Moving rapidly on foot. Questions are about proper running form, race preparation, measuring the benefits and avoiding the pitfalls of running.
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Knee pain after summer training [closed]
I did write a long winding entry, but decided to replace it with this. Please help.
23 year old male, 1.80 m, 79 kg
Running 3+ years (~75 km/mo)
Swimming 2+ years
Cycling 1 year
This Summer finally ...
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How to prepare for a race?
8 weeks ago, I asked this question: how to run sub-45 10k.
Well, I've been training a lot and my race is on Sunday (in 2 days' time.)
What / when should I eat in preparation?
Do I need to ...
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Localized abdominal pain after a short run
I had gone on my first run in months last night, and aside from the expected soreness in the legs and calves, I've got a rather sensitive spot on my abs, about an inch down and left (from my ...
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What is better for my body running every day or every other day?
Currently I run about 7 km every day. I feel that this is too much for me, as I also do some fitness every other day. It is just too time consuming with my new job. I just want to stay in shape and I ...
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Do “barefoot” runners need a different warm-up?
I normally run 10-15 km training runs. My warm-up has always been nothing more than starting very slowly- I run the first 3 km at a crawl, really. A few months ago I switched to "barefoot" running, ...
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Training for Half/Full Marathon on Treadmill
I am going to be starting to train for either a half or full marathon. The problem I have is I live in the desert, it's hot...all the time, even in the early mornings it is in the mid-upper 80s to ...
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What can I do to rehabilitate my knee pain from running?
I have been running a lot for 2 months, about 42 mins per session, 5 days per week. Recently, I have been feeling pain in my left knee sometimes. I probably should stop running now.
Any advices ...
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What is the proper way to run?
What is the proper form for running? I find that whenever I run, even for a short distance, I end up hurting my legs. Sometimes my shins hurt, but most of the time after a little running the bottom of ...
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Differences between running cross country and track
I wonder about the differences between running on a track and running cross country.
I know that it is very dependant on the condition of the x-country course, but I did some research and failed to ...
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Is running with hand weights a bad idea?
I've heard that running with weights is a bad idea. Most of what I've read online (for example, this) seems to suggest unequivocally that weights on your legs are a serious health risk, but there ...
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How do I cope with extreme pain from running on hard surfaces?
For the last 1/2 of 2011 I was going to my gym and working out 5-6 times per week. It was amazing! I preferred running on the treadmill as it was predictable with less impact. I also was able to ...
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How does running style impact health and performance?
I want to be able to run and I can however I suffer from severe shin splints whenever I do so, it has been suggested to me in the past that this could be prevented by one of two main reasons.
Reason ...
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What does the drive phase of running stride mean?
From http://www.runningplanet.com/training/top-ten-characteristics-running-form.html
Dorsiflexed Foot
What is the first stride key you think about during the drive phase of
your running ...
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Is running 10 miles twice a week too much when is combined with swimming and weightlifting?
I went through a period of having recurring knee pain while mainly been using a treadmill. I stopped running on the treadmill and took up road running and also did more swimming. So now my current ...
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What kind of pants can help recovery from running?
Last night, I saw a news on TV. A guy is running from Baltimore to San Francisco. He promotes healthy living style to each hosting family along his way. He said that at night he wears some kind of ...
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Snapping hip syndrome and running
I'm into week 7 of couch25k program. For a while now (years) I have what appears to be Snapping Hip Syndrome. My hip is fine 90% of the time, but there's always an exact motion I can make to make it ...
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Will the pain from running in Vibrams on roads go away?
I have been running in Vibrams now for quite a while (up to 8 miles at a time, at a 8:20 pace). It is almost completely painless when I don't run on roads. However, when I do, my feet hurt as though I ...
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Is my paticular feet size due to previous exercises and suitable for some exercises? [closed]
My feet are measured as
right foot:
length: 25.5 cm, i.e. 10.03"
ball: 26cm, i.e. 10.24"
instep: 27cm, i.e. 10.63"
left foot:
length: 26cm
ball: 25cm
instep: 26cm
For meaning of length, ball, and ...
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What causes knee pain after cardio?
I have been having knee pain after I do running, cycling, or any cardio workout that uses my legs. How can this be solved?
The duration for which I do cardio is around 20-30 minutes, and I also do ...
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What is causing a bad/strange reaction about 1 to 3 minutes after finishing my runs
Occasionally after I finish running I will be overcome with an urge to gag and a feeling like I have a ball of phlegm stuck in my throat. I usually end up on my knees hacking and spitting up phlegm ...
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Power while swimming?
Here is a scatterplot matrix of elapsed times for the overall, swim, bike, and run legs of the 2009 Ironman Championship in Kona.
Obviously, while the correlation is imperfect, it is still ...
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Calf Muscle - Stiffness in calf muscle after running for long distance
I ran for a long distance and developed stiffness in my calf muscles. I have tried stretching out and hydrating myself. Also I'm giving proper rest to my body. Now the stiffness is easing out a bit.
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What safety issues should be considered before running barefoot shoes on bad pavement? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What are the downsides of minimalist running shoes?
I want to start walking/jogging. I am considering the Adidas Adupure and Fila Skeletoes, two articulated toe models ...
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Reduce sweat rate?
Does anyone know how to reduce one's sweat rate? Currently I lose about 3lbs of sweat an hour when I run, even on mild days where the temp. is around 60-70 degrees. As I'm training for ultras, I'd ...
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Achilles issues and foot numbness
I frequently get a sense of tightness in my lower legs most often about a mile into a run, sometimes in one foot other times in both. I've spoken to a doctor about it and my achilles is fine. The ...
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Marathon - How to train for a marathon in 12 weeks?
I will be participating in a marathon in next 12 weeks. I want to know how can I improve my stamina so that I can run for longer distances.
Also, I want to know what diet plans should I follow in ...
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How can I train for a 5K while strength training with StrongLifts 5x5 and minimizing detrimental effects on either?
I followed the Couch-to-5K training program several months ago in preparation for a 5K race but have not run at all since then. I'd like to get back into it by doing Couch-to-5K again. I'm doing ...
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Pulsometer that can export pulse vs time information
I want to train high intensity interval in running and would like to buy a pulsometer that can export later pulse recording to the computer (preferably in mac os x), do you know any?
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Chest pain while running over 160 bpm
I've started running again after a 4 month period of inactivity due to bronchitis. Used to be a sporty guy up to five years ago (I'm 35 now) then almost nothing until last year. Last year everything ...
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Best warm up for running
Trying to figure out the best warmup routine for running. I see a few articles that say you shouldn't do any stretching before warming up given cold muscles. This article for example, just states ...
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I'm using one foot more than the other: how can I stop doing that?
I noticed that when I'm running I'm using my right foot more than my left foot (I'm right handed). I'm pretty sure that this is bad form. What's the best way to stop doing that?
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What are the pros and cons of running versus walking?
I enjoy going for long -- I mean, ten mile -- walks. Part of this is because I was training for the Susan B. Komen 3-Day Walk about a year ago, and I got into the habit of taking very long walks ...
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Can you take in too many electrolytes during endurance events?
I know I can become subjected to hyponatremia by drinking too much water and not replenishing my electrolytes. But is the opposite possible? Can I put too MANY electrolytes into my body (while still ...
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I feel acidity after running
Daily i run for 15 minutues on treadmill. After 10 minutes, it started feeling of acidity in food pipe. What would you like to suggest in this context?
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8 Minute running with 5 minute rests okay?
Right now on average I am running about 8~9 minutes and then taking 5 minute rests. Is this a good pace or do I need to up the game more?
I repeat this about 6~7 times in about 1 hour.
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How to avoid stomach cramps after running?
I'm an active and fit person, but whenever I go for a run, afterwards I typically get bad stomach cramps. Anything over 20 minutes or more than 3 miles long is my threshold where I'll get a stomach ...
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Running and hypertrophy at the same time: is it possible?
Is it possible to run and do an hypertrophy training at the same time and don't lose weight? I am currently training for 20km: 3 times a week, but since I started, I lost weight.
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Toes Hurt and Go Numb While Running
I've been running for 11 weeks doing the Couch to 10K program, with 8-9 weeks of that being in Vibram FiveFingers Bikila LS. As I've steadily increased the amount of running in my workout, I've ...
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Are there any benefits to running in the heat?
I live in Texas and with the summer coming up, my lunch time runs are becoming less enjoyable.
I have goal races that will occur in September (Olympic Triathlon) and November (Marathon) where the ...
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What can cause knee pain just below kneecap during a run, and how do I strengthen it?
After a little break in running I've started again, but now I'm getting pain just below the kneecap of one leg that gets worse when running and I can still feel days later in certain positions.
The ...
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Is there a way to prevent swollen feet from barefoot running?
I'm doing barefoot running on streets (tarmac) for approximately one month now. In this time I had several blisters, scratches and pain in the ankle. Now everything works pretty fine, except my feet ...
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Does running cause menstrual-style cramps?
I'm a new runner (a few weeks in) and not due to start my period for another week. I had to stop a mile in today because I got a ghost cramps out of nowhere and REALLY wanted a vicodin. (It was ...
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Maximum length for safe running
I heard that running can be stressful for the body (the knees for instance) if done in excess, and that some people even have accidents.
What is the recommended length of time for running if one ...
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Duration of running for weight loss, and diet control
I am not very good at running, but I need to get some weight loss for my little fat belly. I would like to go running because I don't know swimming and I got a fear for deep water(2m or more), shame ...
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Does running in Vibrams (or some other minimalist shoes) make you run faster?
I have been running for about 20 years, mostly 10-21 km over the past few years. This past year I've transitioned into running in Vibrams - in the simplest model I found - and about two month ago I ...
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Stiffness in the calf after running?
After years without exercise I recently started running 15 minutes each morning.
Yesterday I started feeling a sensitivity in the calf, and today it's stronger. I don't actually feel pain but it's a ...
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Knee injury, feels like there is a knot inside [closed]
i injured my knee last friday :( it was during running intervals, i ran on an uneven grass area. i have googled and tried to find similar cases by description but i'm abit overwhelmed and can't ...
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Running with a backpack
I carpool to work in the mornings but I run home after work. I have tried running with a regular backpack and that didnt work. It bounced up and down too much and wore out my shoulders. I am now ...
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What is the difference between swimming and running?
I'm 25 years old. For the past years, I've been running every day. I dont like running. I like swimming. Which one is good for maintaining your body and reducing your belly? What is the main ...
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Calf muscle recovery time when adapting to forefoot/barefoot running?
I've been adjusting to forefoot/barefoot running for a couple months now. I keep extending my distance or increasing my speed or improving my form. Consequently, my calves have been staying sore for ...
