Running Beginners

5K run in 3 weeks

I have recently decided to run a 5k race in 3 weeks, and need some help on some sort of training outline to get my best on race day.(so I can beat my cousin :)) I have ran on and off over the last few months, and can probably currently run 20-25mins. at 6mph. In order to win I'm thinking I'm going...

by kob11235 over a year ago

300 Meter sprint - How far around track is that?

I am running on a standard HS track - 4 laps per mile. I need to time myself in the 300M sprint, but I don't know exactly how far around the track that is. I know it is 3/4 (two straights and one curve) but I need to know exactly what lines to start/stop at so I can accurately time myself.

by miami337 over a year ago

Is my exercise routine the most efficient?

Hello all; I"m brand new to this forum and hoping I can get some definitive sound advice on my current running regimen. I am trying to burn off fat (i'm not overweight-just trying to lose the love handles) through my 3-times a week running routine. Here are the details: 30 min. run First...

by califone over a year ago

change pace during training

Help please. I'm 49 yo and run about 12 miles per week. I see lots of training guides that talk about race pace vs. training pace. I want to finish a 1/2 marathon and never intend to race. Do I still need to change my pace during my training? If so, what is the benefit I will gain? thanks, ajb

by shrinkrap7 over a year ago

How to get back down to 1.5 sec run speed?

Hi, new member, first post here. Let me start off by saying, its been about 4 years since I ran and even then I only ran the 800m (at about 1'50 with a personal best of 1'48). Since then I have fallen greatly out of shape (highschool made me gain about 50 pounds YIKES!) and I'm sick of it! I want...

by Jduvall over a year ago

Ouch My Feet Hurt! Heart Rate Question?

Answered by a doctor

Hello Friends. I purchased a treadmill last week and have been running on it 6 out of the past 7 days for 45 mins to an hour. The tradmill I bought has a weight loss training program on it - it recommends maintaining a heart rate of no more than 130 bpm which I have been doing. I am really proud...

by On A Mission over a year ago

Shin area gets really tight while running?

Answered by a doctor

I have flat feet, they really havent bothered me that much since i was about 14-15 I'm 19 now. My only problem is that after about 3/4 of a mile or so my shin area feels like it gets really tight and i usually have to stop running and i do a few stretches, and start running again and the same thing...

by solara90 over a year ago

Flat feet and an Overpronator.

Hey guys, This is a very interesting forum. I have flat feet, weigh more than 200 pounds and am an overpronator. I have seen some recommendations on this site, but since I am from India, I cant get the shoes some of you have mentioned. My choices are limited to Nike, Reebok, Adidas, Puma...

by Guest over a year ago

How do i correct my running form?

Answered by a doctor

I am an 18 yr old teenage boy, and i run track for highschool, im pretty quick i run the 100 in almost an 11 flat, but everyone says i have a very weird running form, my arms look funny and rotate circular instead of up and down is it even possible to correct your running form, or will i always...

by trackkid08 over a year ago

What distance should i run while training?

I am a newb to running, only started a few months ago, and I was wondering if there is any particular pattern or system I should be using as I build up my distances? I tend to run sort of randomly most days, planning little more than which way to turn at the end of the driveway. I try to do...

by NJSPEEDER over a year ago