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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Some video tutorials for running.
I used to go to the gym when I was younger, but I have no training or workouts for about 8 years.
I have put on weight, but I want to start again. I love running, but I am afraid I might do something ...
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What is the minimum effective dose of running that constitutes HIIT?
I've been doing Cooper runs (1.5 miles) as fast add I can 2-3 times per week, followed by an upper body workout (I know, friends don't let friends skip leg day).
How can I determine whether that ...
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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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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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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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Training for 1.5 mile run
What is the best training programme to improve 1.5 mile run times? For reference, my starting point is about 9:30, aiming for 8:30.
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Bluetooth Earbuds w/ Controls? [closed]
I'm looking for recommendations for earbuds I can wear while running and working out. Here's my wish list of features:
Bluetooth and compatible w/ iPhone
Inline controls: volume, play, pause, stop
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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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running on an incline vs running faster on a flat plane
I've started working out on the tredmill at 12km/hr for 30 minutes almost every day. For the last 3 minutes I kick it up to 14-15km/hr. Is this a good workout or am I better to run on an incline but ...
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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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How to recognize a Runner's Knee?
I started my exercise routine back up in June and recently started getting into walking/running around my neighborhood on my off days from lifting weights. Last week I pushed myself a little harder ...
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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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Will EPO increase my running ability?
I recently read that Lance Armstrong used EPO to win cycling championships. I wish to improve my ability to run long distances quickly. Will taking EPO be good for this, and are there any negative ...
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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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Why do runners immediately stop after a run? Does opening your mouth more while running affect oxygen intake?
Hello all. I've got two questions regarding the way runners run.
Firstly, what I've always thought is that stopping immediately after completing the run (1k / 2k / 3k / 5k) is bad and we should like ...
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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 it possible to gain weight while training for marathon
I'm training 4 days a week to gain weight; some mass. But i'm also running 3 days a week to prepare for a marathon.
Will I be able to gain some weight while running. I eat a lot of calories, carbs ...
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Which diet helps you best during marathon preparations? [closed]
I am preparing for marathon and I feel the need to change my diet to prepare better for this event. What is your experience? Which changes did in your diet helped you most? What was hardest to give ...
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Apps for Blackberry users? [closed]
I have a blackberry 3G 9105, and was wondering whether there are blackberry users here who have any specific recommendations in terms of running apps?
Thanks
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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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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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Isn't it true that all types of spikes will fit on all types of running spike shoes?
Initially, I'd thought that all types of spikes will fit on all types of spike shoes, but after reading this article
If you are buying track shoes with spikes, check the size of the
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Is it possible to ever recover from Chronic IT (iliotibial) Band Problems?
I have been a runner for nearly 20 years now. In high school, I suffered the occasional IT (ilio-tibial) band injury where it got so tight that even if I tried to run through the pain my speed was ...
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Best Run/Swim Tracker + HR Fitness Watch [closed]
I've been trying to look at some of these nifty fitness watches on Amazon, but am at a loss as to which ones meet the needs I have. I am a runner and swimmer and would like a watch that has the ...
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Aerobic exercise: Any updates or comments to the Cooper method?
I read a book published in the 80s (by Kenneth Cooper, MD), Aerobics, in which Dr. Cooper suggests a way of getting fit without risking one's cardiovascular health. He devised a point system of ...
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How do I program a TrueFitness CS500 treadmill? [closed]
My apartment building has a couple of TrueFitness CS500 treadmills (and one Z9) and I'd like to start running on one but I don't know how to program it.
What I'd like to do is incline the platform ...
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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 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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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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Having sharp, pulsating stinging pain in upper left foot. [closed]
I borrowed the picture from someone else's foot problem that, when I read further, didn't seem to be what I'm going through.
Edit: (>_<) Scratch the picture, because I'm a new user I can't use ...
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Does your height affect your running?
Somebody small will have less Resistance from the air but take smaller steps then somebody who is tall.
Are long people better at long distance runs,
small people better in short distance or does it ...
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Calf pain / tightens [closed]
When i do a long run (4 miles) or tempo run, I will get a sharp pain suddenly causing me to slow down to a walk. I will then proceed to ice when I get back home. Any ideas what it might be.
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Muscle pain when i do racewalking [closed]
Where is the red spoted zone i got a pain after 4-5 days of racewalking...Sometimes it hurs only on walking or racewalking...but today i couldn`t even run....
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