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Returning to the game after a looooooong absence

Well, had my first run in over 4 years this morning. Unfortunately, it was really chilly for central Florida. Actually, was combo run/walk. Trying to ease back in, since I'm 41 almost, 80 lbs overweight, and the Indianapolis 500 mini marathon was almost 20 years ago. Knees are a little rough after...

by User avatar runningjayinlargo

New runner saying hello

Hello, I just started really getting into running the past few weeks. I was active duty military, now in the reserves in the Navy. Up until recently i would be considered a 3 mile sailor. Basically that means i would run a total of 3 miles a year between my two fitness tests. Ive never really...

by User avatar Psicko

Going from 1 mile to 5 miles and maybe even 10 miles.

Well I'm new runner. I mostly run on a tred mill but I hit the track when I can. What I would like to know is the best way to build up to running 5 to 10 miles at a pretty good pace. I know speed is a factor here so learning how to build up speed would also help. I love advice and eat it up....

by User avatar afipunk

Why am i running so slowly on a treadmill?

Answered by a doctor

Hello Everyone- My name is Sarah and I am a running novice. My friends have always ran 3K's. I recently started to a regime of running one week and walking one week and I am seeing an increase in my miles over the weeks I have done this. I am planning on running a 4 miler in July and would...

by User avatar sarahanne

How to get back to running after an injury?

Answered by a doctor

Hi, I'm new to these forums. But I've got a little problem. Other than running I participate in club soccer. Back in April I, had an accident and fractured my wrist. About a week after I broke my arm I ran my last race of the spring. Since then I've been wasting away because it's so...

by User avatar pxc

How to lower my mile time?

I ran a 5:49 mile a weekago out side in Minnesota with nice wind and icey roads i was wondering if i could get some training plans to lower that mile by far any help apperciated thanks!

by User avatar MNrunner

Do i need to lose more weight to run effectively?

Twenty two years old, and I really want to get runnnig. I'm just under 6'3, 245 pounds. In the last two years I've come down from 305.. I have a big build, wide shoulders, big upper body. A fair size gut, but I don't look extremely large. What I'm wondering is if before I get into this if I...

by User avatar Visspui

Combating lactic acid buildup

What is the time proven method of combating lactic acid buildup in the legs due to cycling, running and martial arts? Anyone? :(

by User avatar RangerG

How good is running for loosing weight?

Answered by a doctor

Alright, well I am new to running. Well I should actually say new to the idea of running, considering the fact that so far it's just an idea. I want to start running, but haven't actually gone yet. I have been overweight all my life, and am finally ready to just get on the ball and lose weight...

by User avatar Guest

How to manage your motivation to keep running?

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Many of us start packed with a lot of enthusiasm but end distracted on the way. We dont feel as passionate towards achieving our set targets. We have to push and drag ourselves to work further, and no longer enjoy it the way we used to. Have you ever experienced a similar situation? Any suggestions...

by User avatar rosa.michelle