Experienced runners

Confused about Heart Rate while running

Answered by a doctor

Hi there I'm a 22 male, I started running 4 months ago (I used to do only bodybuilding), and I've followed a beginners program to run 30 minutes without stopping. I can do that now, and I'm trying to progress, my goal is to run 10 km in the least time possible. I bought myself a heart rate monitor...

by brbbX over a year ago

Should i do two races or just dedicate myself to one?

So, there is four weeks between the two races... Should I attempt to do both? Or just do one, and be done with it. I am really leaning towards doing both right now, just wanted some of your experienced opinions.

by coachmarkos over a year ago

I am trying to build stamina and power for sprints

I am trying to build stamina, and power for sprints, such as 70 to 80 meters or yards 10 to 15 times. Will sprinting up steep hills help to get to the point of sprinting 15 to 20 times. I really need to work on the jog, sprint, jog, sprint system. Thank for any hints

by geodome over a year ago

10k tips and tricks

Iv done a couple of 10ks in recent months one it 51.50 and one in 50.52 aswell as a half marathon, which im resonably happy with. But im doing another 10k in a months time and i would like to aim for a sub 49 time. This is probably nothing to you guys but i felt like i gave everything in those last...

by 50pence over a year ago

What effect overall does foot arch have on your running ability?

Answered by a doctor

I've never really put too much thought into it but does the actual arch of the foot naturally benefit runners? I happen to have an amazingly high arch to the extent that I order shoes long so that they will fit height-wise. However, back to the original question: What effect overall does foot arch...

by tracy_runner over a year ago

feel like rib cage is imploding during duathlon

Hi everyone, i run and bike alot, but have never done the two back to back until I decided to do a 5K +20mi bike +5K duathlon last may. I've only done one 10K, I am a shorter distance runner, usually only 5Ks, with more endurance biking involvement. Has anyone else ever experienced a sensation like...

by speedygirl1220 over a year ago

How should my heart rate look like while training for a marathon?

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I am using an HRM to train for my first marathon. MY resting heart rate is high 50's and my max is around 200 based on actual readings. My average heart rate during long run training has been 177. The longest run I've done is only 12 miles. What is the theory/idea for a good heart rate setting as...

by Guest over a year ago

I am restarting my jogging/ walking routine after spinal cord problems

I USUALLY JOG, BECAUSE THATS THE MAXIMUM SPEED THAT I COULD BUILD UP OVER YEARS I WALK ALONGWITH JOGGING, BECAUSE THATS THE MAXIMUM THAT I CAN DO TO KEEP ON GOING USUALLY I JOG/WALK 4 KM DAILY AT WEEKENDS I FREQUENTLY RUN/JOG FOR ABOUT 30 KM SO I DONT PARTICIPATE IN ANY RACE, BECAUSE I BECOME...

by ahmet2910 over a year ago

3 miles to 35 miles in a month, is that to much?

Hi all, I was interested in doing a marathon, and I signed up with a local running group for coaching, associated with the marathon. The coach had me do the following, even though I told him I had only been running 5k once or twice a week, along with cycling a few hours a week. (I've walked...

by kuf over a year ago

Indoor 1000m Race Stategy

I'm a freshman in High School and am running in indoor track. I've been running the 1000 and I would like some advice. I'm actually a distance runner but am running to stay in shape for cross country. I've only run 2 meets so far and my times were 3:29 & 3:25. I know I can do better, but...

by JohnB over a year ago