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When is it too late to start running?

Answered by a doctor

Hey all, I'm the newest newb here and I have two quick questions. I'm 15 and for once in my life I've got somthing I'd love to do. Free running, but I've got no real gymnastic skils, though I'm a very fast runner, and can keep a pace, bu is it just too late to start learning what I need too? Also...

by User avatar shadowtop

Little improvement after training

My wife (25 yrs old) has been trying to become more active and fit. Most her life she didnt do any activities or sports, but she is not overweight (5'3" at 100 lbs). For the past year she has been going to the gym regularly 3 times a week doing some light weight lifting and using the...

by User avatar SamuraiSam

The Olympic Creed

The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win, but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well. Baron Pierre de Coubertin (1863-1937) Father of the Modern Olympic...

by User avatar Guest

How to run faster?

hi, i am 13 years old and i am about 5,9. i really like to run alot, i always ask my friends to race me and stuff. the thing is, when im playing sports, my friends usually catch me before i can get to the goal line. is there any way that i can run faster, like streches or something? i can touch my...

by User avatar laptopgun3

Calf and Knee issue. What is going on here?!

Hi everyone, I am experiencing a pain on the outisde of my right knee which after a while spreads down to my calf. Actually my calf doesnt really hurt that much, it just gets super super tight. Anyways, I was at the ortho back in Jan for an ITB issue. I had a pain in my gleuts and he ran xrays and...

by User avatar mjsmith80

What are the characteristics of an outstanding runner ?

There are five important characteristics for an outstanding endurance athlete. Of the five, two you are born with. They are a part of your genetic makeup. You have to thank your parents and God for those abilities. Those are Talent and Durability. The other three can be developed and they are...

by User avatar geraghtydurango

Does anyone know what makes up endurance?

I was wondering scientifically what endurance is made of. Like, why do some people have more endurance than others? I heard that the efficiency of the body to process the oxygen intake determines that. Does anybody have any thoughts of their own or have read articles on this? And also, is running...

by User avatar kwkingdom123

Sore leg issues - any advice?

Hi there, Been running on and off for a while now. At first it was mostly 5k runs but I stopped for a while due to issues with my knees caused by shoes with not enough cushioning and no support for pronation. Got new shoes, started running again. At first only 5k, but slowly worked my way up...

by User avatar Guest

How to run 1 1/2 in less than 9 minutes

I am training for the Texas State Troopers academy. My goal is to run 1 1/2 miles in less than 9 minutes. Currently, I'm running 1 1/2 miles in 11:44 seconds. I run the first lap on 1 minute, 34 seconds, however after the first lap, I start to slow down. My legs get tired. What can I do to achieve...

by User avatar chvicu

Ankle pain in midfoot strike

Hi, I changed from heel strike to mid foot running 6 months back. Recently restarted my practice with relatively short 5KM runs @ 11-12kmph. After around 1-1.5Ks my calves started to tighten up and pain a lot. However, if I change to forefoot strike in the middle of the run, the calf pain goes...

by User avatar ratbert