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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Is Paleo A good marathon training diet?
I've been doing strength and conditioning training for the last 4 months whilst adopting the Paleo diet from the outset, this has yielded positive results and I'm very happy with how things have gone.
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Is aqua sprinting a good replacement for track sessions whilst injured?
Last year I slightly tore a ligament and damaged the cartiledge in my left knee. I have since recovered and began sprinting again but recently hurt the LCL in both knees during a training session.
I ...
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Want to start sprinting, what warm ups or form should I be using to avoid injury?
I have never ran for excercise before so have never done any warm ups or know of proper form for sprinting. I am asking for advice as I want to minimise the possibility of injury.
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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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Will building up running reduce knee pain
I've been working on strength/cardio for 4 months now and I'm getting pretty fit.
Due to a bad hand injury I was avoiding running and instead used the stationary bike and eliptical for cardio. The ...
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General regime to increase running stamina and avoid aggravating back injury
Some time ago I injured my lower back, I believe at the time the physiotherapist I saw referred to it as a "l4/l5 disc bulge" and also seems to have caused a bit of sciatica. The injury slowly ...
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I have varicose veins - should I be running? [closed]
I have varicose veins on one of my legs (lower left leg). I have been told, more than once, that I should avoid running (or other high-impact exercises) as that might make them worse. I heard this not ...
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Walking vs. Running Shoes
Everyday, I walk at a minimum 4-5 miles (because I don't drive). With this much walking, I feel there is a significant potential to injure my legs if I don't use proper support.
Since my current ...
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Where can I try minimalist running shoes? [closed]
What actual physical stores carry them?
Is there anywhere online that I could buy then return without problems if they didn't fit my foot? I have heard Zappos is good about it.
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Tightness in tendon - what can I do to fix it?
I have been running for about two years now, on and off, and recently I have had a mild - but annoying - pain behind my right knee. I went to an orthopedist, who gave me a cortizone shot, but told me ...
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Flat feet running
I'm a beginning runner and have only done a 5K, but I probably run about 3-4 times per week. I'm have pretty seriously flat feet and wear orthopedics in my shoes that were fitted by a foot doc. I ...
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How can I improve my running form?
I know my form isn't terrible, but it certainly isn't perfect either. How do you work on improving it? Are there certain exercises that will strengthen the right muscles and force better form? Do you ...
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How do I know how much running in football is safe for me?
Football can require quite a lot of running. Sometimes after exceptionally intense moments I find myself briefly unable to satiate the need for breathing, at which point I wonder if I’m doing ...
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My knee is clicking when I do squats - should I worry?
I remember that I have always, even back in primary school, avoided anything similar to squats as my knees would do an audible 'click' every time I got low enough. It's not painful, or even ...
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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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What is the best Vibram Five Fingers shoes for running long distances?
I've got the Vibram KSO currently and it works great, especially for trail running. However, running on cement starts to hurt after a while.
I'm thinking of getting a different kind, but there are ...
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Experiences with 'barefoot' running
I have heard a lot about the 'barefoot' running idea that has seemed to gain a lot of popularity with the book "Born to Run". The main idea is that the human foot has evolved to be very effective at ...
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What kind of exercises can I do to strengthen my ankle?
I've been running for about 5 years now and almost every year I get problems on the medial side of my shins. If I keep running, eventually the soft tissue even swells up enough to be palpable and ...
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Looking for alternatives to Nike Free for general fitness - not specifically running
I have a pair of Five Fingers, so this is not an alternative to that. I'm wondering if there are shoes out there for general fitness (including lifting) similar to Nike Free. I really wanted them, but ...
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Is running on treadmills easier than running outdoors because the ground is pulled beneath the runner?
I know the smooth ground and no wind resistance make it easier. But does the ground being pulled beneath you make it easier too?
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What workout should I do if I want to prepare my condition?
During weekends I'm doing a lot of sports, e.g. snowshoeing in the winter and biking and hiking during summer. I personally think, my condition is slightly above average, but the problem is, I now ...
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How do I overcome this muscle / knee pain?
I'm a 24 year old software engineer that basically sits at a desk all day. Obviously, this isn't a healthy lifestyle, so I decided to start running in order to get in shape. I'm not an athlete by any ...
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Can old running shoes be used as walking shoes?
Once I've made the decision to get new running, is it okay to use my old running shoes as walking shoes (to and from the workplace / around the neighbourhood) or is the only appropriate place for old ...
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Worthwhile to cross-train while preparing for half-marathon
I will be running a half-marathon in two and a half months. This will be the third half marathon I've run. I hope to run it in under two hours; my previous best is just under 2:08. My resting heart ...
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Building and gaining muscle while losing weight
While I have started running, I have also been trying to loose weight. My issue being that I am 18st and running on the pavement for 3 miles isn't good for my knee!
I have been controlling my diet. I ...
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Knees are sore when running for the first 10 minutes but fine after?
I am training for a half marathon in October and have started my training two weeks ago. I used to run as part of my boxing training but gave it up 7 years ago as I broke my arm. I never ran far ...
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Need to run every day - best way to stop?
I'm a 25-yr-old, healthy male.
For the past 7 years or so I've been running every day (except 1-4 times / year when health or other things got in the way)
If I don't run on a certain day:
I feel ...
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Post running meal
I wonder what you recommend as a post-running meal. I've read that you're supposed to eat something right after the training to prevent your body storing your next big meal's calories as fat.
I use ...
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Knees hurt after running a few days in a row. Injury possible?
I don't have any pain if I walk for an hour or so. I walk to work every day (2 x 20 mins). I take long walks on weekends, but no knee pain after that. I started running. Small distances at first (2.5 ...
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When selecting running trousers what should be considered?
I'm starting to run more and more and think It's time to invest in good running trousers.
So I think you should consider the outside temperature and weather conditions ( If you run outside of course ...
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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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How to improve half marathon pace?
I am a slow runner averaging about 7 min/km. I run 2-3 times every week with a weekly mileage of 20-24 kms. I plan to sign up for a few HMs this summer and I am targeting a sub 2:30 hours finish time. ...
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My knees hurt after I run and my feet point out or knees point in
Short version: My knees point in when my feet point straight. This makes it hurt when I run.
I'm currently 16. In 9th grade, I switched out of my public school to an independent study one. It's like ...
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lower back pain after running
I started a program to run 30' after 8 weeks. I am in week 2. I am overweight in 20 kilograms
The problem that I have is a pain in my lower back.
Is not shortly after the training, I feel the pain ...
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Can I hurt myself or my heart by running too hard or in bad weather conditions?
I've been running for about 10 months now, started in January, when it was about -15 °C outside. Over the time, I managed to lose about 15kg and improved my running a lot, but I always come across the ...
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Is this heart rate too high for a beginner runner?
I am a 38 year-old male beginner runner with a history of sport in my earlier years (but hated running by itself), I started the C25K program in mid-december to try to get some fitness back in after ...
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Should I be running with aching legs?
I'm currently training for a marathon with a training program consisting of 5-6 workouts for week. It's also varied workouts including pilates, football (read: soccer) and a weights session.
During ...
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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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What can I do to prevent cramps after 19 km?
The last 3-4 times I have run half-marathon or similar distances, I have experienced the preliminary symptoms of cramps around the 19 km mark. It comes as a suddenly "bite" in the upper part of my ...
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Post-Running Foot Pain
I've been running high-school cross-country for about a month now, and I'm just starting to have pain on the side of my left foot. When I put pressure on my left mid-foot, then there is a sharp pain ...
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Pain at back of knee when running
I've had this issue for over a year now... after running about a mile, I feel an ache in the "back" of my right knee (the side away from my knee cap). It seems to get worse whenever I take a step, ...
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Why don't my thighs hurt?
I have been running for almost 2 years now, after pretty much never running before in my life. I have had the usual injuries (shin splints, sprained ankle, etc.), but nothing serious. I've always ...
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Multi stage fitness test indoors training?
In a few months, I will need to score as high as I can on a Multi-stage fitness test, or "beep test". I'm a 20 year old male weighting 165 pounds and measuring 6 feet 3 inches. I've never really been ...
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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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Can wearing tights while running cause pain in my knees?
A couple of weeks ago I got myself a pair of Nike tights to keep me warm while running during winter. And since I've been running in them, my right knee is hurting, to the point where even simple ...
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Get rid of running shoe stank?
I live in an incredibly wet climate so there is absolutely no way for me to go on a run (or outside for that matter) without getting my running shoes soaked (and generally myself as well). Despite ...
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How do you equate a “stair run” to traditional running in terms of Power?
I want to be able to convert the power required to do one exercise, specifically running down then up four flights of stairs, into terms of a run of distance x in time y.
I've found several work and ...
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Does the ease of downhill running cancel out the extra work of uphill running?
Running uphill is obviously more challenging than running on a flat surface, but on a hilly course, there is also an equal amount of downhill. If my goal is to have the hardest workout, burn the most ...
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Is an elliptical trainer good for rehab after metatarsal fracture?
I fractured my third metatarsal 4 weeks ago and am looking for alternatives to spinning and swimming for cardio work until I can sensibly re-start a running schedule.
Would using an elliptical ...
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Is it preferrable to run on toes?
Today I ran (slowly) on toes (300 small steps). I got tired very soon.
I heard that skipping rope gives better results if done on toes (calf exercises)!
Is the same true with running too?
Should I ...
