you are experencing is a start up situation as your body adapt's to the level of training that ...
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| My Knees | 5/29/2007 |
Q: I have been playing basketball since grade 5. and i started having osgood slatter disease in my ...
A: No surgery as best i researched or permanent damage.It is quite common in a small age group of your ...
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| numb feet | 5/26/2007 |
Q: Hey there, I just noticed this site and figured I would ask an important question about my training. ...
A: If you want to get back into running,i would suggest you get into a more consistent schedule instead ...
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| deep calf pain | 5/24/2007 |
Q: I was sad to read your advice on resting 3-4 weeks. I've really been in the "zone" for running ...
A: The infrastructure and the musculature,tendons,connective tissue all work toghther.If you have ...
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| Knee Pain | 5/23/2007 |
Q: John- My right knee has popped for about 10 years. I have run often on and off for periods of time ...
A: You are going to be back 100% and loving it again if you have a lot of patience and a consistent ...
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| persistently sore sartorius | 5/22/2007 |
Q: I'm 72, fit, 28-years of 5-6 days-a-week runs for health. Still doing slow, 1,000-mile years. A long ...
A: Greetings from rentacoach int hdq. Thanks so much for your gracious comments.It is people like you ...
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| Injury | 5/21/2007 |
Q: My friend has been jogging & apparently her ankles are hurting. She is 5'2", 132 pounds, wears size ...
A: If she is just starting out,this can be somewhat normal as her body adapts to the overload.Also the ...
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| persistently sore sartorius | 5/21/2007 |
Q: I'm 72, fit, 28-years of 5-6 days-a-week runs for health. Still doing slow, 1,000-mile years. A long ...
A: Your going to have to get involved in some rehap exercises,since your situation involves other ...
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| deep calf pain | 5/20/2007 |
Q: I have been experiencing deep calf pain while jogging for the last 3 days. At first I thought it ...
A: You are right about the rest,but i would do some active rest.The best tool i have found is an ...
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| Cramping on right side | 5/18/2007 |
Q: I'm 20 years old and use to run in H/S but I broke my ankle and had to stop. I have recently joined ...
A: You could of pulled a abdominal muscle,but more than likley is weak abs.Since your just getting back ...
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| runner's knee | 5/17/2007 |
Q: I am only 14 years old and i have been suffering from knee pain for over 3 months and i went to the ...
A: You will be fine and enjoy all the activity's you desire in the years ahead.Your body is still young ...
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| Good walking/jogging shoes | 5/17/2007 |
Q: I am a 26 year old female at about 150pds. I just started to exercise for the first time in my life ...
A: Your body will adapt to your new program over time and you just have to have a lot of patience and ...
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| Running injury | 5/16/2007 |
Q: I've been running road races for the past four years and I keep getting shin splints. Even when I ...
A: I would not recommend orthotics.As a rule the muscles and tissue should adapt over time.After runs ...
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| Quads Tightening | 5/15/2007 |
Q: I had been running on the tread mill 5-6 times a week at the gym mostly in the mornings before work ...
A: Leg extensions,leg curls,adductor,abductor,leg presses,half squats.I would also add a good ab work ...
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| Quads Tightening | 5/14/2007 |
Q: I had been running on the tread mill 5-6 times a week at the gym mostly in the mornings before work ...
A: It is really hard to pin point your situation,but what i allways do with athletes is trace back to ...
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| fartlek | 5/12/2007 |
Q: John, My friend keeps telling me to do fartliks...what exactly is this as I don't want t ask him ...
A: It can be any length of run where you keep changing the speed and the recovery such as for a 1 hour ...
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| Chondromalacia | 5/12/2007 |
Q: I saw a post from you about runners knee from June of last year and was wondering if you could give ...
A: You will be as good as new and be able to do anything you want to do if you slow down and set a ...
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| Cramping in calf muscles | 5/10/2007 |
Q: I am a recreational runner and successfully completed a half marathon yesterday. As with prior ...
A: You didn't mention the times you ran,10k, half marathon,marathon.One thing i noticed is running in a ...
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| female runner strange gait | 5/10/2007 |
Q: I work with a young female runner who needs to get her running speed up to pass a physical exam. I ...
A: Everybody has a basic form and gate geneticly,but with certain workouts you can enhance the ...
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| Cramping in calf muscles | 5/7/2007 |
Q: I am a recreational runner and successfully completed a half marathon yesterday. As with prior ...
A: It is all in the training.I don't no what your bio is such as height, weight, age, your marathon ...
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| Deep calf pain | 5/7/2007 |
Q: John- I am 26 year old male 5'9 and 200lbs. I average about 20-26 miles per week. Once a year (it ...
A: You know the problem and also that you are a little impatient.The key to staying injury free is ...
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| Trying to find the joy in running | 5/6/2007 |
Q: I have been running regularly for a little more than a year and when I first started I remember how ...
A: There is a reason for everything in life.Everything you see or touch or do was first a thought.You ...
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| hot lower body | 5/1/2007 |
Q: I am female, 37 years old. I do jogging and running, I try to do it regularly. since i have very ...
A: Running is a great exercise for shaping the legs,but if you want to increase the size you have to ...
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| Jog duration | 4/30/2007 |
Q: Goodday I like to jog, but soemetimes difficult to find the time. I jog 20 minutes and walk for 10 ...
A: To reduce body fat any place on your body you want to do 30 minutes 5 to 6 days a week plus a lot of ...
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| Jog duration | 4/30/2007 |
Q: Goodday I like to jog, but soemetimes difficult to find the time. I jog 20 minutes and walk for 10 ...
A: First rule is you do what you can untill you can find more time.The second rule is a lot of patience ...
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| 10K times | 4/27/2007 |
Q: John -- I'm a 39 year old male. I've been running since July. In the three years before that I ...
A: You hit the nail on the head tom.The body gets very lazy with the same old workouts.For progress you ...
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| running pain | 4/24/2007 |
Q: I am 27 and started jogging a couple of months ago. First on the treadmill and then outside in the ...
A: Your situation is you have just started and trying to move to fast in getting back in shape.As you ...
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| Legs | 4/23/2007 |
Q: Good Day! I would like to get your help to learn “How to increase the Bone Density” I am 22 (male) ...
A: Your bone density increases over time with weight bearing exercise such as running and weight ...
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| Starting to run at 45 | 4/21/2007 |
Q: I am 45 years old and having a hard time losing weight. I really would like to start running. I ...
A: It is never to late to turn your life around and running will do it.It turned my life around 30 ...
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| new runner with several pains | 4/20/2007 |
Q: I am relatively a new runner. I have worked out for the last year 4 days a week but for my cardio ...
A: You are going to experience some situations while your body adapts to a new level of stress on the ...
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| shin splints and shoes | 4/18/2007 |
Q: i 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 ...
A: Breaking in new shoes is a real pain in the ? if you no what i mean.The shoe is forcing your foot to ...
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| running leg cramps | 4/15/2007 |
Q: I am a distance runner and lately when I am running my legs go numb on the last 200-300 of a race. ...
A: A certain amount of that is normal as you go deeper into oxegen dept.I would include a couple of ...
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| Just Starting | 4/14/2007 |
Q: I am really wanting to begin a running program. I like to run but I am so bad at it and I have hip ...
A: First your hips are probably out of alignment which is causing the discomfort.I would start a good ...
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| Just Starting | 4/14/2007 |
Q: I am really wanting to begin a running program. I like to run but I am so bad at it and I have hip ...
A: It is very easy to get you started to accomplish the things you desire,but i would like to know what ...
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| Chondromalacia worsened by elliptical? | 4/7/2007 |
Q: I have seen your very helpful and informative answers regarding the topic of chondromalacia patella. ...
A: Discontinue the elliptical and the treadmill and work with the bike.I would also stop with the quad ...
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| knee pain! | 4/4/2007 |
Q: His situation makes no sense. He told me he woke up one day with his right knee a little sore ...
A: Sitting in a taxi all day or night can create problems.You didn't mention if he did any exercise ...
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| weight loss | 4/4/2007 |
Q: I run 45 minutes 5 days a week and i strength train 3 days a week. I"m 5'4 and I weigh 130 but, i ...
A: It looks like you have a good program going.Coffee is not the problem.I do know you are missing ...
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| Running up hills | 4/2/2007 |
Q: There is a large hill where I live with a path thats clear in summer. Are there any advantages to be ...
A: Running hills is a real a great session which can provide many benefits depending on what your goals ...
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| Breathing technique | 3/29/2007 |
Q: I am trying to talk myself into running for exercise. I got out of the Army 10 yrs ago and refused ...
A: Your body and energy systems will adapt overtime at their own pace,so the most important thing is a ...
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| 800 & 400m race | 3/29/2007 |
Q: I have my school sports day coming up and I have been entered to do the 800m and 400m. Now I ...
A: Your focus has to be on 3 high quality workouts.Give yourself 2 days beween the the 3 workouts.First ...
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| knee pain | 3/29/2007 |
Q: I started running a month ago, running 3 or 4 times a week, I was up to about 6.5km, feeling I could ...
A: Your body was just not ready for that increase gen.Not serious,but you should work up at a little ...
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| Leg numbness running hills | 3/28/2007 |
Q: I am 52 years old and have been running long distance for nearly a decade now. Lately my legs go ...
A: That has something to do with pinch nerves in the back.I would really get into a solid abdominal and ...
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| Nutrition and drinks dring race | 3/26/2007 |
Q: I have joined a triathlon club and am looking for a nutritional energy drink that I can take during ...
A: No problem in sprints...As i said before,make sure you practice ahead of time to get confortable ...
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| severe pain right below calf during and after running | 3/24/2007 |
Q: I am a 33 year old male who has always been in good shape. I played high school and some college ...
A: Your description tells me shin splints on the inside lower calf and achiles.Ice,ice,ice for both and ...
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| Yikes! Pain | 3/23/2007 |
Q: A week ago, I did an error. I usually walk for an hour and run for twenty minutes, about 6 MPH, ...
A: You probably have a slight case of chrondromalacia.I have copied some case history's for you of ...
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| calf injury | 3/23/2007 |
Q: john: i am training for the geneva marathon and have recently received a calf injury after after a ...
A: Your description tells me shin splints robert.I don't no how bad,and possibly could be just strained ...
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| running and heartburn | 3/23/2007 |
Q: my question to you is why do I get heartburn while I am running? I don't eat or drink anything a ...
A: It is not so much what you eat before,as it is to your regular diet.I remember years ago i had some ...
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| Leg Whip | 3/19/2007 |
Q: What is the best way to go about stopping a leg whip in a runner? ANSWER: Hi Keith I have not heard ...
A: I got the picture now.Thanks for up date.The one thing i know for sure is not to mess with some ...
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| Running Injury | 3/14/2007 |
Q: The muscle I am talking about is right behind the calf bone, (I believe it's called the fibula bone, ...
A: Much better description.I think it has something to do with shin splints.As i think back a number of ...
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| Running Shoes pls help:) | 3/14/2007 |
Q: i have been running for the past maybe three years with the same amazing shoes first outside and ...
A: If you haven't had any problems with the spirit i see no problem keeping with the brand.I do agree ...
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| running time | 3/13/2007 |
Q: John, I am 41---5-10-260....obviously need to hit the treadmill more. I am currently on a low carb ...
A: How are ya Rich First....Great job on the past month.Rich,the first thing is be patient and ...
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| jogging | 3/12/2007 |
Q: i just started soccer at my school and the first practise was terrible. i felt like i was going to ...
A: Endurance takes time to build over time.You just have to pace your self till your body adapts to the ...
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| Training with HR Monitor | 3/12/2007 |
Q: "Hi, I'm from Charleston, SC. I've ran 4 years of high school track and XC and 1 year in college. ...
A: I know the hr monitor well and i personally feel you should spend your focus finding your different ...
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| track meet | 3/11/2007 |
Q: im in highschool. meets are after school and i run at about 4-4:30 pm thanks Gracie!hi, i was ...
A: The most important is keeping your blood sugar up during the day.That being said you want to start ...
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| exercise | 3/9/2007 |
Q: I hope I'm finding you in the best of health. I started jogging(17 years old,not so active in past) ...
A: Your opening statement was a first and very thoughtfull.Thank you very much,life is good and i'm in ...
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| running | 3/7/2007 |
Q: i have a question. why is it more difficult to run on solid ground like outside or somewhere than ...
A: You have a little more bounce on the treadmill.Your musculature will adapt overtime to the hard ...
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| Running Questions | 3/6/2007 |
Q: I could not find a track because my high school does not let non-PE students into the area. I did ...
A: You just have to train where it is convient for you untill you can find a more appropiate place.The ...
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| Knee Pain | 2/27/2007 |
Q: I have recently begun jogging again after many years. I am experiencing pain in my right knee, not ...
A: You more than likely have a slight case of chondromalacia which is quite common especially from long ...
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| how do you run faster | 2/24/2007 |
Q: I'm 26, 225, lbs. I have been running off and on for about 2 years now. I am trying to cut time ...
A: First thing is a consistent program starting with a foundation of aprox 2to3 months of easy running ...
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| achilles | 2/17/2007 |
Q: John: I started running about 3 months ago and feel I'm doing pretty well, but recently developed ...
A: The best way to handle this as you start out on your run is go easy for the first five minutes and ...
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| Running aches | 2/15/2007 |
Q: When I am at the end of my run (1-2 mile, 7min per) and afterward for about 10 minutes my teeth and ...
A: Not totally sure,but could be your tensing up your jaw and mouth area do to the intensity of your ...
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| Shoulder Sore After Jog - Why? | 2/15/2007 |
Q: I'm 52, doing some jogging. I intersperse it with sprints now. As my fitness has increased, so has ...
A: Question 1.. no question 2..you should start doing some shoulder streches and with arm circles both ...
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| running and bigger legs | 2/8/2007 |
Q: One more question, since your an expert and im guessing you have seen the results people get from ...
A: It really depends on the miles your running,but i would say it is a little to premature to expect ...
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| running and bigger legs | 2/7/2007 |
Q: I had a question about running. I recently started running for the past month and notice that my ...
A: Your diet sounds great,and yes you could just stick to running because of your diet and your ...
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| running and bigger legs | 2/5/2007 |
Q: I had a question about running. I recently started running for the past month and notice that my ...
A: Genetics plays a big role in musculature.You will build some muscle,but what you will see mostly is ...
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| Boston Marathon and Weight Loss | 1/31/2007 |
Q: I am a 19 year old 5'4" 135 lb college student. I have been training for the past 8 weeks for the ...
A: With your schedule you need a lot of energy,so forget the diet.Just keep up with what your eating ...
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| jogging | 1/31/2007 |
Q: I am a 27 year old female. I do not smoke, but I'm far from being in shape. I do around 25 to 40 sit ...
A: Just be patient and consistent,and in time it will happen.Everybody adapts at different rates.I ...
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| Running after surgery | 1/30/2007 |
Q: I had to large moles removed from my back and chest. I do cardio work outs five days a week. Before ...
A: The most important run you could do now once a week is a long run at a easy confortable pace working ...
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| Running after surgery | 1/30/2007 |
Q: I had some minor surgery at the begging of December and now I'm back running again. Being a good ...
A: The first thing i need to know is past and present level of fitness and how much running you have ...
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| runner's high | 1/28/2007 |
Q: I suffer from clinical depression. When I used to go running I would get a runner's high but would ...
A: There is no time frame.Running is very much like a drug.It produces a great feeling of power and a ...
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| hello i have a question | 1/26/2007 |
Q: i dont want my thighs to get huge though. if i dont run up hill will they get big??? if i decrease ...
A: Your musculature is genetic.When you run it is possible that your thights will increase in size a ...
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| menstrual-like cramps after jogging | 1/24/2007 |
Q: Recently i started to have these menstrual-like cramps after jogging and the cramps usually last ...
A: Not knowing your level of fitness and when you started and how hard your pushing it.Here is my ...
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| Running on toes | 1/24/2007 |
Q: John I run every day to keep in shape for soccer and hockey. I recently attended a hockey coaching ...
A: No need to.If you want to improve you should develop some sport specific drills.I would go to your ...
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| leg injury | 1/23/2007 |
Q: i completed 21 km marathon 2 days ago. after finishing the race i repeatedly got cramps in my leg, ...
A: The recovery after the race is based on your fitness level.The is nothing to worry about you will ...
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| running in place | 1/20/2007 |
Q: I am planning to start running in place an hour a day. I find that running in place is easier than ...
A: What i think is you should forget running in place and start gradually working into a good running ...
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| jogging in place | 1/18/2007 |
Q: I was wondering how to make jogging in place more fun.
A: The best thing is high energy music of your choice,and add some interval work to it where you pick ...
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| Groin pain | 1/12/2007 |
Q: Let me start by stating that I use to run frequently, I am 47 years old and have run 12 marathons ...
A: I really don't think it is vas deferms.I really think it is a groin strain.Adductor, abductor,a ...
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| treadmill training | 1/11/2007 |
Q: I have already gotten a lot of information from questions you have previously answered. Thankyou! ...
A: Regards the treadmill,you have to do what you have to do untill the weather becomes tolerable for a ...
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| knee injury | 1/10/2007 |
Q: I am 25 year old female and have been running approximately 10-12 km x6 per week since the age of ...
A: You didn't give me an address to respond.......You have a case of chondromalacia.Your description is ...
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| which is better? | 1/8/2007 |
Q: I am a 21 year old male that is 6 foot 6 and weighs 250 pounds. I have been a very competitive ...
A: I would recomend you do the exercise bike over the swimming to max your weight loss.The duration of ...
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| Knee pain | 1/8/2007 |
Q: I have been running for about two years and have had an intermittent knee pain. The last time I had ...
A: You have a case of chondromalacia,and yes you can do things to prevent it.Do stay of the eliptical ...
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| swollen knees | 1/7/2007 |
Q: I'm 5'11", weigh 190 and I'm 37.I weight lift but just recently started doing my legs consistently. ...
A: Swelling of the knee's could be cartilage.miniscus,arthritis,desease,chondromalacia,bursa,bakers ...
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| swollen knees | 1/6/2007 |
Q: I started jogging a few years ago 2-3 miles, but after about 1-2 month, my knees started to swell. I ...
A: I need a little more info such as height weight age present and past exercise up to date and any ...
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| Gaining weight since I started running | 1/4/2007 |
Q: I've been training for 4 weeks now to prepare for a 15K race in March '07. First 15K race ever. My ...
A: Just eat normal.Three meals a day with the proper balance of protein,carbs and good fats.The ...
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| Running for weight loss | 1/4/2007 |
Q: I have just started running again and have about 4 weeks invested. I'm averaging 3x week and ...
A: First question...NO...you have to be patient.Four weeks is not much time.Your focus should be on ...
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| Knee pain (but a bit different) | 1/3/2007 |
Q: John: I have been a runner for years. I have done ultras, marathons, ironmans, etc. I know the ...
A: Your very likely developing a slight case of chondromalacia.Tracking of the knee creates lots of ...
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| painful knee | 12/31/2006 |
Q: I am a 50 yr. old woman who has lost over 100 lbs. in the past 2 yrs. naturally and am at my goal ...
A: First congratulations on your success.Your situation is quite common and i have treated many over ...
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| Running for weight loss during menopause | 12/27/2006 |
Q: I am a 45 year old female who began experiencing peri-menopause symptoms INCLUDING weight gain about ...
A: I'm going to be recomending a very agressive program for you to really attack your situation,but ...
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| running and BM | 12/24/2006 |
Q: My daughter is running her first half marathon in January and is worried that she will have to stop ...
A: It is all in your diet,especially the last two to three days before your race.Be carefull of to much ...
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| running | 12/12/2006 |
Q: i am a 25 yr old female that runs 20 miles a week. what is a nutrtional breakfast to eat before a 9 ...
A: The food you will be running on is what you eat 2 to 3 days before the race.I would suggest eating ...
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| back soreness | 12/12/2006 |
Q: im 19 years old and i have been running regularly for a few months now - i try to go 3 times a week, ...
A: The only thing you need to do is just cut your mileage and pace back about 75 percent for a couple ...
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| foot problems | 12/9/2006 |
Q: i am 14, and run 3 times per day. i am training very hard, and i have problems with my foot. i have ...
A: It could be a stress fracture,but i thing it is more like soft tissue damage.3 times a day is to ...
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| Chronic knee pain | 12/8/2006 |
Q: John, I'm 5'7, approx 152lbs and I always run with a good pair of running shoes. Prior to the onset ...
A: Most knee problems with the knee are related to tracking and proper balance of the musulature.This ...
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| RUNNING | 12/8/2006 |
Q: i AM A 36 YEAR OLD NEW MOM. i WAS A SPRINTER IN HIGH SCHOOL MANY YEARS AGO AND HAVE RUN OFF AND ON ...
A: I see no problem with you making a full return to running,but you have have to proceed gradually ...
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| Re: Foot pain | 12/7/2006 |
Q: I have extreme pain on my left foot on the left side. It has bothered me for about 3 months and have ...
A: Not knowing your training program in regards to miles run on a weekly basis,height ...
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| Running | 12/6/2006 |
Q: I am 23 5"4' 130 lbs. I work out at least 3 times a week. I do cardio on a machine usually and can ...
A: The answer is No don't worry,your fine.When you run it is a form of weight lifting lifting yourself ...
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| Inner ankle and knee discomfort | 12/5/2006 |
Q: I am 2 weeks into a 3 week running program and woke up this morning with inner ankle and knee ...
A: I don't think it is the shoes.It is just the stress of the training.Your ankle i would ice it ...
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| Is running possible for me?? | 11/20/2006 |
Q: I am 29yrs old. 5'8", Have a narrow frame, I used to be steady at 140lbs. but over the last 2 years ...
A: Do not even think about not being able to jog and run.Just get going and build up gradually.I would ...
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| Sore knee | 11/20/2006 |
Q: I've been jogging recreationally for a year or so now and am doing about 5-7k twice a week (at a ...
A: I have copied a case history of scott lovell and others and tesimonials on cause and prescription to ...
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| back of the knee pain | 11/18/2006 |
Q: I was hiking on a hill on the Gettysburg battlefield today and took a large step across a small ...
A: Looks like a slight pull of the plantaris or strain.Your doing the right thing with ice and ...
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| minor knee pain | 11/15/2006 |
Q: Two years ago, I was running cross country and I found that I had slight pain in my left knee. The ...
A: You have a slight case of chodromalacia.I have copied a case history on scott lovell and others with ...
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| Knee Pain | 11/12/2006 |
Q: I used to run 5-7 miles a day until a knee injury sidelined me 8 years ago. I had torn cartilage, ...
A: You didn't describe what kind of pain came back and where it is located.If you want to call me that ...
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| sudden knee pain | 11/12/2006 |
Q: I am 49 year old female, 5'3", 120 lbs. I have good shoes that are fairly new. I have been running ...
A: It sounds to me you have a slight tracking problem with your knee.Not serious unless you don't ...
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| reduce fat | 11/12/2006 |
Q: i have started running in the morning to reduce weight. please tell me the way i shopuld manage my ...
A: First thing you should do is have your body fat measured to obtain a base line to work with now and ...
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| gym | 11/11/2006 |
Q: I just joined a gym 2 days ago. I really want to get in shape for track season and help improve my ...
A: To get in great shape for track season and soccer you should really be outside with a good focused ...
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| inner knee pain | 11/10/2006 |
Q: I have been a runner for about 3 years now, but stopped running last December due to pregnancy. I ...
A: Sounds like tendonitis or some strained ligaments.You could also have some tracking problems.I would ...
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| jogging | 11/10/2006 |
Q: When I run I often get a lot of pressure in my head. It isn't enough pain to stop my run, and I ...
A: Yes you should be concerned.Without knowing anything about you,height,weight,age ,present and past ...
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| knee pain question | 11/9/2006 |
Q: I've been experiencing knee pain that I assumed was runner's knee but now I am not really sure. I do ...
A: When i hear stories about doctors like yours it makes my blood boil.You don't need to see another ...
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| building endurance | 11/9/2006 |
Q: Back on October 5, I started to Run. I run 4.0 mph for 20 minutes at lunch 4 days a week and two ...
A: You have to be patient and consistent.Your body adapts over time.Just enjoy the proccess and it will ...
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| Beginner Runner already has knee pain | 11/9/2006 |
Q: I feel terrible even admitting how much pain I am in from a running program I just started. I used ...
A: There are a couple of things it could be such as patella tendonitis,chondromalicia.It is hard to pin ...
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| Running for weight loss | 11/8/2006 |
Q: I have actually been reading other questions that you have replied to on this website, and they have ...
A: You burn about 100cal a mile.10 min miles for 90 minutes is 900 cal.Drinking doesn't help but i ...
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| jumpers knee | 11/8/2006 |
Q: I consulted an ortho to get a second opinion about my knee and he said it is tracking properly. He ...
A: No such thing as jumpers knee or quad tendonitis.I think he is refering to patella tendonitis,the ...
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| Running for weight loss | 11/7/2006 |
Q: When I was 21, I was first introduced to running as a form of exercise to lose weight. And sure ...
A: Running is and will allways be the quickest quality answer to reduce body fat along with the proper ...
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| I want to start track | 11/5/2006 |
Q: I am 16 and haven't ran in a while because I have scolosis and it hurts my knee. I would like to ...
A: First thing is build a foundation over this fall and winter.You have about 41/2 months to get ...
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| ankle injury or just needing to build up? | 11/4/2006 |
Q: I started running over 8 months ago, was running on the road and then a packed gravel/sand wash ...
A: You have just added a new level of training to your musculature, tendons,ligaments surrounding your ...
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| Foot pain from jogging | 11/3/2006 |
Q: I took up the "From your coach to a 5K in 10 weeks" plan. It has gone great. Here recently I ...
A: Yes you can continue to train.I'm pretty sure you just strained some ligaments in the foot.Just ...
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| Knee pain after jogging | 11/2/2006 |
Q: I am 33 years old, 5'7'', 140 lbs. I have been doing weight lifting for a year and recently decided ...
A: No need to apoligise for questions,that is what i'm here for.Your have just started to add some new ...
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| knee pain/injury | 11/2/2006 |
Q: I am a 29 year old female runner. I enjoy running and have participated in several races, usually ...
A: First, injuries come on slowly so trace back a couple of weeks and see what you might of done or ...
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| injury | 11/1/2006 |
Q: i was in the army for year for the first part of training i had shin splints then it went and i went ...
A: Who diagnoste you with compartment syndrome?Shin splints is just a weaknest in those muscles.ICE ICE ...
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| 5k training... how? | 10/29/2006 |
Q: no, i dont have a coach to help me train. i do run twice a day, averaging 3 to 6 miles per day. its ...
A: First thing i would do is shop around for a qualified coach to work with you.As far as getting ...
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| Chondromalacia??? | 10/29/2006 |
Q: I'm trying to diagnose my knee pain but find that my symptoms fall into a number of categories. I ...
A: I would based on your description take the rehap route with out question.The most important thing is ...
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| Dry heaving | 10/28/2006 |
Q: I have been running on and off since 4 years ago when I ran cross-country in highschool, and I ...
A: Your problem is somewhat common when your running a pace which is a little over your head and then ...
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| 'clicky ankle' | 10/25/2006 |
Q: I am a 31 year old male, who has spent most of his life playing soccer and hardly ever gets ...
A: More than likely you have have a subluxating peroneal tendon.Surprised your doctor couldn't figure ...
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| regular jugging - knee injury | 10/25/2006 |
Q: I've been running for about five years with no injuries. Recently I woke up one morning with a ...
A: You have a slight case of chonromalicia.I have copied a case history of scott lovell along with some ...
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| Inner calf pain | 10/22/2006 |
Q: Yes, we do have a coach, and he's serious when it comes to injuries, he won't make us run if it ...
A: I would just do an easy 40min jog on thurs and fri with some relaxed strides at the end of about 75 ...
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| Runner's knee | 10/21/2006 |
Q: I am 18 years old and have been running constantly for about the past 7 months now. I have been ...
A: The only running shoe is the one that confortable.Shoes do take care of your knees.I have copied a ...
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| Inner calf pain | 10/20/2006 |
Q: I'm a junior in high school this year, on the cross country team. For a few weeks now, I've had some ...
A: Your schedule allows no recovery of the musculature,tissues.energy systems before race or after.And ...
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| need help | 10/20/2006 |
Q: need some help I am 37 had alot of operations in the past and worked for ups for 15 years driver for ...
A: You have seven weeks to go to build some strength.Not going to be easy but attainable.The time your ...
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| Chondromalacia | 10/18/2006 |
Q: ------------------------- I went overseas to Iraq when my knee just started giving me problems ...
A: Welcome back myles You just have to keeep up with all things i gave you last time..Weights, ...
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| alternating running and jogging | 10/17/2006 |
Q: I'm wondering about my cardio workout. What I've been doing is walking a quarter mile, then jogging ...
A: First what your doing is ok for weight loss,but if you really want to make a big dent more ...
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| Knee recovery | 10/16/2006 |
Q: Its Scott Lovell here again. Thought I would give you an update on the knee. I am into the full ...
A: That is really the best music to my ears.I'm really happy it worked out for you.I also want thank ...
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| Jogging after 50 | 10/16/2006 |
Q: I have never done serious jogging all my life I am a diabetic type 2 but clear Cardiovascularly What ...
A: First their is no technigues.Second it is the best thing you can do for your situation.The most ...
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| servere knee pain | 10/16/2006 |
Q: i have just returned now from a two mile jog. i have just placed ice-packs on knees which feels ...
A: Just what i thought.I have copied a recent case history on the problem and a prescription on how to ...
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| Increasing speed | 10/15/2006 |
Q: What exercises can i do to increase my speed? (For track and football postison WR) -Thank you
A: First i need a bio and a specific event in track since american football season is all most ...
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| servere knee pain | 10/15/2006 |
Q: i began jogging three weeks ago, i run daily through the forest. my arches dropped 11 years ago and ...
A: Don't worry,your in good hands.First i have to ask you to pin point the location of the ...
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| runners knee | 10/15/2006 |
Q: ok so i kinda feel better and still hurt but it feels like its not in place. and my hip hurts too ...
A: Don't understand when you say it feels like it is not in place.What is not in place?As far as a ...
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| runners knee | 10/14/2006 |
Q: i have had runners knee for two years. i am on a track team and i was running yesterday for 3 hours ...
A: First thing is you don't need to see a doctor.Second i have corrected many of these with great ...
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| fibula weakness/dislocation | 10/13/2006 |
Q: I'm no medical expert (obviously) but I don't know what muscles hold the top of the fibula in place. ...
A: The answer is yes,it will be ok.As far as weights go,just ease into it and give yourself 3 days ...
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| fibula weakness/dislocation | 10/13/2006 |
Q: I've just started training for a half marathon and am having some issues with one of my knees. My ...
A: It is not a weight bearing bone,so yes i would be carefull.What i would really do is a weight ...
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| heartburn | 10/11/2006 |
Q: john, i run everyday a minumum of 5 miles at a 8:40 to 9:00 minute pace. i try to get in at ...
A: I have decided do to the time period you have been experiencing blood in urine that i really think i ...
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| heartburn | 10/9/2006 |
Q: john, i actually have 2 questions. 1: lately while running i get heartburn extremely ...
A: The first thing i need from you is a more in depth bio.on your training,diet,miles per ...
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| MRI | 10/3/2006 |
Q: I talked to you before about my condition. I suffered trauma to the front of my knee about a year ...
A: Now i remember.You are fighting a war with your leg and knee and you must be patient.Some things ...
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| Distance Running | 10/2/2006 |
Q: I am 5 foot 11 and around 135 pounds. I do weights 3 times a week and try to do alot of sit ups as I ...
A: You have a great height weight for becoming a good solid runner.You can allways find the time for ...
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| The 5k and dry heaves | 10/2/2006 |
Q: About 6 weeks ago, my high school cross country team began our late summer training program to enter ...
A: bio,and problems.This sure makes my job easier.Your build up pre season looks real good,but i didn't ...
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| MRI | 10/2/2006 |
Q: ------------------------- How much is an MRI on average?
A: What i would do is shop around.They can run a few hundred and up unless your insurance covers it.Are ...
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| jogging and gaining weight | 10/1/2006 |
Q: I am 5'10" weighing 177 and would like to get to 160. I eat 1/2 cup of cherrios and skim milk and a ...
A: If you want to truly speed up the fat loss,then what i would do is increase two of your runs to one ...
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| jogging and gaining weight | 9/30/2006 |
Q: I jogging on a treadmill about a month ago, in hopes of losing weight. I jog 4 times a week 3-4 ...
A: I will need more info on you such as age height weight how long you have be jogging your daily diet ...
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| runner's knee | 9/29/2006 |
Q: Your program is working like a charm, I felt such a huge noticeable difference when walking up ...
A: To decide on how much running to do is something you have to decide,since your the only one who ...
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| gallen@eulaisd.net | 9/27/2006 |
Q: My 14 year old daughter has been running cross country. The coach has them alternate distance (up to ...
A: The answer is YES if you you don't address the situation.All injury's have the potential to be ...
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| running sneakers | 9/26/2006 |
Q: i usually run about an average of 3 miles a day, and i alternate from tred mill to the street. So I ...
A: Manufactures are allways revamping,therefore their is allways going to be some little changes from ...
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| Calf pain and | 9/24/2006 |
Q: I am a fairly consistent jogger/ runner.. I have been running about 6 - 9 miles 4-5 times a week, ...
A: First,most injuries come on slowly and give you signals and it is your job to interpret them before ...
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| running pain | 9/20/2006 |
Q: I have been running off and on for a few years, but I just started up again a few weeks ago, and by ...
A: I'm pretty sure what your refering to is shin splints which can be bothersome as you start.It is not ...
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| runner's knee | 9/20/2006 |
Q: I suspect that I have runner's knee. I've been stepping 2 to 3 times a week for the past three ...
A: Pain 2 inches below the knee would be pantella tendonitis.Your case is no severe and you will be ...
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| knee pain | 9/19/2006 |
Q: my knee used to simply have a dull pain all the time around the kneecap but now thaey hurt alot ...
A: Follow my presription on how to handle your situation and you will be as good as new.You wiil see ...
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| running shoes tests | 9/19/2006 |
Q: I have been trawling the internet for places that do different types of test to find the correct ...
A: Unless you have been diagnosed with some kind of genetic problem,i would just find a shoe that feels ...
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| Running Technique Videos/Resources | 9/17/2006 |
Q: I would like to teach my eight year old daughter proper running form for general purposes and also ...
A: I took a look at google and put in running videos,and found a large selection.I cliped one out for ...
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| Increasing Stamina | 9/15/2006 |
Q: Hey, I work out a lot at the gym, but I'm looking to run more to get into better shape. Problem is ...
A: Short term, work your way up to an easy 30 minute jog 3 days a week.Long term 45 minutes 4 days a ...
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| ITBand Pain | 9/14/2006 |
Q: John, thanks for the quick reply. I am 43, 5'4", 125lbs. I have been running off and on since high ...
A: I would not go to chiropractic.I would start on a good weight program.Leg extensions,leg ...
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| ITBand Pain | 9/14/2006 |
Q: I have chronic ITB Syndrome (right)and cannot find any way to relieve this pain, even with a 2 year ...
A: You have to give me more info to respond properly such as age height weight how long running when it ...
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| Knee pain | 9/13/2006 |
Q: I just started running about 5 weeks ago, everything was going great until last week. I had worked ...
A: I have copied a privously answered question which will take car of your situation with the cause and ...
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| soreness after runing | 9/12/2006 |
Q: Mr. John, After I run (and some times while runing) the front of my calves get so sore,and burn. Can ...
A: It is not your calfs.It is shin splints on the front of leg.Start icing after run for 20 minutes and ...
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| proper diet | 9/12/2006 |
Q: I am 17 years old, Senior in high school, I am 5'10 and weigh 130 lbs. What should I be eating ...
A: what you eat in all meals makes a huge difference on performance and recovery.It is the one area ...
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| HIP PAIN AFTER RUNNING | 9/10/2006 |
Q: I'm 28 and just started jogging about 3 weeks ago. I have hurt my right hip, and it won't go away. ...
A: If you just started running,you probably have a number of imbalances that have to be addressed as ...
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| Runner's knee/chondromalacia patellae and quads | 9/7/2006 |
Q: I have had chondromalacia patellae for several months, orthopedic said to stay off it, but it didn't ...
A: First stay away from the knife.This can be corrected if your patient.Second i would stay away from ...
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| nausea during running 5K | 9/7/2006 |
Q: My 16 yr. old son often experiences nausea and vomiting during his 5K xc races. Any ideas how to ...
A: He can start doing some sit ups daily,which will help,but his real problem is proper pacing right ...
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| ankle weights | 9/6/2006 |
Q: is it a good idea to wear ankle weights when you walk or run i noticed it builds your legs faster ...
A: Forget the weights.Do leg extensions and leg curls,and squats in a gym.There is a number of good ...
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| Foot pain | 9/6/2006 |
Q: and I know exactly the feeling you describe as I have experienced it on previous occasions, tho only ...
A: The Pain and local tenderness associated with plantar usually develope on the sole near th ...
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| Knee Soreness | 9/6/2006 |
Q: John, Just wanted to give you an update on the recovery. Have refereed 2 full 90 minute football ...
A: Great,great,great news scott I really want to thank you for keeping me updated.This is very exciting ...
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| Foot pain | 9/5/2006 |
Q: In the past I would occasionally get a pain in the sole of my foot under my heel when getting up in ...
A: You more than likley have the on coming stages of plantar fasciitis which is inflamation and small ...
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| weight loss | 8/30/2006 |
Q: I am training for a marathon in 7 weeks. i am running good, but very slow. Some people have told ...
A: Right now with 7 weeks to go,there is nothing you can do that is going to make any difference in ...
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| hip/leg/knee soreness | 8/30/2006 |
Q: I have done some reading on ITB, but haven't found anything saying I can still train (that is good ...
A: I would only use the stationary bike and no weights at this stage while your in marathon ...
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| hip/leg/knee soreness | 8/29/2006 |
Q: John: I am in process of training for a marathon, so have been increasing my mileage (using the 10% ...
A: It sounds to me like iliotibial band syndrome, and to resolve your situation you want to start doing ...
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| 1.5 mile run | 8/29/2006 |
Q: I have 1 monthI am traing to run 1.5 miles in the AF. I run often but need to minimize my time. ...
A: I would do a good warm up and then do 5x 400 meters with a 3 minute rest.Next after a 10 minute rest ...
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| 5K Training | 8/28/2006 |
Q: I am beginning a six week 5K training program. Today's run consists of speedwork (400 Meters). I ...
A: I would not reccomend the treadmill.I would find a place where there is a loop or streight away ...
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| Muscle Size | 8/28/2006 |
Q: I’ve always been a casual (5-8mi/day) jogger. Over the winter, I started running about 7 miles a day ...
A: Your body was a gift from god,and everybody's is different.Some people never build bulky ...
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| Hit a plateau after 10 years of running? | 8/28/2006 |
Q: I've been running 40-60 miles/ week for 10 years and have raced competitively (usually 10km or 21km ...
A: The first thing i would do is have your body fat measured with calipers to give you a base line to ...
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| Hurting ankles | 8/27/2006 |
Q: I have started jogging three and a half miles three times a week,and after two weeks my ankles have ...
A: You have to back off a little and strech your runs out with a little more rest and let the body ...
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| Heart rate and the heat | 8/25/2006 |
Q: John, thanks again so much for answering my question. After I wrote you the question, I found the ...
A: but means nothing.As i said there is many things that effect your heart.Just stick with perceived ...
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| Running as I get older | 8/24/2006 |
Q: I am a male, 45 years old, 5'7", 150 lbs. I had been running (constantly) very competitively until ...
A: First 45yrs old is not old and your competive days are done if thats what you choose.If you think ...
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| Heart rate and the heat | 8/24/2006 |
Q: Have you ever seen any research on how much the heat affects the heart rate? I'm more curious than ...
A: The heart rate level's are going to vary from from one indivdual to another.There is also many other ...
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| fasciotomy | 8/23/2006 |
Q: I`m 23 and my legs have been giving me problems since I was 19 yrs old. I`m in the military and I ...
A: To properly comment on your situation i need to know more about your present and past fitness ...
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| Jogging query | 8/23/2006 |
Q: I have taken up jogging a few months ago (I am 40, target weight and quite fit), and although I am ...
A: You have just started,so your msculature,tendons,tissue,connective tissue has to adapt to the new ...
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| heart rate | 8/23/2006 |
Q: I'm 38, normal to slim male and have been generaly active all my life including running. I am ...
A: First thing i want to ask you if you reside in the usa?The reason for this is your situation needs a ...
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| torn labrum | 8/23/2006 |
Q: I got an MRI and was told I had a level 2 torn labrum in my shoulder. How long will it be before I ...
A: This is really is not my expertise,and i do know what the problem is,but i really can't comment in a ...
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| popping knee | 8/22/2006 |
Q: I suffered severe trauma to the front of my knee over a year ago that caused it to immediately swell ...
A: Resting won't help.What you have to do is treat the problem and work on it till it goes away.I get a ...
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| Asthma & Exercise | 8/22/2006 |
Q: Here's the problem. I have had moderate to severe asthma since I was a child. At one point doctors ...
A: That would be a light walking jogging program.The key is to pay close attention to your pace and how ...
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| running to lose weight | 8/22/2006 |
Q: I have been exercising every day(run 3 mi. one day, walk 3 mi. the next) for 2.5 months now, and ...
A: The first thing i would do is have your body fat measured with calipers to give you a base line to ...
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| Knee soreness | 8/22/2006 |
Q: I emailed you a couple of weeks ago, describing my knee pain on the inside of my left knee. In ...
A: You are now bcoming an expert on knee rehap.The answer is you are being a little impatient,but thats ...
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| MY RIGHT KNEE HURTS | 8/20/2006 |
Q: 2 MONTHS AGO I START RUNNING 3 TIMES EVERY WEEK. BUT 4 WEEKS AGO I START USING THE TREADMIL AND ONE ...
A: Don't worry,just follow the instructions i gave this guy that i took from priviously answered ...
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| milkshaking for humans? | 8/20/2006 |
Q: i do alot of running and im planning on running alot of marathons this year.Ive been trying to find ...
A: I really couldn't comment on something i no nothing about,but off the record i would not touch ...
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| Running 7 days a week | 8/18/2006 |
Q: I was reading a post where you advised some one they'd be better off running 15 minutes daily, 7 ...
A: I can't speak for others about there reason for taking a day off,but it is not neccessary i assure ...
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| running | 8/17/2006 |
Q: Mr. DeHart, I have been running for about two years and am just starting highschool cross ...
A: Don't you have a high school coach to work with on a schedule and preperations for the up coming ...
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| Jogging | 8/17/2006 |
Q: I have been jogging for about 6 mo., approx. 2 to 3 times per week about 1 to 1 1/2 mi. each time. I ...
A: No problem at all.The only thing you have to be aware of when you increase the time or miles or ...
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| Foot pain from jogging... | 8/14/2006 |
Q: I was hoping you might have some thoughts on some pain that I've been experiencing. I have taken up ...
A: I think your right,it seems llike a bruise.I would back off the running and walk untill it gets ...
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| Nausea during running long distance | 8/14/2006 |
Q: I definitly thought that I would have to test other strategies during long runs but felt that ...
A: Good to hear from ya Jim Those are some really solid times at 8k,1/2,10 mile.With those times you ...
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| Runner's Knee | 8/13/2006 |
Q: I'm 55 years old and have started training for my first marathon. I'm in pretty good shape. ...
A: I have answered this questions many times for others,so i picked one out from the file questions ...
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| hip pain after jogging | 8/13/2006 |
Q: I am 38 years old and have been jogging for around 15 years although very irregularely. I have got ...
A: I think do to your length of inactivity that if you start a good overall light streching program ...
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| Marathons | 8/12/2006 |
Q: This morning I went to volunteer at a 5k, and I LOVED the spirit and attitudes of everyone there. ...
A: The first thing i need from you is a complete detailed bio about you.Height, weight, past and ...
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| Shin splints | 8/11/2006 |
Q: Hows it going? I'v got three weeks rest under the belt and my calf seems to be ok. Doesn't feel to ...
A: I'm glad to hear your calf is coming along just fine.Be carefull.Normal food protein is fine.It is ...
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| Nausea during running long distance | 8/11/2006 |
Q: I'm looking for some advice to avoid nausea that I often experience when running long distances. My ...
A: I'm sure it is the gu.The high sugar content can easily do it.What kinds of times do you run and for ...
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| Runner's Knee and Elliptical | 8/11/2006 |
Q: I read your answer to Jackie (from 6/20/06) and was wondering if you could say some more about why ...
A: First your doctor is wrong.There is no such thing as runners knee.The only thing she got partially ...
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| Extreme burning in calves while jogging-URGENT | 8/10/2006 |
Q: I am a 36 YO Male 5'8" 225lbs and very solid. I have extremely large leg muscles, especially my ...
A: At this point,if you stand any chance to recover in time for the 14th would be to completely stop ...
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| uneven muscle tightness | 8/10/2006 |
Q: I am 27 years old, never have had kids. I am 1.72 meters tall and 171 kilos. I have been working ...
A: Now i can see by tracking back....your horse jumping i'm sure has had an effect in your ...
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| uneven muscle tightness | 8/10/2006 |
Q: I started training for a half marathon a couple months ago and I am currently running about 30 ...
A: No it is not comon,but this is something that can crop up from time to time.It part of being a ...
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| How can I train to be able to jog around 3 miles? | 8/8/2006 |
Q: I have exercise induced asthma and would love to be able to jog short distances outdoors. I do take ...
A: I'm very familiar with it and have known people who get along fine,but i personally can't ...
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| Hurt Solaris, sore Calf, numbness in toes | 8/6/2006 |
Q: I am 21 yrs old, 5'9", 169 lbs. I am currently in the Army stationed in Korea until Dec. We usually ...
A: First thing that comes to mind is your running shoes are to tight since when your foot plants and ...
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| Calf | 8/5/2006 |
Q: Me again! Calf seems to be making a steady recovery. Still get the odd pain though. I havnt been ...
A: I would just keep doing what you have been doing,since it seems to be responding nicely.No support ...
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| out of fuel for my run | 7/29/2006 |
Q: I've been jogging/walking for 4 miles in increments for the past 2 1/2 mo. I jog for 10min and walk ...
A: There are a number of things that could cause your situation such as diet and just plain ...
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| low back pain | 7/28/2006 |
Q: What could be the reason that my lower back hurts when jogging or walking long distances? Thanks.
A: More than likly you need to start a good light streching program and also some abdominal exercises ...
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| Stamina | 7/28/2006 |
Q: I have stamina when using the eliptical machine even when going 6 miles p/h I can do 30 min. Addt'l ...
A: Running is totally different.IT is a form of weight lifting.Every time you run your musculature is ...
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| recovery from metatarsal stress fracture | 7/27/2006 |
Q: I am 3 1/2 weeks out from a 2nd metarsal stress fracture. I was running between 40-45 miles per ...
A: To properly respond to your questions i need a lot more info In regards to your situation.My first ...
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| Achilles Injury | 7/27/2006 |
Q: I am a 75 year old runner who normally runs three miles four or five days a week. Last Saturday I ...
A: After you get your run going,i would stop and strech it for 3 to 4 minutes lightly after about 5 ...
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| Calf | 7/27/2006 |
Q: I was just wondering how would I be able tell when i can start running again? I'v rested my leg for ...
A: This is the area where you have to use extreme caution and air on the side of patients and just test ...
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| ANKLE TIGHT DURING RUN | 7/26/2006 |
Q: John, over the past 4 yrs the muscle/ligament that runs down the right side of my right foot has ...
A: Based on your description,the only tendon i can see would be the peroneal tendon whic sometimes gets ...
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| Calf | 7/25/2006 |
Q: I emailed you awhile ago about calf pains in my left leg. I managed to pass the fitness(army)test ...
A: Congratulations Dylan...I remember you That is fantastic...great job.A strain is microscopic little ...
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| wieght loss and running | 7/24/2006 |
Q: "Hello sir, I read your profile and it seemed really interesting. You seem like a very respected ...
A: First thing is you should get a complete blood work up to make sure everythig is in line to use as ...
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| Jogging | 7/22/2006 |
Q: I have begun running again but know that I am in bad shape. I have been trying to run 1.5 miles per ...
A: I can't tell you about bad idea on max heart rate,since i no nothing in regards to your overall ...
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| knee soreness | 7/22/2006 |
Q: I just started running a few weeks ago and I'm up to about 2 miles outdoors, 3 miles on a treadmill. ...
A: I would still choose the bike.I think you might be doing a little to much to soon.Everybody adapts ...
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| Base training for HS Cross Country | 7/22/2006 |
Q: yeah, more info could help, I just clicked followup, guess it will work.. As said I have ran 100 ...
A: I would stay right where you are and what your doing,but don't get to crazy.You are running a fine ...
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| Base training for HS Cross Country | 7/21/2006 |
Q: I have built up to 100 miles a week, with my easy run pace between 6:40-7:00 mins/mile. I feel I ...
A: How are ya scott The information you gave me tells me nothing except that you can run 100 miles a ...
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| Knee soreness | 7/21/2006 |
Q: I am 30 years old and have never really had any knee problems. I am very annoyed because I feel I ...
A: Great discription of your situation.Thanks for that.Sure makes my job easier.You have a slight case ...
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| running shoes | 7/20/2006 |
Q: I was advised by a running shoe store that I should get a cushioning shoe because of my gait, high ...
A: The answer is no.You treat the cause of the problem,not give somebody cruches if there not needed.I ...
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| How much pain is too much? | 7/20/2006 |
Q: I'm 32, have a desk job and have not exercised regularly in a few years. I'm 5'2, 185. Running to ...
A: I would strongly recomend you keep up with the walking untill you get your weight down,since you ...
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| How much pain is too much? | 7/19/2006 |
Q: I recently started a beginner program. I got through about 5 days when my knees began to hurt during ...
A: It is not totally normal,but some discomfort is based on where your starting from.I really no ...
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| Young Beginner | 7/18/2006 |
Q: I'm pretty young (19) and generally healthy but out of shape. I've been looking into running as a ...
A: Their is nothing you have to be aware of.Just start out gradually and work up to a time you want to ...
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| running | 7/17/2006 |
Q: I have hurt my it band. How do I get back running. Is frequent squating while carrying heavy loads ...
A: For your it band,you want to do a lot of different streching exercises.The squating shouldn't bother ...
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| running pain | 7/15/2006 |
Q: I am an avid runner and boxer. I run 3-7 miles a day, and go to the gym and punch for about an hour ...
A: The answer is no.Your situation is recovery.You have to tweak your program to allow your body to ...
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| running | 7/15/2006 |
Q: I am training to run in 5k's. I ran one without training and I loved it so now I train once a week ...
A: Stop eating before your run.You are going to have to tweak the time as far as what works.Also ...
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| Proper Diet while running to lose weight | 7/13/2006 |
Q: i have a hard time thinking up healthy snacks and meals to eat. do you have any suggestions for any ...
A: Wow that was quick Sonya a friend of mine Dr barry sears has every thing you need for ...
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| Treadmill Jogging. | 7/13/2006 |
Q: I have been using a treadmill for many months. Initially I only used to walk on it for 20 or so ...
A: I think you can do the math on this,but don't since it doesn't matter.Just keep doing what your ...
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| Running and Breathing | 7/13/2006 |
Q: I'm 24 years old, 200 lbs, 6'2'', fit/muscular build and d I've never really gotten in to endurance ...
A: Don't worry,your oxygen transport system will adapt over time.That is your vascular and arterial ...
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| Rookie Questions | 7/11/2006 |
Q: I’ve always been into fitness and running has always been apart of my staying fit. Normally I ...
A: Train by time not miles.I would go 4 days building up to 45 min easy and one of those days build up ...
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| general training and marathon | 7/9/2006 |
Q: Many thanks for your reply. A further question. I was suffering from ITB Syndrome, due to over long ...
A: Great to see you again Eran First thing,forget the doctors.They are totally ignorant when it comes ...
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| Foot Pain | 7/9/2006 |
Q: I know this is not the usual question that you would expect to answer but, recently i've been having ...
A: You didn't give me in detail what activity your participating in that might of caused your foot ...
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| beginner w/glute pain | 7/9/2006 |
Q: Joined a boot camp that hit hard on the jogging -- turned out very hard for me after not running for ...
A: Make sure you do a complete warm down and strech all over.The pain in glute is probably where the ...
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| general training and marathon | 7/6/2006 |
Q: I'm 39 years old, haven't run regularly in the last couple of years, but on and off, but I have ...
A: There is really no magic.Based on your time in the challenge,you have more than enough speed.Your ...
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| Calf pain | 7/5/2006 |
Q: My left calf has been giving me trouble for awhile now. At first it was more my right calf,but with ...
A: I don't no when your going into the army,but based on what your telling me with your calf,the best ...
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| Treadmill Running | 7/4/2006 |
Q: I have just bought a treadmill, and i was wondering how i could loose weight on it. Are there any ...
A: The longer your running or walking in one session the faster you reduce the fat.I will let you ...
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| Tight shorts in sports | 7/4/2006 |
Q: *Why male athletics especially runner (as I mention) use stretchy shorts (tight underwears)? Is it ...
A: How are ya The journey between the feet and the heart,,which is the farthest distance that blood ...
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| Trying to lose the baby weight... | 7/2/2006 |
Q: John, I am 5'4" (AND 1/2!) weighing about 155..(havent been on the scale since I started jogging). I ...
A: Here it is straight.First have your body fat taken with calipers,and look for aproximately 15 ...
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| runner (beginner) | 7/2/2006 |
Q: I just started jogging outside for the first time in years. The past year I ran occasionally on a ...
A: You just have to be patient,since everybody improves at different rates base on many things such as ...
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| getting started | 7/2/2006 |
Q: 20 years ago i used to run 5 miles per day 4 - days aweek without any problems. Ive been trying to ...
A: Not sure if i can help,but i do recall this many years ago starting up myself.There is a possibly ...
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| Arch and ball of the foot pain | 6/30/2006 |
Q: I recently started running ~ I am currently training for a marathon. I somehow hurt my foot and I am ...
A: It is very likely possible you do have a little plantar coming on but,the one thing that i know for ...
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| marathon running after gastroenteritis | 6/30/2006 |
Q: I have recently had gastro - 5 days ago, with severe vomitting lasting roughly 6 hrs and then ...
A: Answer: Hi Jane I see no reason why you can't make a go of it.The worst is you might have to stop.I ...
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| mid calf pain | 6/30/2006 |
Q: Last week, toward the end of and 8 mile run (mostly softer surface), my right mid calf started to ...
A: I would definitly suggest you don't strech it,since it has allredy been streched to the point where ...
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| leg aches and pains | 6/21/2006 |
Q: I've recently decided to get fit and chose to do this by jogging as its a lot cheaper than going to ...
A: I remember those days vividly,even my eye balls hurt,ha ha.Just kidding.I don't no what your height ...
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| Runner's Knee | 6/20/2006 |
Q: it's given me so much hope! I'm so glad someone else encountered the same situation with the ...
A: It is possible they could be related to some degree,but normaly no.Two things possible.First ...
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| Runner's Knee | 6/20/2006 |
Q: I am a 21 year old female who has been doing high intensity cardio 5-6 times a week for the past 4 ...
A: You More than likely Have chondromalacia,a disintegration of the patella and femoral cartilage ...
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| Bone Spur | 6/19/2006 |
Q: I realize you are not a doctor but you do know about injuries so I am hoping you might be able to ...
A: You can use a heel cup which might reduce the discomfort.You can also have a cortsone injection ...
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| stitch | 6/13/2006 |
Q: i have been running for 3 years, i am 26, and regularly run 5 days a week for 6 - 7ks. suddenly 2 ...
A: How are ya abby I would suggest developing a good solid abs.program hiting all parts,upper, ...
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| Lack of Sweat During Jogging | 6/12/2006 |
Q: I 48 years old and a recreational jogger. I have been jogging for 25 years. I am currently jogging ...
A: You have to tell me how consistent you have been.You only say currently.Also your height weight.You ...
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| Creatine | 6/12/2006 |
Q: Would you recommend this supplement?
A: I don't know anything about you and what your trying to accomplish.Perhaps if you give me some stats ...
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| pain in achilles below calf | 6/9/2006 |
Q: I am a cyclist that has recently started participating in triathlons. mostly spint distance but plan ...
A: Problems with achilles has destroyed more ruunig careers and should not be treated lightly.First ...
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| Knee pain | 6/9/2006 |
Q: I am jogging every morning for three weeks after doing nohting for ten years. Recently I have much ...
A: First Michael i would like to apoligise.I was a little rough.To correct your situation and the ones ...
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| Knee pain | 6/9/2006 |
Q: I am jogging every morning for three weeks after doing nohting for ten years. Recently I have much ...
A: Wake up...10 years no training...Have you been a sleep?What do you expect?Forget about ...
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| running/jogging hip injury follow-up | 6/8/2006 |
Q: On an e-mail I sent 5/26 I asked you about a right hip and groin injury and you suggested I get back ...
A: Welcome back veronica First it has only been 13 days which as you can see wasn't enought ...
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| i am overweight and i want to get in shape | 6/7/2006 |
Q: what is the safest way for me to get back into shape? i used to be able to run 1.5 miles with no ...
A: Here it is alex.Start a walk jog program and work your way up to 1hr a day and 1 day go 1hr 45min 6 ...
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| Calf pain during running | 6/5/2006 |
Q: I was going through a number of questions on this subject, but could not find a question that fit my ...
A: First you have to be more consistent,otherwise you will allways experience start up problems.Second ...
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| shoes | 5/31/2006 |
Q: What is the best type of running shoe for me! I run strictly up on my toes, and have a wide toe area ...
A: The best thing to do is go to a store which specialise in running.They generally have good people ...
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| Running triathlon | 5/31/2006 |
Q: I am in the middle of training for a triathlon. What should be eaten before and after a triathlon ...
A: You didn't say what distance triathlon your training for.Are you going for the Big one or sprint ...
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| Where Do I Begin? | 5/29/2006 |
Q: I'm a 21 year old male. I weigh between 190-210 pounds (it's been a while since I've weighed ...
A: How are ya David First thing is...If its going to be it is up to me.Get the picture david.You begin ...
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| jogging & hip pain -possibly iliac crest | 5/29/2006 |
Q: Throughout the years I have been able to jog on any type of surface; however, the last few years, ...
A: How are ya Jani Lets get right to it Jani.Not a big deal Jani,and stay away from the doctors.They ...
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| warm-ups | 5/29/2006 |
Q: I'm new to running and I'd really appreciate some guidance. I'm fairly fit and fairly in shape as I ...
A: How are ya Sarah I would stop after about 5 min. and strech out the calfs and also after you ...
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| running/jogging hip injury | 5/26/2006 |
Q: I've been running for almost 2 months. About 2 weeks ago I pulled a groin muscle on my right side. I ...
A: You have an imbalance which has to be corrected and stregthened.Get back to basics with a weight ...
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| Calf Pain from Marathon Training | 5/24/2006 |
Q: I am hoping you have some advice for me. I have been training for my first Marathon the last two ...
A: You can trace all problems by retracing back in your schedule,but the bottom line is you over did it ...
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| jogging running | 5/21/2006 |
Q: Wish to thank you for your answer. I'll follow and take the liberty to share with you in two months. ...
A: adina It was so good to hear back from you and can't wait to hear how your doing.Your height weight ...
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| improvement and pain treatment | 5/20/2006 |
Q: I am 57. Started jogging some 5 years ago, not regularly but twice a week sometimes more, averagely ...
A: Very entertaining,not boring.You didn't mention your height weight.If that is not in line with the ...
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| sports injury | 5/18/2006 |
Q: John The pain is just below the ankle about 4/5cm along above the arch. I felt it only when I was ...
A: There are a few things it could be such as strain ligaments.(abnormal rotation of the foot can ...
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| stamina | 5/18/2006 |
Q: I am currently in 10th grade going into 11th and I have signed up for football. I know that we will ...
A: Work your way up to 45 minutes of jogging 4 days a week and 1 day 1hr.30min.During the 4 days use 2 ...
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| info | 5/13/2006 |
Q: I've been running for 3 years now. For the 2 years I was in the army I ran 4 miles @ a 10 min/ mile ...
A: The only thing i can think of is your starting out to fast.I have world class runners when starting ...
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| Hello Again | 5/13/2006 |
Q: First I'd like to thank you so much for taking the time to answer my question. I really appreciate ...
A: First thing i would do is a time trial for 3000 meters 1.86 miles to get comfortable with the ...
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| breathing | 5/12/2006 |
Q: When I run I always start breathing really hard early in the run, like less than 1/4 mile. I have ...
A: First you have to tell me more about your program of running,and second a little about your self ...
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| shoes | 5/12/2006 |
Q: I have been on a program for about 2 years now. Eighty pounds later I'm up to 70 mins of aerobics. ...
A: You need a good running shoe for your running which you can get in any good running store.Your cross ...
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| stamina | 5/12/2006 |
Q: hi i am a good runner i use to play football with my mates for 7 to 9 hours none stop running ...
A: You have to go back to the basics and be consistent and have patience.Start a jogging program ...
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| Cramping | 5/11/2006 |
Q: Everytime I try to walk fast or jog the muscles in the front of my calf, next to my shin bone, ...
A: You have shin splints,which over time will cease.Generally this happens with people new to jogging ...
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| starting over | 5/10/2006 |
Q: I had started running daily long distances from my young teens and had back surgery (fused L4& L5) ...
A: This is a very tough question to answer by email since i have to be very precise in my answers to ...
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| Pace | 5/8/2006 |
Q: Are There Anyways In Which I Could Build My Pace Up In 'Soccer' Matches Doing Any Training Or ...
A: You can develop a interval program that closely resembles your soccer match.Do twice a week and use ...
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| shin splints | 5/3/2006 |
Q: I am having alot of trouble with shin splints this year and i don't know what is causing it. How can ...
A: Michelle you have to give me more info.to address your situation such as miles run, height ,weight, ...
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| Mind | 4/27/2006 |
Q: How Can I reach peak performance running, what can I do as a cardio exercise that will shed ...
A: As far as peak performance goes,i would need to know where you have been and where you want to go.To ...
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| Obese, how to start running? | 4/26/2006 |
Q: I am 30 years old and have gained over 100 pounds in the last 7 years, before that I was already ...
A: First i want to say i admire you and wish you all the success.There is no precise time when you ...
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| jogging soreness | 4/25/2006 |
Q: Everytime I jog some muscle on my left hip gets sore. I'm not sure what muscle it is, but I think ...
A: Without getting into a long disertation of your situation,one leg longer is quite normal for us ...
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| Fast twitch muscles | 4/24/2006 |
Q: John I have gone from being a turtle,running at 4 mph on my treadmill for 15 minutes,to where I can ...
A: Sorry no fast twich,just getting fitter.Yes you will be more effective on the field.Don't worry ...
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| Ear Pain | 4/24/2006 |
Q: I'm 23 years old, and rather out of shape for my age. I've been trying to get into better shape ...
A: I think you got me there.I have never heard of this in all my years.The one thing that could be is ...
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| Blue toe from running | 4/20/2006 |
Q: I've been running for a few months. My middle toe is blue under the nail, is swollen and painful ...
A: More than likley it will disipate on its own,but if you want to take immediate action to releave the ...
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| Running & lower back pain | 4/19/2006 |
Q: I am a fit 48 year old woman who already does long distance walking & aerobics but do suffer from ...
A: How are ya Kath Don't worry.There is no problem with getting into the running at your age, as long ...
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| jogging sickness | 4/19/2006 |
Q: I have been jogging rather reliquary for the past year or so, but took the winter off due to bad ...
A: My experience over 28 years as a runner and coach,that if you count back on what you have done and ...
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| Headaches | 4/18/2006 |
Q: I have recently started running again. My friends and I ran cross country in high school (6 years ...
A: There are a number of diseases that cause headaches,but being a former runner and your just starting ...
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| Running | 4/14/2006 |
Q: Hey John, Thanks very much... I guess my goal is to just feel good, keep excess weight off and get ...
A: I guess your all set then.One thing you could do is have your body fat taken with calipers to ...
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| Running | 4/14/2006 |
Q: Hey John, I happen to be an expert on this site in the legal forums, so if i can be of any help, ...
A: How are ya Edward Thanks for invite to your legal office.Your program looks fine,but you could get ...
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| Calf Problems | 4/5/2006 |
Q: I sent the you the question below and got the reply that you had already answered this "for me". I ...
A: Some times they have tect.problems and messages don't get delivered,but not often.First thing is you ...
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| running? | 4/4/2006 |
Q: i have 3 children ages 5, 4, and 2... i have quit smoking... and i am 26 yrs old. 5'1, 117 pounds. ...
A: You are doing the right thing.Over time you will be rewarded in many ways with a much higher quality ...
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| college runner | 4/3/2006 |
Q: I am a college cross-country runner at a Division 1 school and injured my right ankle and forefoot ...
A: First thing is add 500mg of vitimin C to your three meals a day.This is like gold for runners.I ...
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| How to increase my speed | 3/30/2006 |
Q: First of all I would like to thank you for your time. I have been trying to improve my speed for ...
A: You have made good progress with your strength work and hills etc.You have to now work on some ...
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| running shoes | 3/27/2006 |
Q: I'm 48, in good health and have been jogging for several months. I was a runner many years ago. ...
A: Great to have you back Doug getting it on. You need a running shoe Doug,and i agree it is hard to ...
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| Exercise Routine | 3/27/2006 |
Q: I am 5'8, 140lbs, medium frame, 25 years old and have no health problems (I recently had a medical ...
A: good detail.Due to the closeness of the race and your running schedule,i would recomend you hold off ...
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| Exercise Routine | 3/25/2006 |
Q: I am currently following a running schedule to prepare me for my first 1/2 marathon (in week 11). I ...
A: In order to properly advise you on a weight program or plyo's,i would need more info on your running ...
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| Leg Pain during runnig | 3/24/2006 |
Q: I have read a lot of your responses to other questions and have gotten a pretty good idea of your ...
A: That is just fine ken.Your right about baby steps.You have many years in front of you.Just take your ...
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| Leg Pain during runnig | 3/24/2006 |
Q: I am just getting back into running. I have been more of a weight lifter than a runner and I have ...
A: You just have to work slowly at it and your body will adapt over time,like weight lifting.I would ...
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| Hiking | 3/23/2006 |
Q: I know your expertise is running but I'm hoping the overlap is enough that you can help me with my ...
A: Sounds like fun Adam.Nutrition wise,i would add a quality multi vit.500mg vit.C with your three ...
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| track | 3/19/2006 |
Q: hey, i just started track at school this year. im in 10 grade. i was wondering if track will help ...
A: You made a great choice,and yes it can help you lose weight significantly,but only if you adapt to ...
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| What am I doing wrong? | 3/15/2006 |
Q: I want to start running as a sport, but cannot do it for some reason. When I tried to run a mile on ...
A: Stephanie Chu You are doing nothing wrong.The only thing that your doing wrong is not consulting ...
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| walking | 3/14/2006 |
Q: how fast should i walk a 1mile walk?
A: How are ya Delores,I hope your doing well.How fast depends on your height,weight,age,why you feel ...
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| Losing Stamina and Pace | 3/14/2006 |
Q: Firstly I would like to say this is the european version of football (soccer). I would also like to ...
A: You are are not eating enough,and you should never skip breakfast,most important meal of the day.You ...
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| Losing Stamina and Pace | 3/13/2006 |
Q: Recently, I have seen that I have been lacking pace and stamina in my football fitness and even my ...
A: Your going to have to give me more info to properly comment on this such as height weight workout ...
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| Running for weightloss | 3/13/2006 |
Q: I have devised a sled to carry weights that I can drag behind me while I jog. I am running in order ...
A: Your increasing your chance of injury.The best way to lose weight is easy joging consistently, and ...
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| Running Novice | 3/11/2006 |
Q: I have just started running regularly and I have a few simple questions, as a novice: As of a ...
A: Just don't worry andrew and most important be patience.Everybody's body adapts at a different ...
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| jogging and weight loss | 3/11/2006 |
Q: I want to run and get fit, but I also want to GAIN weight. Will jogging make me LOSE weight? Or ...
A: Run for good cardio health and all the benifits it gives you,to many to mention here.If you want to ...
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| Injury | 3/9/2006 |
Q: Sorry to bother you again! I have a quick question that I hope you can help me with. I think I have ...
A: More than likley you have the start of a little chondromalicia which means disinteggration of the ...
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| jogging | 3/6/2006 |
Q: i work and then to school and when i get home i do ecersise for my abs every other night. its ...
A: You do seem to be over weight for your height,but would recomend you have your body fat taken with ...
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| fast runner | 2/28/2006 |
Q: -Thanks. As for interval work,do you mean running for say ten minutes,then lifting weights,then ...
A: Intervals are runs or short sprints which can range any where between 50 meters to 3 miles depending ...
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| fast runner | 2/27/2006 |
Q: John Since I began running on an indoor track and my treadmill this winter,I have gone from a 3.5 ...
A: The running your doing is giving you an aerobic base for endurance threw out the event and yes it ...
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| Marathon Preparation | 2/27/2006 |
Q: ------------------------- Followup To Hi John, Wow, didn't realise you were in New Mexico! Thanks ...
A: Good to hear from you.I charge $200.00 per month payed in full.You can get my contact info on my web ...
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| Nausea during running | 2/26/2006 |
Q: Message: I hope you can give me some advice on how to prevent nausea during running. I have an 11yo ...
A: You sure do have a super star in the making,but i would precede with caution.I'm a little mystified ...
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| Marathon Preparation | 2/26/2006 |
Q: The fact that you have told me that 8 months prep is just fine has made me feel a lot better (it is ...
A: Don't worry about being in scotland.Nothing is ever perfect in life and training.You have to work ...
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| Marathon Preparation | 2/24/2006 |
Q: I've started training for the NYC Marathon on November 5, 2006. It will be my first marathon and ...
A: How are ya Paul First i need to no what kind of time you are shooting for,or is that not important ...
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| Run faster for shorter period | 2/23/2006 |
Q: I have been running on my treadmill three times a week for forty five minutes,to lose weight.I go ...
A: Time is allways better, but if you are short on time,increasing the speed will keep you in the ...
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| Localized knee pain after running | 2/22/2006 |
Q: I see that you have answered a number of questions about knee pain associated with running but I ...
A: You might be in great shape,but the way the musculature responds to running is different than ...
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| knee stiffness | 2/19/2006 |
Q: I am a memeber of a local health club in my area. I normally do a 30 min jog on the treadmill ...
A: It is very likley your shoes.When you get new shoes,it takes time to break them in.Your foot plant ...
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| Cramping | 2/16/2006 |
Q: Whenever I run I always get moderate to severe cramps in my side. I find it is keeping me from ...
A: This usually happens with those who are new to running.I remember well the start up problems.That ...
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| SHIN CRAMPS | 2/11/2006 |
Q: I am 37 yrs old. I am 5 ft 6 in. and 115 lbs. I usually run about a 10-10:30 mile.I had been ...
A: First watch that plantar.That can really get ugly if you don't take care of it and get rid of ...
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| shin cramping | 2/11/2006 |
Q: I have been running for about 7 mos. Lately I keep getting muscle stiffness/cramping in my shins. ...
A: First julie i need to know more specifics on your complete program,such as distance pace days a week ...
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| 2 miles | 1/28/2006 |
Q: I was wondering if it is possible to be able to get yourself in shape enough to run 2 miles without ...
A: That would be no problem.If you want to follow that program thats ok.I would just recomend you just ...
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| Asthma | 1/26/2006 |
Q: I am a huge runner. It is my life. I am all in to the atletic life with other sports also. I am not ...
A: Below is the answer you are about to send. Please verify for grammar and content. If you are ...
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| running | 1/23/2006 |
Q: I just turned 40 in 2005 and have tried to get back into at least some aerobic activity. However, ...
A: Add 500mg of vitimin C to your 3 meals a day to strengthen tissue and connective tissue.Second joe i ...
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| Continueous Calf Muscle Twiching | 1/16/2006 |
Q: I began running almost 6 years ago. I have completed 11 marathons. I have never had a major injury. ...
A: I really think you have nothing to worry about.This might sound to easy,but get a bottle of calciun ...
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| running for weight loss | 1/15/2006 |
Q: I run every day(I take off one day every 2 weeks, I also do weight training for 30 minutes every ...
A: I think the best thing is to have a body fat test done with calipers from a qualified professional.A ...
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| Stanima | 1/14/2006 |
Q: I have a question about stanima. I seem to have no stanima in running. I get out of breath very ...
A: You didn't tell me how long you have been running.It just takes time terry,like weight training.I ...
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| running for weight loss | 1/14/2006 |
Q: I have increased my running/jogging from 60 min to 100 minutes. I used to run for 1 hour and then ...
A: You have not told me how many days a week you are puting in the miles.You also have to take a close ...
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| marathon training | 1/14/2006 |
Q: I completed this December's Honolulu Marathon in a slow jog/walk 6 hours. This was only my 3rd ...
A: Very interesting i get your request.Why you ask.The mens winner Jimmy Muindi is a very good friend ...
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| Running and Nausea - Follow Up? | 1/6/2006 |
Q: So you are saying that it it is normal for me to be nauseous after running for just 3/4 of a mile? ...
A: Nicholas I have no idea how hard your pushing that 3/4 of a mile,but it is very easy to feel ...
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| brusing | 12/29/2005 |
Q: I am 145 lbs. and currently run approximately 35 minutes 4-5 times a week on the treadmill. ...
A: You didn't tell me your height,to see how the ratio is.Its not so much the shoes as to your ...
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| new running routine | 12/26/2005 |
Q: I was thinking about changing up my running routine. I ran track and cross country in high school, ...
A: To improve the quality of the time you want to run.The body adapts very rapidly to a routine.To ...
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| stamina | 12/25/2005 |
Q: i am 18 years old and i play soccer as a hobby and i am know to be one of the fastest runners in the ...
A: You need two workouts.First a run of 45 min.easy 3 days a week.Number two a 1 hr.run,with a 15 min ...
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| Soccer- Improve Pace and Stamina | 12/17/2005 |
Q: Recently I have been lacking pace and stamina whilst playing soccer matches and get out of energy ...
A: To maximize your endurance,strength,pace thru out the match,you need to build a foundation of ...
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| Running speed limits | 11/29/2005 |
Q: I am 37, weighing 155 pounds and strive to keep fit in the last 10 years. Every other day, I do ...
A: Know you are not taking a risk,but you do not have to run at that heart rate to get the full ...
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| Running but gaining!? | 11/28/2005 |
Q: John (If I have asked you this before I apologise.) I recently started lifting weights and running ...
A: I think you did,but thats ok.Barry the first thing you want to do is have your body fat measured by ...
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| gaining speed and power | 11/25/2005 |
Q: im a 14yr old boy who wants to gain power and speed.i purchased the jumpsoles with proprioceptor, ...
A: I have allread seen that site,and personally feel you should of saved your money.That said,your legs ...
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| John,
I walk evey day 25-30... | 11/22/2005 |
Q: John, I walk evey day 25-30 minutes. Recently the front portion of my lower leg (Between knee and ...
A: You have a case of shin splints,which is a weakness of the muscles sournding the bone.Don't ...
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| first 20k race | 11/21/2005 |
Q: ive been running for years now but im not the fastest guy in the world, i have a bigger body type ...
A: First Michael,how many years have you been running.If you ran 8 miles in 64 min. at any age ...
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| Starting the day with a run? | 11/18/2005 |
Q: Hey, I've heard that a lot of people start the day with some exercise (hitting the gym or going for ...
A: How are ya Dan I am going to cut to the chase,and i am sure this is what you want to hear with out ...
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| Lower Buttock Pain. | 11/18/2005 |
Q: I am writing this email with great hope. I am overweight and started to excercise recently. I jog ...
A: Don't stress out.Your just starting out.The pain you are experiencing is normal in the areas you ...
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| coaching tips | 11/17/2005 |
Q: I am volunteering to coach my daughter's jr. high track team (we will compete in 2 - 3 meets this ...
A: How are ya coach Dawn The experience good or bad will be based on your pre planning and developing a ...
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| Knee pain during long runs | 11/15/2005 |
Q: I am an active 23 year old male and I have been experiencing knee pain on the outside portion of my ...
A: It sounds like to me that it could be chondromalacia,Disintegration of the patella and femoral ...
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| sore tendon | 11/14/2005 |
Q: I hurt the tendon on the back of my left heel. 8 weeks ago... It is 1/4 better. I have been going to ...
A: I'm guessing you slightly tore your tendon since you didn't say what specifically what you did.Any ...
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| running | 11/13/2005 |
Q: how much is too much running because i dont want to have too much muscle and what parts of your body ...
A: Do not wory about building muscle.You work all parts of the body when you run.Running provides a ...
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| Running and bigger thighs and butt | 11/9/2005 |
Q: I've been running now for almost two years and have lost 37 lbs. When I lived in New York City, I ...
A: Bottom line,you have to get back into your running,and forget the heavy leg presses.Your running ...
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| Sore knees | 11/9/2005 |
Q: I am a 28 year old female who has always been in good physical shape, and has recently begun jogging ...
A: It sounds to me like your knee is not tracking properly which is not unusual for a beginner.You ...
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| Jogging | 11/1/2005 |
Q: I'm a truck driver and I have been jogging in place in the sleeper compartment while my husband is ...
A: That is called no excuse dedication.Keep up the great work tracy.You will probably burn about 150 ...
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| Treadmills | 10/31/2005 |
Q: I am a 2-3 mile treadmill runner at the gym. I'm looking to buy a treadmill for home, and am looking ...
A: Here is a well written article on treadmills for you BJ which i was a contributing writer toward the ...
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| running faster | 10/29/2005 |
Q: im a 14 yr old boy who is in the 8th grade.middle school and is 5'2 1/2" weighs about 112lbs.i ...
A: I like your quick response blair. This tells me your serious.I need a few more questions from ...
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| running faster | 10/29/2005 |
Q: im a 14 yr old boy who is in the 8th grade.middle school and is 5'2 1/2" weighs about 112lbs.i ...
A: How are ya Blair I can't properly answer your questions untill i know spicifically what your trying ...
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| knee pain | 10/19/2005 |
Q: I am a 57 year old male who is trying to get back to running after a hiatus of about 10 years.I ran ...
A: I know what your situation is and i can correct it,but i need to talk to you since it requires a ...
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| Running Tips | 10/18/2005 |
Q: John, I have been in the process of getting back into shape, gone from 290 down to 250 and a part of ...
A: Never heard of hiit,but if you want to maximize your fat burning proccess then the longer your ...
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| stamina | 10/14/2005 |
Q: I wish to improve my stamina (for soccer games), perhaps by running a routine every day. What is a ...
A: Two workouts For you. 1...30 to 40 minute run easy to medium with surging pick ups along the way ...
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| treadmills | 10/13/2005 |
Q: Not sure if you can help me but I thought I'd give it a try. Do you have any knowledge of ...
A: The nordicktrack is a good machine.I personally rather have a treadmill.Your best talking to ...
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| How to work out | 10/11/2005 |
Q: DeHart, Im in high school doing cross country and have about 1 more week until the seasons over. ...
A: First thing 800 runner,speed comes very fast so be patient.All speed comes from a solid aerobic and ...
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| Dry heaves while running | 10/11/2005 |
Q: I have been running for five months now. I started in May with a 10 week program that took me from ...
A: To give you some answers i need a little more info such as height, weight, age,food intake, ...
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| improved speed | 9/21/2005 |
Q: im willing to do anything, i jog outside a few days a week with my dog and i also run wind sprints ...
A: Since your allready in good shape, you can go right at it.You still have to proceed with caution ...
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| non-motorized treadmill | 9/19/2005 |
Q: I am considering buying one of these,used.The price is right,and its light and compact. What can I ...
A: A non motorized treadmill will not be as smooth as a motorized and probably jerky since you provide ...
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| Running Issues. | 9/16/2005 |
Q: I've been running for a while now. It was on and off for a while, now since my gym membership ran ...
A: How are ya Liam It sounds to me like a little shin splints and possibly a little achilles tendon ...
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| big toe goes numb | 9/15/2005 |
Q: When I jog for more than about 5 minutes at a time, my big toe goes numb. Does this mean that I am ...
A: It would apear to me that your shoes are to tight and not leaving enought room for your foot to ...
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| Running form problems | 9/8/2005 |
Q: I am in high school and run on a cross country team. When I run, I bounce up and down and do it ...
A: How are ya heather Some things such as form and running gait are god given and you have to be ...
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| heel spurs | 9/1/2005 |
Q: hopefully you can help point me in the right direction. Im not sure if what i have is actually ...
A: How are ya Mike It definetly sounds like plantar fasciitis.I have had it myself years ago. It is a ...
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| Water retention | 8/31/2005 |
Q: I am under the assumption that when you exercise, whether it be running or spinning, that you should ...
A: Your water consumption is fine,and water weight has nothing to do with true weight loss.You have to ...
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| is 2 enough | 8/18/2005 |
Q: i jog 2 miles every other day within 25 minutes, and i would like to know if increasing to more is ...
A: Marcos Your height is weight fine.There is no average miles for your height weight.It is all based ...
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| is 2 enough | 8/17/2005 |
Q: i jog 2 miles every other day within 25 minutes, and i would like to know if increasing to more is ...
A: How are ya marcos First you did not mention your height so i can't tell you if your height ratio is ...
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| Marathon Training | 8/16/2005 |
Q: I am sorry that I was not clearer in my question. Jeff Galloways program was working, however, ...
A: Jeff To properly answer your questions I would need to handle this by phone which you can get by ...
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| Marathon Training | 8/16/2005 |
Q: I have been training for my first marathon though I have run for 4 years. I have been following ...
A: How are ya Jeff I don't understand looking for another program? Is jeff's not working for you?As far ...
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| painfull toe | 8/13/2005 |
Q: ive been running for about six months.i had just done a seven km run and my big toe nail was a bit ...
A: Dr.John here Guess i was right on siobhain.Many years of experience.First of all i can give you the ...
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| painfull toe | 8/12/2005 |
Q: ive been running for about six months.i had just done a seven km run and my big toe nail was a bit ...
A: You probably are developing a blood clot from jaming your nail.This can happen very easy and takes a ...
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| Stitch | 8/2/2005 |
Q: Can you tell me the cause of "a Stitch" and the best way to avoid it or to run through it? Thank you
A: How are ya Jonathan The primary cause for stiches is lack of overall conditioning With the most ...
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| Starting a running plan... | 7/22/2005 |
Q: I would like to start a running routine and I was woundering...In the end, will I end up getting the ...
A: If you want to max the overall Health benifits that running can offer you i would go 15 minutes ...
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| hip pain & running | 7/21/2005 |
Q: John: First, thanks for taking the time to read & answer my question. I started running in ...
A: Congratulations on your new way of life.It will be a fun journey enjoy.I started like you 28yrs.ago ...
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| joggers heel | 7/5/2005 |
Q: I jog about 20 k per week and am in my 60s My heels become painful round the edge of the sole of my ...
A: A few things come to mind....Bone spurs....subtalar arthritis....a tid bit of plantar ...
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| Trail Running Sneakers | 6/30/2005 |
Q: Can you give me a recommendation for some nice men's trail running shoes and where online would be a ...
A: I can't recomend a pair since I do not use them and I run on trails all the time here in albuquerque ...
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| Calf size | 6/29/2005 |
Q: I am currently starting to jog and I find that my muscles are pretty tight(and my calves are pretty ...
A: To strech your calfs you want to face the wall and place your feet about 18 to 24 inches away then ...
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| running-weight loss | 6/29/2005 |
Q: I just starting to run every other day and i would like to know how long should i run for to lose ...
A: If you really want to maximize weight loss fast you want to increase your run to one hour to two ...
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| Bursitis From Overuse..... | 6/24/2005 |
Q: Hoping you can help me out with this. I am a 45 year old male that just recently (6 months ago), ...
A: Hey Gerard The heart doesn't no what cardio program your on so it boils down to what you enjoy most ...
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| 10 mile fun run | 6/23/2005 |
Q: A woman of "over 40", I want to do a 10 mile fun run in early October with my two girls aged 21 and ...
A: I would love to work with you and your daughters in your preperations but I do this for a living and ...
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| Jogging question | 6/22/2005 |
Q: John, my lower back pain is related to muscle strain, not the spine itself, can the pain possibly be ...
A: Hey Lou I don't think it is related to jogging.If you trace back when you first felt the pain or ...
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| Jogging question | 6/22/2005 |
Q: Is jogging bad for your back?
A: Hey Lou Without knowing if you have a back problem It would be hard to answer this but in general ...
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| calf muscle twitches and spasms | 6/16/2005 |
Q: I asked a question the other day, however It didnt show up on the question forum and I am thinking I ...
A: Wlcome to the running world christy Just be patience and it will all come together.Now to your ...
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| Running to get in shape | 6/15/2005 |
Q: Do you recommend protein shakes for her in addition to other stuff? I'm on a diet already kinda ...
A: JP I do not encourage protein shakes.Bad habit to get into.If you plan your food intake in advance ...
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| Running to get in shape | 6/15/2005 |
Q: I want to start a running routine with my friend. She's 16 and pretty thin. She has it in her head ...
A: Your advice is right on except be carefull on the protein overload.It is a balancing act.The body ...
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| black toe | 6/14/2005 |
Q: I've been training for a marathon for about 2 months already. The second month into training I ...
A: Cindy Not serious cindy but could lead to problems.With the increase in milage your foot is ...
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| Declining Performance | 5/26/2005 |
Q: I have been running for about 1 1/2 years. I began just to get in shape, but have begun to be more ...
A: First thing get not running out of your vocabulary.Second my hat is off to you with your ...
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| What type of shoes? | 5/24/2005 |
Q: I am training for a 26 mile walkathon in October. I am up to 9 miles a day and need some really good ...
A: I would recomend you go for a running shoe.You are really hiting it hard and I think they would hold ...
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| running/weight loss | 5/18/2005 |
Q: I've recently started running seriously about a month ago. My issue is this... I've been at a ...
A: I need more info on your diet height weight age and what was your exercise program previous to your ...
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| MARATHON TRAINING | 5/16/2005 |
Q: I'VE BEEN TRAINING FOR THE LAST 17 WEEKS FOR A FULL MARATHON. MY QUESTION IS: I EAT VERY HEALTHY ...
A: Running does make you lean lisa.You have increased muscle mass do to the increase in the training ...
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| Regular running and ankle pain | 5/12/2005 |
Q: I currently run 12 km a day, 7 days a week, and have been doing so for about 3 months now (during ...
A: First if you can still run and want to I would recomend to cut back on the distance and pace for a ...
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| running | 5/11/2005 |
Q: I was wondering, what parts of the body does running help such as firming the backs of thighs, ...
A: Running will help and trim all parts of the body and the functioning of the heart and respritory ...
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| running | 5/6/2005 |
Q: i want to be playing basketball next year as a center. i am fast on the basketball court and have no ...
A: Here is a schedule for you. monday thru friday first 3 weeks...30 minutes easy and then add 15 ...
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| running | 5/5/2005 |
Q: for some reason i get tired extremely fast and can not go very far at all...i dont think it is ...
A: You have to get on a regular running program and be consistent.You are young and the body adapts ...
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| Numbness in toe | 5/3/2005 |
Q: My 20 year old daughter has been doing a lot of walking all day to different castings for jobs in ...
A: I really think your right on with wrong shoes dr. susan.The shoes are probably to tight with no room ...
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| why is it good to jog and... | 4/26/2005 |
Q: why is it good to jog and run?
A: Edwin The benifits numerous....Here is just a few. Heart; stress ;weight control;diabetes;strong ...
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| marathon and age | 4/23/2005 |
Q: I just ran the Boston Marathon and I loved it and I want to run again next year. However, some ...
A: Caitlin Your experuience in high school and two years since is find and i don't see any reason to ...
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| running | 4/19/2005 |
Q: I am a 16 year old male. We just got a treadmill, so in the past 3 days(1 day rest between) I ran ...
A: ahmed To properly address your question and prescribe a routine that will maximize your performance ...
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| running | 4/18/2005 |
Q: why do my feet fall asleep when I run over 3 miles? I just changed shoes, and that made it worse. ...
A: araff I recall this happening when i started out many years ago.I am not sure when it went away.Are ...
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| Runner's high -- and low -- heart rates | 4/15/2005 |
Q: My wife and I do about 30 minutes of cardio, either on the treadmill or elliptical machines. ...
A: The short answer NO.Get right into it and enjoy.The only concern i would have is if you have high ...
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| running/jogging pain | 4/14/2005 |
Q: First off, I'm 26, about 30 lbs. overweight, and I just started running again after a couple year ...
A: Try doing some light streching after all your workouts including basketball and alternate faster ...
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| very slow jogging | 4/14/2005 |
Q: im 56 and just started walking about 2 miles a day. is it better to go before or after dinner? or ...
A: I recomend in the morming since it jump starts your metabolism and speeds up the elimination process ...
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| running-IT band sore... | 4/8/2005 |
Q: John, Hi. I stumbled on this site, thought I'd give it a try. I started jogging Feb 1st, have gone ...
A: Mark....In order to properly address this i need more info on your background such as...age height ...
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| Knee pain | 4/5/2005 |
Q: I am 80 years old. I have severe pain in my left knee. Upon X-Ray, I find that I do not have ...
A: Bill....The best way to minimize your situation is with weights...leg extentions and leg curls.Also ...
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| Weight Loss | 3/23/2005 |
Q: I've been running for five weeks now. I started at three miles every other day, now I'm up to 4/6 ...
A: First i take my hat off to you for the turn around.The rule of thumb is 100 calories a mile.Based on ...
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| Shin Splints | 3/21/2005 |
Q: My daughter is running long-distance track in high school. She has been getting terrible shin ...
A: Depending on how long she has been training an individual's musculature has to go through am ...
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| too fat to run? | 3/18/2005 |
Q: I am about 30 pounds overweight.I have been going out for a weekly run but I wind up with sore feet ...
A: The answer is no you do not have to stop running.Your body just has to adapt which takes time.I ...
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| Triathlon Training | 3/10/2005 |
Q: Mr. DeHart: I am currently trying to lose weight and train for a triathlon (probably at the sprint ...
A: In order to properly address your situation and maximize your performance at your up coming ...
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| Foot ailment | 3/7/2005 |
Q: Quick question. I run maybe once a week, 30 mins. When I do, my right foot usually falls asleep. I ...
A: stoff Souds to me like pinched nerves.First you want to check your shoes to make sure your foot has ...
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| oops | 2/28/2005 |
Q: I told you yesterday that we ran 1 1/2h. Actually it was 2 1/2h both weeks I mentioned. In fact ...
A: Peggy Itwas great talking with you monday am.If you want to email me use the one on my web ...
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| calf pain---HELP! | 2/27/2005 |
Q: I am hoping you have some advice for me. I have been a regular runner for 5 years, running mostly ...
A: Peggy Iwrote a long response to your situation and hit the wrong button and lost it.Since time is ...
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| Marathon preparation | 2/17/2005 |
Q: Mr. DeHart I'm a 38 year male and I'm training for my second marathon. I've completed 3 half ...
A: How are you rob Wow scary time.First i would say yes you could do it in three months time.Based on ...
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| 10km | 2/9/2005 |
Q: My dad friends, ask me if I want to go race this year in london, im' new to running been doing it ...
A: First their is no way you will run 40 minutes with the 1.5 times you run now. I would say there is ...
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| Newbie | 2/2/2005 |
Q: Followup To Question - Hey there, I JUST quit smoking, and I'd like to start jogging. I was ...
A: Your starting off point isn't to bad and you caught the smoking habit just in time.Don't ever ever ...
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| Newbie | 1/31/2005 |
Q: Hey there, I JUST quit smoking, and I'd like to start jogging. I was really lazy, and I'm kinda ...
A: Jes Good for you.You came to the right place.I quit 27 years ago myself and have never looked ...
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| eatting plan for a new(ish) runner | 1/18/2005 |
Q: I have just recently, 2 months, gotten back into running. I am 40 years old and used to run upwards ...
A: From one ex marine to another don't worry about changing your diet.The most important thing is ...
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| glucosamine and chondroitin | 1/15/2005 |
Q: I am an avid 47 year old runner. I am currently training for my first 50K Ultramarathon in March. ...
A: eric first your age is not a problem.Second to take care of your knee's and the rest of body you ...
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| Legs | 1/5/2005 |
Q: John I am a 45 year old male,in good health,but an endomorph with short legs. I started a weight ...
A: Barry There is a time for weights in a program building up to the season whether it is soccer ...
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| pain | 12/28/2004 |
Q: When I run I sometimes get a pain in my stomach area near enough under my second abdominal muscle (I ...
A: Without knowing your height weight age your overall condition how long you have been running and the ...
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| "Runners Knee" | 12/17/2004 |
Q: this question borders on the medical side of things so I'll understand if you can't answer it. I've ...
A: I think i can help you but not with my typing skills since i have to ask you to many questions.Go to ...
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| nutrition and endurance training | 12/14/2004 |
Q: I am a 25-year-old female and have always naturally been very thin. I run about 12 miles a week, ...
A: I do not see a problem at all. First of all when you increase your mileage you body is going to ...
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| Marathon/Short Distance Runners | 11/21/2004 |
Q: Dehart: I'm 55, been given a clean bill of health and just started casual running a couple of years ...
A: There are no stats that i know of to rate your effort except age group records.Based on what i see ...
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| ETA to marathon? | 11/19/2004 |
Q: hey, how are you? i had a question about training time for a marathon - is 5 months enough? first, ...
A: Four to five months is plenty of time to train properly and your times in the 10k and half marathon ...
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| jogging | 11/17/2004 |
Q: I recently purchased a treadmill. I do a fast walk/jog 4 days a week for about a 1/2 hour. It ...
A: IT will shape your legs and thighs but i would use the incline on your treadmill since this will ...
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| 1st time running a marathon | 11/11/2004 |
Q: I've decided to cut back to the 1/2 marathon. I do not want to risk injuries or to commit too much ...
A: At this point in time it looks like your just enjoying your self and doing a lot of fun competitions ...
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| Calorie/carb | 11/8/2004 |
Q: Well...lets see I used to run about an hour aday three day a week. 2 minute warm up, 2 min on 4.5 ...
A: sabrina....thanks for responding....First thing you can not micromanage your diet.this is not a way ...
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| i understand what your saying... | 11/8/2004 |
Q: i understand what your saying but i cant run slowly. when i use the treadmill i can still walk at 7 ...
A: You can not make progress running for two minutes...you just have to slow down and take it easy.you ...
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| hi
i would like to take up... | 11/7/2004 |
Q: i would like to take up running in a club but i dont seem to be any good at running. i walk daily ...
A: if you are just starting to run the pace your running is six minute mile pace and no wonder you can ...
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| marathon training in high altitudes | 11/2/2004 |
Q: I am training just to finish the LA Marathon. My goal is to come in at 6 hours. On Thanksgiving ...
A: congratulations on your comitment to la.My client marie portilla came in 3rd in womens div.in 2000 ...
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| Jogging | 11/1/2004 |
Q: I have been jogging for last 2 weeks. Presently while jogging, I inhale through nose and exhale ...
A: A ok....but you really do not need to.your breathing will come automatically.your probably running ...
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| 1st time running a marathon | 10/26/2004 |
Q: Okay, I've started: 1) running 1 hour on Wed and 1.5 hours on Sat/Sun. Mostly I like not worrying ...
A: You have to start running more and cut back on the weights.If you want to run a 4 10 marathon you ...
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| Jogging | 10/15/2004 |
Q: I'm a 51 year old man who is currently overweight and out of shape. However, I wish to resume ...
A: The general signs for heart atack are tightnest in middleof chest and pain moving down arm with ...
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| Old knee injury prevent running? | 10/15/2004 |
Q: I think I injured my knee jumping down a flight of stairs years ago. It swelled up pretty badly ...
A: It sounds to me like chondromalacia which means a disintegration of the patella and femoral ...
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| stitch | 10/7/2004 |
Q: After approximately 15-20 minutes jogging, I invariably get the stitch - no matter what time of day ...
A: you have to give me more info,before i can give you some ideas.height weight age how long you have ...
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| Calorie/carb | 10/2/2004 |
Q: Here goes...If for every 4 calories equals 1 carb and you run off 200 calories, does that mean you ...
A: the first thing sabrina when you run your body uses carb.,,protein..fat..and you can not figure out ...
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| Nutrition and running | 9/29/2004 |
Q: I have started to run again and just don't have any energy. I work graveyard and try to run when I ...
A: the first thing i need from you jim is more detailed info like height weight age how long had you ...
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| my running schedule | 9/27/2004 |
Q: Hey this my old email... Subject: morning runs Question -i'm in grade 10 I ran the deer lake run ...
A: michelle......with only one day to run.....I would do a run walk...10min easy 5min walk for 30min ...
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| More info | 9/25/2004 |
Q: I am 5'6", 174,5 pounds, 31 years old and I'm in perfect health. In January this year I started in ...
A: first thing hosana you have to begin with the end in mind and you like thousands and thousands of ...
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| pain after jogging | 9/24/2004 |
Q: I've been jogging for 15 min. five days a week for the last 3 months. I walk a mile and a half ...
A: the first thing i need from you is more info..... height weight age health history your nutrition ...
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| marathon? | 9/19/2004 |
Q: I wanted to get some advice about marathon training. I am 18 and in the Air Force, so I work out ...
A: your present level of fitness is fine to move forward with your plans to run your first marathom in ...
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| Health | 9/13/2004 |
Q: What happens to the health of distance runners as they get older & what do most of them die of? any ...
A: tony.....running as you get older only increases your chances of a more active and up beat ...
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| Optimum time for running | 9/12/2004 |
Q: I am 63 years old and I love running. I have been running for about 80 to 90 minutes three times a ...
A: no problem with cutting back a little and your cardio i am sure is in awesome shape now.I would do ...
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| Optimum time for running | 9/12/2004 |
Q: I am 63 years old and I love running. I have been running for about 80 to 90 minutes three times a ...
A: good for you on your desire to stay active running.do not ever stop.it is number one on the 100yr. ...
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| morning runs | 9/12/2004 |
Q: i'm in grade 10 I ran the deer lake run twice last year- 17:20 min, and then 14:55 I ran it once ...
A: alternate weeks of 5 days in a row with every other day on following week but once a week i want you ...
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| morning runs | 9/11/2004 |
Q: i'm in grade 10 I ran the deer lake run twice last year- 17:20 min, and then 14:55 I ran it once ...
A: with all that writing you did not give me your height weight.I need to know if your ratio is with in ...
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| Starting off | 9/10/2004 |
Q: I am a 45 year old male,in OK shape,about 20 lbs overweight. I just came back from a store that ...
A: forget the different styles.just get out there and run easy and don't worrie.you will just ad ...
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| exercise | 9/7/2004 |
Q: I am 29 years old. I had a baby 4 months ago and need guidance in shedding the weight. I haven't ...
A: first thing you have to approach this for the long haul and do not get impatience.your condition ...
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| medium to long distance running | 9/6/2004 |
Q: I have bumped my long run mileage up to 8-10 miles and 2 out of the three times that I havew run it, ...
A: marie you have to give me more info on your training and your self before i can make ...
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| marathon | 9/5/2004 |
Q: what is required of me to get ready for the n.y mmarathon now in sept. i have been an avid jogger, ...
A: marlin nyc marathon is november 7...85 to 90 percent of your training is done what ever you have ...
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| Running | 9/4/2004 |
Q: I'm a high school junior long distance runner. While I was in middle school I ran well and was one ...
A: taylor I need a lot more info about you and your training nutrion profile day to day height weight ...
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| Sore arches | 9/1/2004 |
Q: I am a 45 year old male,about 20 lbs overweight.I took up soccer this summer to lose weight but had ...
A: if you think its over or you don't think its over. there both right.its your choice.before i can ...
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| Torn soleus muscle | 8/30/2004 |
Q: Mr. DeHart I'm a 38 year old male who's been running for the past 18 months. I found that I ...
A: wants done is done.with 4 weeks to go you are lucky because 90 persent of your training is in the ...
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| shin splints | 8/30/2004 |
Q: Could you please tell me how to tape my shins or where I can find instructions on how? Thank you for ...
A: I would not bother but if you want i would seek out a local sports medicine facilty.try yellow ...
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| help | 8/28/2004 |
Q: Is there a way to strengthen the muscle at the front of the shin. I get terrible aggrivation from ...
A: you can get a weight and it doesn"t have to be a dumbell.let it hang off your foot and then curl ...
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| Running at 185 bpm and above? | 8/27/2004 |
Q: I am a male, 33yo, 190lbs, beginner-to-intermediate runner. I´ve already run two half-marathons, ...
A: first your theoretical max based on your age is 187 not 159.eases formula is 220 minus your age.this ...
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| 1st time running a marathon | 8/26/2004 |
Q: 1..what is your height 5'8" and weight is 154 2..how manny miles a week are you running now ...
A: John your official start date will be october 1 but in between iwant you to start running for time ...
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| Shoes | 8/26/2004 |
Q: I've been told the rule of thumb for a shoe life is 500 miles because the midsole has expired by ...
A: there is no rule of thumb tony.go by how you feel.there are to many factors such as weigh of ...
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| 1st time running a marathon | 8/19/2004 |
Q: I ran my first 5K last year and my 1st half marathon this year. I've only run once in awhile my ...
A: first thing running your marathon in april 2005 is fine.go for it.in regards to preperations i need ...
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| running + food | 8/11/2004 |
Q: John, I see that you are the running expert. I've been running for a few years now, but pretty ...
A: you should defiently run before your weight workout and then get a good streching routine after your ...
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