Running

Lots of folks I know have been taking up long distance (marathon) running - and usually cite it as a tremendous personal goal and an opportunity for a major endurance gain. Besides, there's the 'runner's high'. However, I have also heard from others, including folks in the medical profession, that training for and running in a marathon is a terrible thing to do - because no matter how much you attend to form, it is a lot of wear and tear to your joints that you will regret when you're older. Is there an official medical position on running marathons? Recommended or discouraged?

2007-07-28 15:08:47 · 4 answers · asked by vicariousobserver 2

2007-07-28 06:30:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

If i run on a treadmill everyday for around 40 minutes , will it help me to increase my speeD?

2007-07-28 05:40:51 · 6 answers · asked by Demon 1

I have to tryout for a soccer team soon. (Tips for that would be great)

But the problem is, I run out of energy too fast. Just a couple minutes of running, and I'm out of breath. How can I improve on this? Using a treadmill? Going up and down on stairs? unning down the block?

(I've played soccer before though, but it always comes down to I run out of energy.)

2007-07-27 20:47:09 · 6 answers · asked by Cho 1

2007-07-26 13:32:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i will do wichever technique is better to improve my time.

2007-07-26 04:57:06 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have cross country practice every morning and we run about 3-4 miles for the first month then we start speed work. After we run I go out and run 3 more miles every evening. My concern is i dont feel like I am eating enough, so about how many calories should I eat in a day to run.

2007-07-26 02:41:01 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

Someone told me that stretching after sporting isn't actually helping to prevent muscle pain. Is this true? If not, please describe your favourite stretching exercise

2007-07-26 01:40:07 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

of taking it up again. I don't have any knee probs yet but everyone tells me to just walk???

2007-07-26 01:37:15 · 4 answers · asked by theedge 3

2007-07-25 19:12:37 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

So I have been running on and off for the last few months, but during the last few weeks have been very motivated. i have now been running 3 to 4 times a week, about 1.5- 2.5 miles each run. i am trying to get in better shape, so.....what should i be eating? i dont want to cancel out the good of running by eating the wrong foods...any ideas?

2007-07-25 15:01:58 · 4 answers · asked by loveboatcaptain 5

do you think this is a good plan for workouts?
im in high school cross country

monday 30-35 mins with 2 laps of floaters/ later in the day 30 min bike workout with abdominal work
tuesday 25-30 mins with four 150m sprints
wednesday 50-60 mins
thursday 60 min bike ride
friday 30-35 min (same as above speedwork)
saturday 25-30 min (same as above speedwork)
sunday rest day
monday 50-60 min
tuesday 30-35 (you can see the pattern)

2007-07-25 11:56:17 · 2 answers · asked by pink_lime_pudding 2

My boyfriend and I have been working out together since January, and a huge amount of cardio has gotten me to drop 25+ lbs. Just recently, he told me that it was time to move from the treadmill to outdoors, and that is going well. I run just over 2 miles, 3 times a week. One or two hours before i run, i have a bowl of All Bran cereal with milk. Should i eat after i run? Normally, i don't feel like it. I do not want to gain weight, and nor am i allowed to lose any more. If i should eat after i run, what should it be, and how much of it?

Thanks

2007-07-24 17:01:11 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

i am a 24 y o male which is slightly overweight (BMI:26). i've registered for a 7km race that would be on this Sunday morning (4days to go) but i haven't trained yet. i have cycled 10km in alternate days for a month before but the last time i jogged was 2 weeks ago and the distance was around 3,4km.

when i was in high school (and 8 kg lighter), i was in the top ten for 10km run. BUT after 7,8 years (+ 8 kg) is it possible for me to train myself in this 4 days to finish the race in time?

any advice, suggestion and help would be much appreciated.

thanks....

2007-07-24 16:46:29 · 4 answers · asked by immortality1983 2

I'm going into10th grade and trying to make varsity soccer. I need to break a 6 minute mile to make varsity. And i ran a 7:22 3 years ago. What can i do to improve my time?

2007-07-24 16:07:56 · 6 answers · asked by mikebarb26 2

Well it was a bad idea to run with 2 year old worn out shoes so I think I got shin splints on my left leg only. Football(soccer) season starts August 8th. Now I dont think this is nothing big, I just felt the pain a little DURING the running and I felt it more when I stopped and walked home. Any home remedies for treating this? I just put ice on it for now. I heard that the best way to treat shin splints is to rest and put ice on them. Again, it doesnt hurt too much and it doesnt hurt at all when im walking or standing.

So yeah, I plan to not run until August 8 but how many times a day should I put ice on it? Thanks.

2007-07-24 13:44:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Will running uphill make me faster if it does how much should I do it

2007-07-24 11:44:52 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it great for slimming the thighs, firming the butt, and toning the abs? Also, what brand of shoes would be best to run with? How long should I warm up beforehand, and what should I do to warm up? Thanks to anyone who answers.

2007-07-24 11:40:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-24 07:30:09 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been out of the gym for a few months. However I used to be a runner. I am wanting to get back into shape and support a worthy cause by training for the upcoming 10K race. I have 4 weeks. Today is July 24th and the race is Sept 3rd. I am starting a training program today. Any advice would be very helpful. How many miles should I start in the first week that is not over doing it? To start I'm going to Walk, Run, Walk, Run. But My main questions is for how many miles and what should my average per mile be???

Thanks so much for your advice!

2007-07-24 01:49:35 · 4 answers · asked by mwiggins0128 2

Does anyone know any good ways to prevent shin splints. Such as some exercises to strengthen the muscles.

2007-07-23 16:44:39 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

if i run a 5k 2-3 times a week at race pace, and do a long run, tempo, speed and fartlek the other days, will my time improve (any amount) in 2 weeks, and eventually by 5 min by the end of the XC season (mid-october)

2007-07-23 14:30:25 · 5 answers · asked by westgxcfreak 3

I am running my first 5k on Aug.11th. What should I eat the day before and the day of the race? It is at 8pm. Im new to this. I have been running 5k on the treadmill to get ready for it. I just dont want to eat the wrong thing before the race. Should I also drink lots of water a few hours before?

2007-07-23 13:28:33 · 9 answers · asked by ruel d 1

2007-07-23 11:22:06 · 3 answers · asked by Rena 1

2007-07-23 05:37:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-23 03:06:59 · 12 answers · asked by Kimberlie B 1

I heard it's bad to run everyday but I figure if you don't put a ton of miles in every week you can run everyday. what do you think?

2007-07-22 01:40:53 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

any tips for building up distance - first time runner

2007-07-22 01:09:42 · 11 answers · asked by michelle l 4

I am naturally thin, and I have never worked out my stomach, I was wondering if it will have a difference if I do.

2007-07-21 21:19:05 · 5 answers · asked by nima 3

be speific and give some theories on running

2007-07-21 15:48:32 · 7 answers · asked by hey2cesar 1