Running

Saturdays and Sundays work for obvious reasons, but there are some races on holidays, like Turkey Trots, etc. Would a Tuesday morning race be a really bad idea, from the organizer stand point? Have you done a weekday race?

2007-10-17 19:43:14 · 4 answers · asked by Sleek 7

I just bought a pair of 5lbs ankle weights, and I was wondering, is it safe to go out jogging while wearing them?

2007-10-17 14:10:15 · 5 answers · asked by Lelyn V 1

Hello, I'm a mid distance runner (5-10 mile days) and for the past month, I have had this unbelieveable tightness when I run for about 5-10 minutes. This tightness doesn't go away after I stretch or warm up and it's made running impossible.

I've already raced with this tightness 3 times, 2 of the races were completed at 5 minutes over what I should be running and 1 I couldn't complete because it was just too dfficult to push it, I was on the verge of crying because of the heaviness and strain.

People on my team don't believe I'm injured at all, as there's no swelling at ALL or any big splotches, and I can walk just fine.

About a month ago we did some intense mountain running and I felt a pop in my calf.

Please don't tell me to STRETCH or warm up more because I HAVE been doing this and it ain't getting better. What could this possibly be? Should I stop running for awhile?

Thanks a ton.

2007-10-17 13:25:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need to run a mile tomorrow so any tips for doing that.?

2007-10-17 13:23:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im a high school cross country runner and i was wondering is Gatorade the best thingto keep me hydrated during practice or a meet if not what is?

2007-10-17 13:22:16 · 8 answers · asked by Pavan J 2

which and why?

2007-10-17 08:44:17 · 12 answers · asked by @NGEL B@BY 7

I used to run about 3X a week for about 2 miles. I'm 46 and my doctor told me I was too old and heavy to run so I quit. My blood pressure went from 120/70 to 145/95 which sucks.

I don't like to ride bikes anymore because it hurt my manhood. Should I powerwalk with weights, climb trees, or something? I think that not getting my heart rate up anymore is what has given me high blood pressure.

2007-10-16 13:26:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im 16 and a girl -- i go jogging on deserted paths and blast my music- i go at the same time everyday. im second guessing the path- i dont have a running buddy, how can i get one ?


i should of listened to my mom, this guy was following me and trying to talk to me the other day.


Safety tips ?

2007-10-16 08:41:42 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I ask this because I have been doing gym 3-5 days a week. I recently started running outside 2 miles. I notice I am much more soar running outside than from the gym. I was wondering if I should run outside more and go to the gym more. OR should I mix up both?


Also, which burns more calories?

**At the gym I do weights -20 minutes, elipitcal- 20 min. and run -20 min.....**

2007-10-16 07:35:48 · 6 answers · asked by LuvLivLearn 2

I never knew arms and the torso was so important to running, but someone told me it was.

Also they say hamstrings are important, yet i dont feel its effects. Its always the quads that burn the next morning after a race.

2007-10-15 20:59:25 · 7 answers · asked by Dabidu 4

I HAVE HAD THEM FOR FIVE DAYS!!!! I have a race...I need to race...must get rid of them...please help....not running is driving me insane...i want to run right nowww ahhhh please help.

2007-10-15 15:54:43 · 11 answers · asked by HeddaGabler 2

2007-10-15 06:07:35 · 6 answers · asked by chopps . 3

i just finished one yesterday in 2 hours and 34 minutes. the event was fun btw! anyways i want to train hard for next year i want to run it under 2 hours next year. so if i trained for a year, i mean real serious training how much can i improve on my time?

would i be able to run it between 1 hour and 1 hour and a half? like some of the great kenya runners that were there? or would those goals take a few more years to go that far

2007-10-15 03:48:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

whenever i run in races to my legs always feel okay but i can't move any faster because my arms get really tired even though i dont move them any more than i'm supposed to. i hate weight training and am looking for some other way to help my arms have the endurance my legs do. any suggestions?

2007-10-13 05:55:56 · 7 answers · asked by livestorun 4

How hard would it be to be both good in stamina and speed? Like a footballer is e.g Thierry Henry, Ronaldinhio, etc.. Where your sprint time would be around 10.2-11.5 secs while still being able to run long distances ( marathons )? I wwant to achieve this but wondering how hard would it be?

2007-10-12 20:53:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can anyone suggest any methods of getting faster ( sprinting ) by only using a treadmill? I am also weight lifting but wondering other ways in which I could improve speed ( using a treadmill )

2007-10-12 20:44:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

is it true that if your running shoe is a lil bit to big it can cause shin splints, you see i used to run a few years ago like 3 miles a day and now i get shin splints after half a mile. my running shoes aren't snug they are a little loose if that's not it someone please tell me how to fix it

2007-10-12 19:26:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Sometimes when i start jogging i immediately feel a stitch in my ab muscles and it persists until the pain is too great to continue running.

Other times the stitch develops after i've been running for a while.
And other times i dont get the stitch at all whatsoever.

do i not run correctly or something? how do i prevent from getting the stitch? i run 5k tomorrow so i'm like aaahh.... does it have something to do with eating?

2007-10-12 18:47:37 · 11 answers · asked by E 2

i run xc and play basketball and i have HUGE legs!
but it is all muscle
how do i make my legs and butt have smaller muscles without giving up my sports?

2007-10-12 13:40:21 · 3 answers · asked by bball girl 2

I suffer from severe lateral (anterior) shin splints. what should i do?
I have been walking for 5-6 years now and also running 3 times in a week regularly. I have this severe pain due to lateral shin splints and am using Reebok premeir road plus III for running and walking. i get very severe pain after walking for 15 minutes which is aggravated on running. this makes me decrease my speed to slow walking. I love exercise and am 34 years old with no medical problem in legs. but this shin splints have made me reduce my exercise to slow walking. what should i do? would change of shoes help? if yes, which ones? we dont have facilities to check for gait analysis in my country

2007-10-11 20:24:42 · 7 answers · asked by ameyaru 2

I bought an expensive pair of new balance running shoes, but the lazy butt I am, I sometimes try to force my foot in the shoe wwithought loosining the laces which has...............

without suprise, caused the fabric to tear in the back, and the plastic has cracked also. Now when I flex the foot, the plastic is now digging into the heel of my foot.

In addition to not being lazy anymore and loosening the laces and not cramming my foot in, any ideas on fixing the broken plastic / fabric? Is there something I can put in front of it, or is there something I can glue in.

thanks

2007-10-11 17:19:56 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I had shin splints in the spring, but they went away from icing and less intense workouts. But they've been back for a few weeks, and they don't seem to get any better! Can my knees be affected by my shins somehow? Because now they're starting to hurt a little bit too! What else can I do besides icing and stretching for my shins?

2007-10-11 12:28:04 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Like any other plan I'm reducing mileage but its making me want to run faster. Should I give in to the urge or just take it nice and slow? I've heard reducing volume and increasing intensity is good but with the marathon so close is that a good idea now?

2007-10-11 10:43:41 · 2 answers · asked by Donald H 1

I am a 20 year old female, 5'2 and 118 pounds and generally in good health. I need to get into shape to prepare for boot camp, or basic training. I am pretty much at a sedentary level, I don't think much about what I eat, and I NEVER exercise, I typically get winded after walking up just a few steps. It has been about 5 years since I've had to do any real physical activity, such as sports.

Recently, I decided to start running so I can begin to prepare myself. In the 2 weeks i've been running, I've only been able to complete 1 mile twice. It takes me about 11 minutes for 1 miles. Every other time, I just end up getting very winded, or just feel like I can't keep pushing forward so I stop and walk the rest of the 1 mile. I've never been able to run/walk more than 1 mile.

I want to know how I can improve my running, and be able to run a few miles without stopping. I am finding this very difficult and am getting very discouraged. Any tips would be helpful. Thanks.

2007-10-11 07:00:41 · 5 answers · asked by jlo 1

the beginning of the summer and the season i felt awesome. i was training really hard and my first two meets i was in the top for jv. then i got put on varsity (duel meets only) and i was still doing pretty good. but lately ive just been getting bad. my last meet i had no energy and felt like crap. my time went up while others got a pr. i don't get it. i train as much as i can. i rest for a day or two before meets and i certantly try my best. so far three runners on my team, that i was ahead of, are now in front of me. they just slowly moved up while i did not. WHY!? i train hard. others are catching up to. I am just not moving foward.

2007-10-10 13:44:00 · 3 answers · asked by hd67eh 2

I am currently thinking of joining Cross Country. I SUCK AT RUNNING. I have like a 15 minute mile. And they want a five minute mile..?

How do i do it?

Any excercises, tips, hints, ANYTHING would be helpful !!

2007-10-10 11:29:35 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am 5'6", 180 lbs. I have just lost 20 lbs, and am still losing. I can currently jog for about 3 miles, and I don't feel any pain--in fact, I feel good. I ama able to jog about 3 miles; when I first started, I could only do about 1/2 mile. I know I need to lose about another 40 lbs. before I am at the appropriate weight, but is it true that you shouldn't run if you're overweight as it will wreak havoc on your knees?

2007-10-09 15:16:49 · 7 answers · asked by florita 4

I'm on cross country and i need to know if building muscle in my calf and quad area important ,but we don't run up hill during race though. Also is running up bleachers good work out for my calfs.Reason being im asking this first is because when i run it feels as though my legs are gonna give out.

2007-10-08 12:57:07 · 5 answers · asked by Larry Jr. 1

I would like to run a 5K in a year. I'm not a runner and I need to know what would be a good time goal would be for finishing. I'm not looking to take first place...just a decent showing for a first timer. Any suggestions, ideas, tips, help would be apperciated.

2007-10-08 11:38:05 · 8 answers · asked by Priscilla D 2

On Saturday, a son & a nephew planned to run the Chicago Marathon the next morning. The weather forecast was very clear: it was going to be hot, no ifs, ands or buts. I told my wife that I was very concerned about the anticipated temperature, and expected that deaths could occur during this race, and that perhaps my family members could spend all of this energy doing something that was actually constructive and useful to society.

To nobody's surprise, a death did indeed occur during the race, and many were hospitalized. My nephew was reportedly puking his guts out by the half way point. Medical tents were full and supplies of water and Gatorade ran out. A decision was made at some point to tell the slower runners that they could no complete the race if they had not reached the half-way point by a certain time, and other runners were instructed to walk the last few miles of this race.

Clearly this race has nothing to do with good health. What is the point?

2007-10-08 02:37:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous