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...es to get over the no racing blues. It seems though, that I am not the only one that is dealing with the question of different attitudes to running, and the different place running occupies in ones...
... miles. My thought was that I could most definitely make it 8 and probably 12, but 16 was almost out of the question. I got through the first 4 with not too much trouble. And then, the second 4 actual...
I'm sure everyone knows by now the need for regular breathing when you run, the question of the best way to breath while running is discussed by Heather Long in depth: When you're running, you sta
Hi all, (If you don't want the particulars and just want to answer my questions go to the bottom, but please read the whole thing, it's not that long) Here's my particular situation: Between 1997 and
What is the best cure for this besides anti-inflammatories?
dear runners: i have a female friend. she had a reallly gassy stomach and bad cramps while running. sh also began to have the problem of constipation. anyone knows what goes wrong? could overdoing r
...ady runs in the evening. Needless to say im nowhere near the level of fitness i had when i was 16 or 17! My question is to any coaches out there who know, is it possible for someone in my situation to...
...1/2 way into a run, furthest away from home. The next day however it was back, more regularly/painful. My questions are: Does the physio's suggestion make sense? Is there anything I can do to help t...
My question to you folks at rec.running is do you think that the wear pattern on the soles of my running shoes a good indicator of my running gait? The reason I am asking is because I am having a hard
... lends itself to running or is it a combination of both? Does anyone know of any scientific studies on this question?...
hi i did my first ever speedwork session yesterday, and have a few questions. i did 6 X 400 in 75s, 82, 82, 85, 84, 85. a jogging break of 2:00 between each lap except before the last two laps where
I ride a bicycle a lot-200+ miles per week. It seems like if i do not ride for a couple of days and try to run my leg muscles(quads in particular) knot up so bad i cannot even walk. I try to stretch r
...t server and only found the responses via google. My original post is below. And to answere someone elses question at this point in time I have one month to train for this test. I guess part of the ...
I'm interested in advice regarding the proper stride - specifically, how should the foot contact the ground while running? I'm in an urban area, and I'm limited to sidewalk surfaces for my routine run
The only treadmill to which I have easy access is a Lifefitness TR8500l. I like it, but the maximum speed is currently set to 6.0mph, which is a bit slow for me these days. Here's the thing: I know th
...25 mile, then run/jog 4.5-5.0/mph 0.50 miles, then walk 4.0 for 0.25 miles and cool down another 0.25. My question is, where do I go from here? How can I increase time/speed slowly? Also, Is it ok...
Hi - not a big runner at all 15 miles a week maybe. Had to stop running last night - developed pain below left knee about three inches down the front and one inch to the left. Anyone have any idea w
Hi guys and gals, This is a serious question, although the topic will probably really bring the trolls panting to this thread. I made a serious training error four months ago when I was combining a li
...raining and yoga. So I'm not completely out of shape but my cardio capacity is very down. I have a couple questions. Is this a reasonable goal? What kind of time frame is realistic for achieving thi...
Hey Folks, I've been running ever other day for about 3 months with my roommate, a 24 year old female. When she returns from our standard run, 5 miles or so, she's noticed that while all of her skin
Hello, The pair of sneakers that I currently own were purchased last year...around the beginning of september. I went to a specialty running store and they watched me run and determined that i overp
Hi everyone, Two related questions I've been going over since my 1/2 marathon (1/2M). Let's say I can run at 12 km/h for the 1/2M. If I'm running at 180 steps / minute, then I calculated that my s
...y fabulous, and I look forward to continuing to improve both my physique and my cardiovascular health. My question is this: after about half an hour or so of running and/or walking, I start experien...
... tool while I travel for work. Even though running is my secondary sport, I want to get better (faster). My question involves the balancing of running and cycling with a focus on improving both. My ...
ok... some advice here. I am 5'-11' tall and 157 lbs. I want to be 140-145 lbs and 5'-6' (just kidding about the new height) by May 1st. I used to be a runner, but have not in the last year. I start
...u *are* grumpy and bitter souls, with whom no sane person would share a marital bed. This rather begs the question, 'Are some people predestined for divorce by virtue of their basically horrid perso...
Im trying to decide between these two, here are my non-expert comparisions and questions. Incline: Pacemaster - 15. True - 12. (How much of a factor is this, does anyone go higher than 12?) Noise:
...r diabetes, overweight and all of its problems, lung disease, etc. Now how running fits into all of this is questionable...... Too much of anything may not be a good thing either. Maybe 2-3 miles a da...
I am a 26 yr old female, 5'2'. I have recently been inspired to take up healthier eating and exercising habits, which has included weight training, biking and jogging. Jogging has always been very har
...-80 kids to boot. The very rare case where I bailed on a workout. Today is even hotter. But it leads to a question: Is there a simple rough equivalent for comparing air-oxygen changes due to rises i...
...birthday party). I am planning to run the full Toronto marathon at the same time next year and I have a few questions: 1.) When do I start training for the full marathon? Since it will be my first, ...
A coworker and I were talking at work about the Olympics and the marathon. It got me to thinking that if someone wanted to train to try and qualify for the Olympics, the marathon, what type of trainin
...d is 5 foot 8 inches and weighs 220 pounds. He walks 2 miles a day, at a slow or moderate pace. I have some questions about calories and dieting. How many calories would he burn per mile? How many...
Quick question: I'm planning on racing a 5 mile in a few months. I won't be out of shape, but is it possible to get some 'good' training in 2 weeks. If so, then what should i be focusing on? (tempo, d
Depends on how quickly you finish (-; Yes, it's realistic. Once you finish, you can just go. Most races will post the results on the internet nowadays. I'd recommend getting there earlier if you nee
...would like it for audio books. also it is simply too cool - i need one. i already know the answer to this question. get an ipod for home and use the nearly good enough rio s35s for training. THANK...
This is a picture of me in my running shorts. Those of you who don't know, well now you know. Try to contain yourselves. http://www.radix.net/~dds/photos/pp10k_2003/Gallery/pages/PP10K_4-27-... ..
...r the last 2 months or so, made the transition from treadmill to outside now that the weather is warmer. My question is, to get a decent (somewhere in the middle of the pack) time on a 5K I've registe...
...n running for 3 years and the furthest I've run was about 10 miles. I really want to run it this year. My question is-should I try to run the marathon untrained? I'm not going to be doing it for tim...
Ok, for all of those that think I'm crazy for even talking of the Chicago Marathon when on Thursday I was told I had a stress fracture. Well, the Physical Therapist also told me I shouldn't start ru
This coming weekend will be three weeks before my first ultra and I'm swithering over what kind of long run/runs to do. I've got several 20s and a couple of 25 milers under my belt but for psycholog
for the past few years i've noticed a STRONG and profuse smell of something like ammonia stuck up my nose after i do any type of working out where i'm sweating a lot.. it goes away usually after a cou
Hi folks, I am trying to build a running base by trying LSD using a heart rate monitor. At a leasurely 5 mph, my heart rate starts at 133 bpm and gradually climbs to 166 bpm after 1 hr. At 45 years
...ave still been able to enjoy running although the first 30 minutes are sometimes painful and depressing. My question is if false running technique could induce the pain on the lower leg? After the pai...
...rther than that at that speed. So I've upped the distance a bit and managed 2km at that speed so far. So my question is, is increasing the distance at a constant speed a useful form of training if, sa...
... new to running My current pace is very slow... 10-13 Pace.. longest run recently has been approx 7 Miles Question: Using my Treadmill, maybe with a mixture of running long runs on the weekends, wha...
...rst 5K local race this summer to keep me motivated because I have really become addicted to 'running'. My question is what's the difference between 'jogging', fast walking, and 'RUNNING'? Do you thi...
Hi, I know that this is probably the wrong group but just *maybe* they could be somebody here that could answer my query? When I was younger we used to do 'Standing Barbell/Bicep Curls' as part of m
I really need to increase my sprinting speed, any of you have some drills I could try?
...l, if you really want to know, they can be calculated from the photos of the time clocks. If you have any questions please refer to the number that follows the 'DSCN.' Note: If your browser lets y...
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