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Is running on higher ground going to give me any benefits?

Answered by a doctor

I might be moving down to Georgia (horray! I hate the Utah cold). Just curious about something. The elevation where I am now is 4,390 feet and 233 feet where I'll be moving. Just wondering if all that extra oxygen down there will give me a bit of a running boost.

by User avatar afipunk

What to expect starting out with running?

Answered by a doctor

Hi, I've just started running on the road and I've run into some difficulties. I'm just wondering if it is normal or what. I started two weeks ago and ran about 26 minutes for a 5k. I was going a fair clip and had a good stride but lacked wind and had to stop numerous times. Then the...

by User avatar Knightwriter

Run or gym?

After doing my cruciate twice and trying to get back to playing sports, i've a biodex test in eight weeks any ideas on the best exercises to get back on track should i stick to gym, run or both????

by User avatar slatz25

300 Lbs. Man runs first 5k

I'm running my first 5k in a few weeks and I'd appreciate any advice from anyone who is an avid runner. I'm 6'4 310lbs but I've been a fairly strong runner since High School. I can run 5k on a treadmill in 30min no sweat, but when I run outdoors I'm quickly reminded of my size. For all of you...

by User avatar Mount Marlon

What are your thoughts on endurance athlete sponsors?

I was hoping to fire up a coversation about endurance athlete sponsors (running, cycling, multisports, etc.). Who here is sponsored? And if you don't mind sharing, how does your sponsor(s) support you? With product, entry fees, other? How do you feel about sponsorships? What does it take to get...

by User avatar edgeman

How to run with cracked heel skin?

Heya everyone, Does anyone have any advice of what I can do to power through running a 5k with a fairly small foot heel skin crack? It stings just walking on it at work in my steel tip boots. Is there a good liquid skin or a good tape to keep it from getting worse durring the run? A little...

by User avatar TornadoKnight

Tips for new runners!

Aight, maybee im no pro, but i do train with a lot of people who is new with running. Most people when they start off, go way to fast and die 3 min later, go slow, and if u can go run in trails, keeps u mind off u getting tired. If you can, try to eat 1 hour before u go running. When u go...

by User avatar JackTheChamp

How to work on Fast Twitch Muscles?

Answered by a doctor

I am trying to work on my fast twitch muscles, i know alittle bit about them. I am a 400 and 800 meter guy and i also run XC (5k) and i would like to work on my kick in the 5k and just work on speed in the 400... what are some good things to do that build these up and make them fast??? My track...

by User avatar w1dude

New runner- 1st 10K... need some reassurance

Hi All, Im new to the forum and new to running as well. I started running in October and was of the school "I dont run unless something is chasing me" :D Now... i am a running addict. I can only run three days a week and usually run 3-5 miles at a time. The longest distance for me was 6...

by User avatar daniftworth

How to get in shape for a 5km run?

Hi, In 4 weeks at school theres a 5km run, so I thought I might as well get in shape for it. I ran a few 5km runs last week and managed to do it in just under 24:30. So my question is, what should my training schedule be for the next 4 weeks? Im willing to train pretty hard, but have some time...

by User avatar AlexRunner95