Running Beginners

How long should i train to be able to run under 16:00?

hey guys, i am an Army ROTC cadet and am trying to contract by this summer. for the Army physical fitness test, one of the events includes a 2 mile run in under 15:55, which i cant pass for the life of me. the fastest i have ran it in was 17:07. anyways, i just started running the 2 mile...

by french fri25 over a year ago

How do i use the epipticals trainer?

Alright well for various reasons my plan of taking up running didn't exactly work out. So, I figured I would buy an elliptical trainer, since a treadmill was a bit out of my current price range. So, I guess my question is as follows... Is using an elliptical the same as running? I understand you...

by twelvethirtyfour over a year ago

How much pain is considered normal while running?

Answered by a doctor

So I am completely new to running, I havent purposely ran a mile or more in my life. I need to do some training or pre-training, however you wanna look at it, for the Military. I thought this would probably be a good place to get information and ask questions. The main one I have right now...

by Sidescrollin over a year ago

How much should i train for 3-5 mile running?

Answered by a doctor

So I am not a serious runner by any definition, I run a few miles a week when I can find the time. However, I just got a new girlfriend that is REALLY into running. I know a running date is inevitable, the problem will be minimizing the damage of me looking like an idiot. These are my problems: I...

by Guest over a year ago

How to move from cycling to running?

Answered by a doctor

I've cycled to work and back (18km/day) for years ... now I'm interested in running (as well as the cycling). I've used treadmills in the past and can alternate run/walk for 60min no problem. I understand (and have learned the hard way) that treadmills are not the same as hitting the pavement. I...

by nick2004 over a year ago

Beginner Wanting to Do More Than Beginner Program

Hello folks. My name is Matt, and I have a few questions from people who would have a better answer than "You're an idiot." By the way, unless you're in the mood for a little flavor, you can skip to the bottom two paragraphs. I'm 24, and I was a very athletic person. I trained for MMA for 5...

by Guest over a year ago

What is the reason of my leg pain?

I have recently started training for a marathon. I have been taking it pretty slow and being patient. I began running 2 miles, then 3, and so on. I have finally gotten up to my longer runs of 10 miles. That is the longest I have gone so far. I have a pain in both of my legs on the...

by meddock over a year ago

Effect of Ankle Angle (Toe-Out) on Gait

Hi everyone. So I've been fighting with ITBS - iliotibial band friction sydndrome - for several months now. I had a thought about a potential cause and wanted to see if anyone else with more knowledge could comment on it. Several years ago, back in high school (I'm now a senior in college) I...

by TCAllen07 over a year ago

Should i get custom insoles?

Just bought my first pair of real running shoes. The store kept pushing me to replace the thin insoles with a aftermarket one. They were pushing "Sof Sole". I put them in and they felt great..but didn't get them. Should I have? I can always go back. If not Sof Sole what is the most widely...

by GhostRunner over a year ago

How Is Your Pre-Race Preparation? Part 2

Next on your pre-race checklist is mental preparation. Mentally rehearse the events of the day- (warm up and the race). Visualize the course and rehearse different race scenarios. Warming up on the course is very helpful to your mental preparation. You can look at a map and you can draw your own map...

by geraghtydurango over a year ago