Running Beginners

Why is my stomach bloating while on the run?

Here's the deal, I'm training for my first half marathon and I'm up to 10 miles. But, once I hit around 5/6 miles my stomach starts to bloat (to the point it's VERY noticeable) and I'm in pain the rest of the way. Once I'm done, stretch, relax, etc... I pass gas (a bunch) and the pain subsides. Any...

by MrsPink over a year ago

What should my running frequency and distance look like?

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A bit about myself: - I've been running occasionally for several years now (I usually don't run in the winter) - I'm a 20 year old male, relatively fit I started running again a month or two ago, about twice a week. I'm now considering going everyday. I'm not really training for any event, just...

by nmunro over a year ago

What might be causing calf pain?

I just recently started running again. Anyway, I was running in some normal old tennis shoes and landing heel first. This seemed to work my upper calves, which are already pretty strong so there wasn't much strain. I bought some new running shoes the other day, which drastically influence my...

by benign over a year ago

Stomach problems while running

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I often have stomach problems when I run. They occur under my ribs and right up the middle like heart burn, it seems to affect my breathing(although I do have excersised enduced athsma)it only happens when I do a hard run after the first 1/2 mile or so. It affects my performance and Im sick of it...

by Lauren over a year ago

how many calories should I eat?

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Hello all... I am 25 years old, 185 lbs., 6'4", male, and I have a large skeletal frame. I am a consistent runner for about the past 2 years and, along with a strict diet, I have lost 170 lbs. I used to be an offensive lineman which would explain the heaviness back in the day. The problem...

by pattyob7 over a year ago

Calves tigthen when jogging/running

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Ok. I haven't been exercising for 3years. I just started out last week. When i'm jogging on a 400m track, my calves tighthen (feel tired) after jogging for 300m. My target distance is 2.4km. Can i know what are the possible causes for this problem? Does not warming up the calves contribute to...

by andrewSG over a year ago

Advice for 19 YO New Runner Training for Half Marathon

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Hey guys :D I'm new here and a new runner as well. I'm 19 YO and have been a trained dancer (ballet, modern, etc) for many years. The last two years however, I've fallen out of dance training to pursue other interests. I have remained fit, but have decided that I wanted to become a dedicated...

by Guest over a year ago

Is my training program good enough?

Hi, Im currently "in training" for the British Army - Parachute Regiment. At the moment my training schedule is as follows: Monday: AM - Run 3 Mile PM - Weights Tuesday: AM - Hill Sprints PM - Cycle Wednesday: AM - Run 3 Mile PM - Weights Thursday: AM - Swim or Walk PM - Cycle Friday: AM -...

by Trooper4 over a year ago

Is it common to fall often while running?

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I'm getting concerned with the amount of times I've fallen while running. I used to run about 45 miles a week and had fallen a few times a year - always tripping on something with my left foot. I just started running again, after a hip injury, and fell again yesterday. Is this common?

by oahuan over a year ago

Running with chronic illness

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Hi everyone, new here, and hoping to get some opinions. I am planning on going to the sports medicine clinic next week, but I thought a forum of experienced runners might also have some helpful information for me. So: not knowing that I had a long-standing case of Lyme disease in high school, I...

by runbeccarun over a year ago