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What does 5k Run-Walk mean?

I keep hearing about so called Run-Walk events. My friend is talking about it all the time. He participated in many such events. In fact I was asked to join one. I am not sure what they are and who can participate. Can you tell me something about it.? What does 5k Run-Walk mean?

by User avatar zelig

How much of a difference do you think a shoe makes?

How much of a difference do you think a shoe makes? Ive been arguing with a friend of mine who always buy the most expensive shoes and claims that they improve his running results. I dont think so. Since Im a recreational runner I dont think I should waste too much money on gear. I always buy...

by User avatar randie

How do I avoid overtraining?

First off, I'm not overweight or unhealthy - I just want to reap the health benefits of running, and I also enjoy the 'runner's high' experience when I'm done doing so. I took a break from running for a month or so because I had apparently been overdoing it, and could feel the wear-and-tear on my...

by User avatar TheMagneticDogSisters

Peroneal Tendon strengthening

For the past year I have had a problem with my tendon due to build up of scar tissue, and am now at the stage where I am beginning to strengthen the tendon using a resistance band. How often is best in order to build strength in my tendon and reduce scar tissue? Is several times a day best, or...

by User avatar meehai

Is having sex before a competition bad?

I like sex very much (who doesn’t?). I have an attractive and horny girlfriend and we enjoy doing it every day, sometimes 3-4 times a day. I read that one shouldn’t be having sex before competition as it would drain your energy and you will fail to achieve top results. It is hard for me...

by User avatar jarrad

Stomach really hurts during runs

Hey all, I've been running since February, training for a 5k roughly, but my pace has not been increasing at all. I started from no physical activity to C25K and completed it without much of a problem, but things aren't improving at all. I run ~3 miles 3 times a week and then 1 longer...

by User avatar chelatek

Am i stretching correctly?

It seems that no matter how well I stretch before a run I always ache from my mid calf area to my ACH (along with feeling very tight). And even stretching 2-3 times during the run doesn t alleviate the discomfort. I know by this point y'all must think I'm falling apart from the knees down but...

by User avatar RunTexas

Increase speed in my 2 mile run?

Hi everybody.... How do I increase the speed in my 2 mile runs? I am concentrating on running long distances, but, I'd like to incorporate 1 day of speed work. I need something simple, so that I can understand (lol). thanks, Kell PS I just bough some Asic Cumulus running shoes they rock!

by User avatar jtski908

How to stop leg rubbing while running?

Answered by a doctor

I am training for my first half marathon and things are going pretty well. One problem I keep running into is that the inside of my legs rub together and against my underwear when I run. This rubs the skin off in that area and is quite painful. I starting wearing the spandex under paints and that...

by User avatar Lash

Best way to save money as a runner

What are some of the best ways to save money as runners? Where do you spend the most money as a runner?

by User avatar clateboulder