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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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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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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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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How much carbs the day before a marathon?
I'm running my first marathon on Sunday. I read on the internet that you should eat 4 grams of carbs per pound the day before the race. At 185 pounds, I would have to eat 740 grams of carbs! Does ...
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How do legs change in response to running?
Background Information:
I recently began a running/walking regime that lasts for 30 minutes. I think I run about half the journey and walk the other half of the journey. There are 2 very steep ...
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Using a stopwatch for intervals
I have a 30 lap/split memory stopwatch that I got for doing sprints. I thought it would be a little more intuitive, but it doesn't look like stopwatches are really meant to capture what I'm trying to ...
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How does wiggling your fingers activate your fast twitch muscle fibers?
You may remember hurdler Michelle Jenneke's famous dance where she wiggles her fingers to warm up before the race. In this interview (at 01:11), she reveals that wiggling her fingers activates her ...
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What is the least I need to run to maintain my conditioning?
Sometimes you know that you have a very busy time ahead of you, and that you're going to have less time for fitness activities, for whatever reason (work, a new child, etc).
My questions is this- ...
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Which calorie count for exercise should I trust?
I've been working out by running around the neighborhood lately, and I've been tracking my runs on two running sites, as well as keeping track of the calories on MyFitnessPal. However, I've been ...
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Knee pain when running
After a run (cross country, mixed terrain, ~4 miles) I sometimes get knee pain. The pain is located beneath the knee cap. It goes away after a while, but sometimes resurfaces if I'm walking. I've ...
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Do the heavy squats in crossfit endurance program help with running performance
I'm about to start training for a 15km trail run and am wondering if the crossfit endurance program is effective. Is it worth getting a gym membership so I can do the heavy squats and deadlifts ...
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Stretches and muscle work for Supination or Underpronation
I've recently had issues with my IT Band, did all the stretches and PT. And it did not work.
I recently decided to try out my old pair of running shoes(on a whim), that originally were bothering my ...
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Change in eating habits from Half Marathon to 6 mile
For a half marathon I spent the week before carb loading and hydrating. I'm running a 6 mile soon and would like some 5Km races too.
How should I change my diet for different length races?
Should ...
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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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What are the precautions to be kept in mind while jogging/running daily?
I have heard that jogging/running may lead to injuries, permanent joint pains etc.
I wish to know (in detail) which all precautions are to be kept in mind while jogging/running daily (in order to ...
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Is running good ?
I have recently come across several books describing workout plans that were not including any kind of running or cycling or swimming. Only weight lifting and free weight training were included in ...
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Is it useful for runners to cross-train using kettlebells?
I'm using running to help burn some fat mostly because it is the only cardio I really enjoy doing. I know muscle helps burn fat faster. Would using a kettlebell between runs help promote fat loss, ...
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How to loosen up the hamstring?
I have a very hard hamstring.
I can stretch my hamstring to a good extent, i.e., touch the floor without bending the knees with my knuckles but not beyond that. At that stretch point, I feel a ...
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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 ...
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Injury risks running on sand vs solid surfaces?
I normally do a fair amount of barefoot running on grass, dirt, and pavement, but on a recent trip, I ended a couple of runs with several miles on sand. It felt easier on my calves and lower legs ...
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How to get started with minimal shoes?
I got a pair of Vibram Bikila and Saucony Mirage to give minimal shoes a shot and so I wouldn't have to rely on second hand experiences when discussing them.
I've heard some conflicting opinions ...
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Easing the soreness from new exercises
I'm sure we're all familiar with the soreness that comes from a new form of exercise that impacts muscles that haven't been overly stressed (or at least not for a long time).
For example, I recently ...
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How to keep rhythm when running for long-distances?
I will participate to a 4-Person Half Marathon Relay and I did a few training runs for the 5km that will be my part in the marathon. Usually I tend to accelerate and get tired earlier but I was with a ...
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Will this workout help to reduce my weight?
I am a man weighing 81kg, 6ft 2inch, 25yrs and I've been going to the gym for the last two months. I don't have a gym trainer here (office gyms). My workouts are as follows:
Day 1
Warm up:
Running on ...
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How can I analyze my running gait?
They say there are more than one types of step. Is there any exam that can help me know my foot angle/type/format/etc, so i can buy running shoes that are good for my feet?
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How to avoid blisters while running barefoot?
I have started to run barefoot because no shoe suits my feet perfectly. I ran a half marathon yesterday and made my PB too, I am happy. But during the course of running I developed blisters. I enjoy ...
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Running after night shift?
I am working the night shift and I usually go for a run after that at about 6 'o'clock in the morning. I don't feel fresh because of the whole night stretch.
But the problem is I desperately want to ...
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What are the optimum foods and supplements for beginning runners?
I plan to start a running routine using the program listed here to improve my overall fitness.
What foods and – if applicable – supplements would be recommended for beginning runners? I.e. a ...
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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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Hamstrings and running intervals
I've started doing some running intervals/speedwork and notice that my hamstrings get pretty sore afterwards. I do some off-day stretching, although I probably could do more. Should I push ahead and ...
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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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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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How to convert difference in elevation into distance?
When you're running up a slope, you're running slower. Down the hill you may run faster, if your knees allow it. But how much?
In German, there is the notion of "Leistungskilometer", which is ...
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Shins hurt when running
I have been slowly getting back into shape. Started with my diet and have since added walking for half an hour most days. I haven't been tracking my weight because I am not so concerned by weight as ...
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Starting out with running and increasing flexibility
I'm about to start running, I bought myself running shoes for 'over pronators' as I am flat footed(still not too sure what that means when running). But I have a few questions about running.
I'll be ...
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How do I perform a micoach assessment workout?
I have Adidas micoach Pacer and plan to do start a marathon program. But first I want to do an assessment workout, to make sure I have my Pacer uses the right zone settings.
However, I've never ...
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Running vs Insanity vs P90X
I am 25yo 170cm x 57kg and I like run
I started running 3 years ago, because I wanted to lose weight, so after few months I get rid of 25kg~, after that I continued running more seriously, and I ...
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How to prepare yourself before starting to run regularly?
I am 22 years old, weigh 80 kg and 5' 7" (170 cm) in height. I have a tummy like a giant basketball, for which people make fun of me.
I wasn't always like this. I used to be VERY lean and thin until ...
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How well do severe under pronators cope with barefoot shoes?
Has anyone with a high arch switched to barefoot shoes? If so, how far are you able to run in them? Have you felt pain in your knees? Does the arch of your foot feel like it has been over-stretched?
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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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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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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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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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Can I cycle or run with shoulder niggles?
I have developed a slight niggle in my right shoulder. Reason could be because of over workout in swimming.
The niggle is light pain when I move my shoulders a bit fast with some weight on it. For ...
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What can cause an unexpected weight gain with constant workouts and calorie control?
I am trying to shift a lot of fat, and I have started to up my game. I am working out 4 times a week on weights (1 hour sessions), and trying to go for 2 30-40 minute runs on top of that.
On top of ...
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Running continuously or with a break?
I want to know what would be a better way to run 5 km if you want to lose weight. Running non-stop or taking a 10 minute break every 2.5 km, so my heart rate can go back down?
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Why does my collarbone hurt while jogging?
I'm a newbie when it comes to running. I usually run for about 2-3 miles 3x a week for the past 6 months.
If I've skipped too many workouts (i.e. haven't ran in a month), I experience pain in my ...
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Treating a Runner's Knee - Apply Heat or Cold?
I've been suffering from Runner's Knee for the last couple of weeks and I've read in some places to put heat on your knee, and other places to put cold (like the above referenced webmd article).
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How to gain weight? By higher calorie intake or muscle building through exercise?
My BMI is 18.5. Age 24, height 172.5 cm and weight 55 kg.
I am undergoing training for triathlon. I swim 3 to 4 days a week (6-8 km in 4.5hrs - 6 hrs).
I cycle around 50 km a week in 2.5 hrs.
I run ...
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Son walks with feet turned out but bounces on his toes, he runs very slow, but wants to play sports without pain? Any corrective tips? [closed]
My son is 13, 5'10", wears a size 14.5 shoes and has a very tall father and sisters. He hasn't hit his growth spurt yet and I am concerned about his gait and his desire to play sports, but his ...
