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Out of Breath During the Run

I am on a team to do a sprint triathlon and have been training for the running portion since December. Although I can do the 5k on a treadmill, I am

Best Running Tips :: Running Sunglasses

Running sunglasses are often not considered to be very important. But running in the sun can be very harmful to your eyes...

Increasing intensity and decreasing overall running time on daily workouts.

I am trying to figure out the best way to get an equally intense run for my daily runs by spending less time on the treadmill. My daily runs consist

3200m Running Program

How can I train to run the 3200m under 11 minutes? I have been running for a year and a half and my 800m is 2:30, my mile is 5:30. Also my 5k is

Slow Running and Proper Form

Hi, I'm Larry, 31 years old, and have been running off and on for 4 years, though not consistently. My question is this: When I do my longer slow

Sprained Ankle Still Swollen After Nearly 2 Months

While running on an uneven trail I rolled my ankle. I iced/elevated it immediately after, but the next few days I unfortunately did not take care of

Why Running Strides Makes You Faster

Running strides is a relatively easy way to improve your running speed. Learn here how to do them and why they are so good.

3 km Cross Country Running

I used to run cross-country at primary school and always make it to zones but then not get very far! So, in high school I didn't bother going to the

How quickly can I get to sub 40 minutes for a 10k run?

I want to achieve sub 40 minutes for a 10k I currently run 11 minutes for 2.4k 23 minutes for 5k 47 minutes for 10k I only train three times per

UPDATE - YOUR Running Quotes

In the past week I suddenly received about seven new quotes from the readers of this website. Read them for your daily inspiration and then put on your running shoes and go for it...!

Which Running Shoes to Buy

I just started running again after a ten year absence. I have an old pair of Nike Shox that aren't cutting it and have researched new shoes. The two

Last Minute Training for the 3200

I am an 11 year old boy. I have been training for the 800m during this spring's track season. Recently I was asked to run in a 3200 metres race.

What is the Ideal Preparation for a Fitness Test Run?

In two months time I am trying out for a Canadian national team where one of the compontents of the try out is a fitness test which includes a 3.2km

3200m Running Program Question

I am new to coaching track. I have a student who is a junior in HS who runs the 3200m, 1600m, 800m, and the 1600m relay. The 3200m is his specialty;

Running Faster Makes Me Go Slower!

I have been running 4 - 5 miles four times a week for about three years. I've been trying to increase my time before a marathon relay coming up next

Running Cramps

Hello, my name is Andrew. I am a fourteen year old boy. I recently started your beginning running program to reach 30 minutes of running. I

How to Improve My Running

This next fall will be my last season of High School Cross-Country. I have been on Varsity the past two years, but this past season, my P.R. fell

What Is The Best Heart Rate To Run With?

What is the best heart rate to run with? Answer by Dominique: Leslie, Thanks for your question. It is an impossible one to answer though. Let me

Running Twice A Day

Is it okay to run twice in one day... say, one 2 mile run in the morning and a 4 mile run in the evening? Is this okay for training for speed and

TIP - Tickco Sporting Tickets

Buying tickets online for a running event or another sports event was never easier with TickCo.com...

Running but not Losing Weight

I have been running now for 2 months and have taken 10 mins out of a 10k run. Originally I ran it in 1hr 20 mins, but now I am down to 1hr 10 mins.

Digestion Problems During Morning Run

I am training for a marathon. What food should I eat the night before I go for a long run the next morning, so I don't get stomach cramps after a

How Fast Should I Run on a Treadmill

I am a 49-year-old male and in good shape. How fast should I run on a treadmill? Thank you. Answer by Dominique: Amir, Thanks for your question.

Increasing My Speed for 10k Races

I love to run and have recently gotten involved in races in the past 3 years: such as 10k races (usually) and just completed my first half marathon in

Heart Rate Monitor Racing

I have been looking over your website for training using a heart rate monitor. There is a lot of great information on the site! The one thing I

Can Only Run Three Consecutive Days

I am a truck driver who works every Monday morning to Thursday evening on the road. I am either driving or sleeping on the road and my truck only

Sickness and Running

It seems that each time I try to increase my mileage I catch whatever sickness is going around. I seem to be stuck in a rut of running 3 miles, 4 or 5

Heavy and Race or Light and Race?

I've been running for years, but also did other aerobic activity, so never focused primarily on running. I have been a fitness instructor and

Breathing While Running

How do I breathe when I am running? Answer by Dominique: Simple. First breathe in, then breathe out... :) There are no hard and fast rules around

In this world of hard work...

See the new running quote submitted by Brittany.