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Stopping a cramp fast and without injury to the muscle

I've just found this forum thanks to someone sending me some 3YO messages and I wanted to share something important with you. When people are running and they get a Charlie horse/cramp they automatically try to stretch it right away. This will cause the muscle to tear and you'll end up limping...

by User avatar JulieDonnelly

breathing troubles while running

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I've been so happy to be able to run again, even on this modified plan, but I've run into some trouble. About 10 minutes into a run, I start to cough. Just a little, sort of a throat-clearing. That becomes more frequent. Then about 20 minutes in, I feel like some (sorry for the graphics but this...

by User avatar Gogirlgo

Sharp pressure in my head after running

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I'm new to running so please bear with me. After running for about 20 mins, and during a cool down lap, I feel sharp pressure in my head like my head is going to explode. After 5 mins it goes away, but I would like to know if i'm overexerting myself or not cooling down enough or if i'm just doing...

by User avatar redcard03

How to prepare for a race after a leg injury?

Hey guys whatsup, Im new to the forum here, just thought I'd say hey. Anyways here's my story, I ran cross country and track for three years in highschool, but before my first season of my senior year, I broke my leg in two spots and couldn't run anymore. That was early october, had the cast and...

by User avatar aald4x4

How to get rid of extreme calf pain?

Hi, I am a big girl, 5'4" and 205lbs. I am very active, work out about 5 times a week, cycling and weights. I recently decided to get into running. I've always loved it. See, I wasn't always such a big gal (gee, ten years ago I was 85 lbs lighter) and I used to run quite a bit. Anyways, I'm...

by User avatar plessthanpointohfive

How to deal with ITBS?

Hello all. I've ran off-and-on for a few years now... but there is one issue that I have not been able to resolve. It is IT-band syndrome, and I can only run for up to 5k (in a straight line, on a smooth surface lol). Usually I can only run about 1.5 miles before I start feeling it. :( What...

by User avatar apres_moi_le_deluge

Iliotibial Band Syndrome, how to deal with it?

I have the classic signs of inflammation of the Iliotibial Band on the outside of my right leg. Up until 2 days ago, it just bothered me slightly after running. On Monday, mile 2 of an 8 mile run, I got sharp pain that caused me to walk for about a minute. Then when it stopped hurting, I sucked...

by User avatar Mark it 8, Dude.

Shin splints on the treadmill?

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Sometimes my shins get sore after running on the treadmill. The discomfort doesn't usually last more than an hr. after I get off, but it can be bothersome while running. Is this just a problem with this particular brand of treadmill or are all treadmills like that? Can increasing the slope/grade...

by User avatar purple hayes

How to deal with runners knee?

Hi Everyone! I'm new to the site and have a question regarding my knee. I run a few times a week, sometimes long runs. Anyhow, I get pains in my right knee sometime. I wear a knee brace so it's not as rough on my knee but i'm afraid i'm doing serious damage. I've had an mri done, and they found...

by User avatar Guest

Can i go back to running with achiles tendonitis?

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Hi guys - I was diagnosed with achilles tendonitis a few months ago and wasn't very active at the time...I played basketball years ago but I am 32 now and work, school and kids have limited my exposure to exercise. Anyway, I haven't had pain in awhile and have been off Diclofenac for a few weeks...

by User avatar JLorenzo77