Running Beginners

Pain behind and just above & below the outside of the knee

It started one day while I was talking to someone and walking backwards. I stepped into a hole in the side walk and my toes stayed on the side walk and my heel hit the ground about 4" down. I didn't fall but I did get a little twisted and then this pain SHOT UP the back of my leg. I felt my...

by spikey614 over a year ago

How to stay hydrated during training runs?

:wavey: Hey all, my name is Will and I've been cycling for a number of years but now I'm in college, taking a degree track that seems to own my very life and soul. I virtually live on campus in the architectural design studio and seldom do I get a good opportunity to ride any more. I'm not about...

by wacombs over a year ago

Does your running have a purpose?

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Are you a runner ? Do you train and go to races? How is God using your athletic endeavors? After 30 years or racing and training, I have found a new purpose. This spring I became a featured runner for Running Hope. This organization raises money for families to adopt orphan children. So now...

by Guest over a year ago

Should i worry about deconditioning after not running for 2 days?

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I've been training for a spring marathon since mid-January, and although I think I started early enough, now I'm fighting off a bad chest cold. This will be my second day without running, and I'm worried about de-conditioning. I'm up to 30 miles a week, and this will be my first full marathon. I...

by Tbone123 over a year ago

Running slow hurts while running medium-fast does not???

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Hi all, I'm a new person to the forums. I have always been a casual runner for many years. I wanted to ask a question about slow running. I searched around on Google and found no answer. Hopefully you folks might be able to help. I'm wondering if running slow can cause pain? I have found that when I...

by Guest over a year ago

How do i get back in shape?

Hello! I have decided to get back into shape. Right now I am far from in good shape. I am 24 years old 6'0' and 265lbs. I am stocky in build(I played Nose guard in high school football) A week ago I started a regimented diet of negative calorie foods and light proteins(Egg whites not Yolk) in...

by AcesHigh over a year ago

Does anyone have experience running barefooted?

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I stopped running competitively 15 year ago because although I was on my way (10:10 two mile, 34:23 10k), my knees hurt and my shins hurt. I took it up again in January 07, but I've been reading up on proper form and the way shoes weaken feet. I train in racing flats now and concentrate on...

by extremofile over a year ago

How to increase foot speed on short distrances?

I'm a 16 year old tennis player who is also a top cross country runner but generally prefer tennis over running (sorry guys just who I am). My main purpose for running cross country is to get better foot speed for tennis but I was wondering if there is a program I should be using to help increase...

by tracy_runner over a year ago

Strength Training Routine To Prevent Knee Pain When Running

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I recently joined the air force and am waiting to go to boot camp. I have atleast 4 months before I will leave. About 2 months ago I started jogging and running. I really had no idea what I was doing and think I did a little too much too soon. My knees started to ache so I took a break for about...

by jeffp808 over a year ago

How should i run downhill on recovery days?

I am to the point of 16 mile long runs and typically do them on fairly hilly terrain. My recovery runs usually follow the same course. I always take it easy on the uphill portions but always attack the downhill sections pretty good. What I want to know is that on my recovery runs how should I...

by AKrunner over a year ago