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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How hard should my warm-up be?
Kortuk and I were reading a blog post from Sweat Science that argues we should do harder warm-ups, because they increase our performance.
It turns out there’s plenty of physiology behind this. If ...
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Best way to train for a 200m race
I have just won my school's 200m race, which means I qualify for the Athletics in a month's time.
At the moment, my time for 200m is 36.37 secs. I am 12 years old and this is my first race over 200. ...
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How to interpret running metrics
I do I usefully interpret running metrics?
I haven't been running for long. I've got a heart monitor and a GPS watch (all the gear and no idea), but I get a buzz from seeing the metrics anyway.
I'd ...
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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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Good running bag for laptop
I live in a major metropolitan area and I've started running home instead of taking the bus. That being said, sometimes I need to take my work laptop home with me and - if possible - I would like to ...
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Tingling in fingertips and lips on a hard run
I'm a casual runner who tends to come in mid-pack on a 5K race.
If I really push myself on a 4-mile run, as I get toward the end my heart rate approaches 190 BPM and my fingertips and lips feel ...
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Would a Bulgarian Bag help my conditioning or long-distance running?
I am looking at different types of conditioning to boost my long-distance running speed and I've heard about the Bulgarian Bag which aims to increase cardiovascular and muscular endurance while also ...
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Looking for an Android app other than Runkeeper which lets me create custom interval training
I've been using Runkeeper for Android for about a month, and really love the ability to create custom workouts. I'm doing the couch to 5k training program, and Runkeeper lets me create a set of ...
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Do seniors(age 60+) need to be treated differently in training?
Apart from the obvious fact of lessened degree of training intensity, do seniors bodies respond differently to training stimuli? Besides increased risk of injury, is there a reason for a senior couch ...
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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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Do the calves/achilles muscles become especially sensitive when barefoot running?
I've been running in vibrams for around a year, gradually increasing speed and distance (to about 12 km)(a longer description of how I moved into vibrams is in this question). A few days ago I felt a ...
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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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Running, muscle soreness, what to do ?
I've started running a again a few weeks ago, the first three weeks I kept to a strict 30 minutes (5 km) run. I run 3 times a week.
Now after 3 weeks I upped from 30 to 40 minutes, which seemed ok, ...
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How to design a running program and diet plan for losing fat in a healthy manner?
I have a specific fitness goal that I want to achieve, and I wanted to take the opinion of some Fitness.SE members to ensure that I'm going in the right direction, and if not, what steps should I take ...
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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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Bodyweight exercises for improving long distance running
I'm looking for bodyweight exercise for improving long distance running, because winter is coming to the Northern Hemisphere.
I can still running outside, but sometimes weather is really bad.
Do you ...
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Training for the 40 yard dash
I'm trying to do some fairly simple training to get more in shape for a local informal football league, and from what I have read, the 40 yard dash is a good routine to practice to help improve both ...
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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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Should I “deal” with my blisters?
Fellow runners,
I am starting to enter the business end of my marathon training.
My long runs are around 20-22 miles and they are starting to take their toll on my feet.
I have a particularly angry ...
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How do I minimize calf muscle pain as I get back into running?
I just started running again, all last week and again today. I start off slow, then increase the speed gradually. Very shortly into it my calves start to hurt incredibly. It starts after about 2 ...
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Tips to lose fat without running, jogging etc (have bad knee)
I am 27. I have a bad knee from doing dead lifts. Its osteoarthritis the doctor says, so not only did I give up deads but also am refraining from running or other such activities that take a toll on ...
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Should I run along?
I was advice to start c25k workout schedule in this post, but as I run, I am worry about my knees. Today is my 4th workout since the start of c25k.
My knees have been strange since some years ago, ...
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What are equivalent swimming and running speeds?
How do you compare swimming and running speeds? For example, is swimming 100m in 60s comparable to running 1 km in four minutes in terms of effort or in terms the times in races (e.g. map percentiles ...
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How much sodium after hard exercise?
After (or during) an hour or three of hard, sweaty running and/or biking, how much salt do I need beyond my normal diet?
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Does shortening stride length (and running for a longer time) require the same effort as a longer stride (for a shorter time)?
I'm currently training for a 10k with my girlfriend: the goal is to complete the race without stopping rather than any specific time. However, I'm a foot taller than she is so when we do runs, I ...
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How safe is High Intensity Interval Training?
High intensity interval training raises your heart rate really high and I was wondering if this is safe. Is it okay for anybody to jump straight into HIIT like obese or people that haven't been ...
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Interval training versus linear training
What are the pros of interval training over same intensity training over the same period?
For example, I walk for 1 min @6kmph and then run for 2 mins @9km/hr, repeat for 10 minutes.
Contrast this ...
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Heart Rate for a Half Marathon
I've just completed the Newport Half Marathon and had an pretty steady heart rate of 88% of my max.
My details are here.
Is this good? Generally speaking, what should the heart rate be for a half ...
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Pain on the top of my foot
I was hoping someone could shed some light on some minor pain I've been experiencing.
I run long distance. I train about half of the year and usually run one marathon each year. The problem started ...
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Tips on choosing a Stopwatch for interval training [closed]
I'm after a stopwatch for interval training (running).
What features should I look for when buying one?
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How to practice for a half-marathon in three months while weight-lifting?
I'm not much of a runner currently, but can probably run 10 km in 55 min. I weight-lift three days a week and don't want to cut it down.
How should I design my running schedule so as to optimise my ...
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What running quests and achievements are available on Fitocracy?
I'm a beginner when it comes to running and I found Fitocracy to be a great way to motivate myself. I'm wondering - what Achievements and Quests are there available on the site to provide goals for a ...
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Is it feasible to use a treadmill and maintain the sanity of your downstairs neighbors?
I live on the second floor and while I like running it'd be nice to not have to go out in the cold sometimes. I'm afraid using a treadmill wouldn't sit well with the downstairs neighbors. Does anyone ...
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Elliptical trainer vs. running
Say I am looking for a 30 min. cardio workout for 3 times a week. Goal is to reduce resting heart rate and improve general fitness. Which is better:
Elliptical trainer (say: max resistance, 90-110 ...
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What to do after the R4FL training program?
I am currently following the R4FL training program for running. It trains me to run up to about 60 minutes, but the last two weeks are mostly intervals, sprints and Fartlek runs.
where:
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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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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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Heavy head after running
Twice now, I've had the phenomenom that after a running competition, my head has gone very heavy and woozy. Its kindof hard to describe, but it sortof feels like needlepricks in my forehead, along ...
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HRM that shows time-in-zone?
Does anyone know of a heart rate monitor that specifically does this: Say your target HR is a given band or zone, perhaps 115-125. I want a display that shows total elapsed time, inside, that zone. ...
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Increase Anaerobic Energy Levels
I am trying to increase the amount of sprinting and cutting that I can do consecutively without getting burned out.
I recently started a tough workout program/plan that has me doing jumps and lunges ...
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Stability shoes causes pain when running
I have flat feet, and I went to a store for shoes recommendation. The guy then recommended Mizuno Wave Rider and I'd been wearing that for a few years. Did a few marathon, weekly runs and so on.
As ...
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Custom intervals on treadmills
I have knee and hip problems, so I run intervals. This is just fine when I run outdoors, but it's starting to get cold in Chicago, and within the next month it's going to be dark both before and after ...
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Alternatives to CTL, ATL and TRIMP for running?
I'm an avid runner and like so many other runners, I like to get a measurement or number for my current fitness. I use the measurements for two purposes: to see how the different types of exercises ...
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Strength Training for Running Books - Strength without Mass
I'm a middle-distance endurance runner (58kg BM) and I'm a fan of physiology books such as Lore Of Running by Tim Noakes and De Castella on Running. Can anybody suggest books related to building lean ...
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Running: How much should I speed train (% of total mileage)
How much should one speed train, in relation to my total mileage? Some resources (this one for instance) say that the amount of interval training should not exceed 7-15% of your total mileage. My ...
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Starting running
I've done plenty of high intensity sports training (kickboxing, circuit trainings etc) but never running. This fall I was bitten by the running bug. I started doing around 10km runs once or twice a ...
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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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Is it worth getting measured for running shoes?
I started jogging a few years ago, it's mostly been a hobby till now, I'm running the silverstone half marathon at the beginning of march.
I've only ever spent around £30 on trainers for running, ...
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Can I gain weight using diet, running and resistance training?
I am setting a goal to gain ~8kg in 3 months. I have an average body build.
I know that to gain weight I need to increase daily Calorie intake and do exercise.
I don't want to hire a personal trainer ...
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What to do against a burning sensation in my feet during long runs?
During long runs - usually everything 17 km and longer - the forepart of the sole of my feet very often gets a burning sensation. This makes it almost impossible to run and it really bother me as I ...
