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Arch cramping pain, where is the pain coming from?

Hello. I started running at the gym about a week ago. I started using my old Asics and they seemed to be doing the job okay, at first. Then after a while I started developing this cramping pain in my arch area. My foot doesn't actually cramp up, but it feels exactly like a foot cramp pain would and...

by User avatar mj2392

Strong cramps even after not running for years?

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Hi everyone. I'm 21. from the age of 7 to 16 I used to run. I ran every single day and on the weeks. I basically never stopped. I personally loved it but i had to stop until two things happened to me. I hurt my ankle because i hit a growth spurt when I was 16. I suddenly went from UK shoe size 8...

by User avatar Aldhelm

Foot Pain Problem for running begginer

Answered by a doctor

Hi I am new here, and to running! And I have a question that I would be grateful if somone could answer. This morning I noticed that my right foot was aching after about 10 mins - it was a very localised and specific pain that was on the outside edge of my foot and felt like it was running from...

by User avatar Guest

How to get lost motivation back?

So I came up with a great new training plan to curb the injuries (with the help of some of y'all). And another great plan to help correct my diet (with the help of some of y'all). But I can't get out there. I mean I had a bad cold a few weeks ago and of course skipped about a week of running and...

by User avatar RunTexas

How to get over a psychological block?

I used to run regularly in college, then had kids, got fat and sedentary. I took up jogging again about 18 months ago. I lost 25 pounds, eat well, only drink water and I am fit. I was running about 1.5 to 3.5 miles before Christmas about 5 - 6 times per week. I am a relief worker so when the...

by User avatar lucylou

What causes the wooden, lead feeling in your legs on a run?

I am very new to running (since August) so all of the stages a runner goes through are all very new to me and since I have no past experience, I have no idea what the best course of action is. Thanks for your patience... What causes the wooden, lead feeling in your legs on a run? My head was...

by User avatar airehead

What's an "ultra" marathon..?

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I read about a super-climber in the US that runs ultra-marathons for conditioning and to develop "super-toughness." I think running a marathon sounds tough, what the heck is an "ultra" marathon?

by User avatar johngenx

Where do you find new trails to run?

I am running every day. I keep racing the same old routes day after day. Sometimes I get bored looking at the same faces, same streets and same corners every single day. I would like to change my route but I don’t know where to look for. Where do you find new trails to run?

by User avatar meade

Who is your favorite runner?

Who is your favorite runner? Do you think that we, athletes should have a role model or that sometimes it can be frustrating when you try to compare yourself with somebody who has numerous great achievements and who constantly breaks records and similar things? In my opinion that’s a very...

by User avatar denys

Is leg speed the most important factor in overall speed or not?

I have a question about leg speed. I’m wondering whether it’s what determines the general speed or not. I’m trying to improve my speed and I don’t know what to pay special attention to. If leg motion is the critical aspect responsible for the speed, I might try to work on it....

by User avatar sven