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Out of Breath During the Run

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:43:44 GMT

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

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:42:34 GMT

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.

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:18:11 GMT

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

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:40:52 GMT

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

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:35:25 GMT

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

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:05:57 GMT

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

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:34:57 GMT

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

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 03:26:56 GMT

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?

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:42:50 GMT

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

Sun, 25 May 2008 10:38:25 GMT

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

Sat, 10 May 2008 12:38:11 GMT

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

Sat, 10 May 2008 12:28:43 GMT

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?

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:33 GMT

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

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:36:12 GMT

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!

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 05:26:20 GMT

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

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:39:08 GMT

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

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:25:16 GMT

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?

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:34:47 GMT

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

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:18:31 GMT

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

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:45:16 GMT

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

Running but not Losing Weight

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:56:53 GMT

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

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 10:55:47 GMT

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

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 10:58:26 GMT

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

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:25:21 GMT

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

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:46:00 GMT

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

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:34:41 GMT

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

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:17:23 GMT

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?

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 11:53:40 GMT

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

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:11:35 GMT

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...

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 11:52:42 GMT

See the new running quote submitted by Brittany.

Running with a Cold

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 04:01:13 GMT

I have been running for several years but due to injury (hamstring) I have had a six week layoff. Recently I have had a cold and cough and now I

Cramps During the Marathon

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 03:34:44 GMT

When I run marathons I have this one problem. I always cramp up badly by about mile 20. How can I figure out what to do? Don't know how to fix this.

How Can I Increase Weight Loss?

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 23:19:14 GMT

Hi Dominique, I just started a running program on my treadmill. It's a Walk/Run program. I am at 2 min walk/5 minutes run x 5 repetitions of this.

which heart rate monitor should i get?

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:30:14 GMT

I was wondering if you could help guide me in finding a heart rate monitor. There are so many out there! Do you know anything about the strapless

i always puke when i run

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 10:41:28 GMT

Hey, I always puke when I run! I never really started running until I was in the Army, and I always puked. The drill sergeants would make fun of

my running shoes are too tight!

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 10:34:40 GMT

I just began running again. I always quit it after a while and go back to the gym, but I'm really tired of going to the gym everyday and want to keep

which treadmill should i buy?

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 10:26:51 GMT

I am debating getting a refurbished Inspire Ironman - 2006/2007 model for $900 CAD or a 2004 Alliance 910 Treadmill. This treadmill is 3 years old and

what is your single best piece of advice?

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 11:13:54 GMT

I have always been active in sports but now have three young children and I'm no longer as active in team sports. Running seems like a great thing to

what times should my family be aiming for?

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:24:22 GMT

What sort of TIMES should my family be aiming for? At the age of 42 and after much surgery for cancer I have just started running and can finish 2km

want to get faster

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 11:24:39 GMT

I found your site about 2 years ago as I needed to run because I want to get into the RCMP, and have become very addicted to running. I run about

training for school running (sprints)

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 11:24:50 GMT

OK, I am competing for my school at the indoor games and I'm a good runner, but I still want to do better. What can I do to train or help my body

training for police physical test

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:14:57 GMT

I am training for a police physical fitness test. I have to run 1.5 miles in 16 minutes and 28 secondss. Now I am sure that doesn't seem like much

marathon runner says she catches a thief

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 11:58:53 GMT

A would-be burglar met his match when he tried to elude Margo Foster, a marathon runner with a black belt in karate who also knows kickboxing and kung

Continue my Beginners Running Program or...?

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:44:31 GMT

I have been following your Beginners Running Programme 1 (15 minutes in 8 weeks). I am now on week three, day one. At the gym today I did not manage

Beginner Running Programs :: Three Consecutive Days or...?

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 11:00:56 GMT

In the beginners running programs, do the three days per week need to be consecutive, or random? Thanks! Liz Answer by Dominique: Hi Liz, Good

UPDATE - New Running Quotes online

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 12:41:14 GMT

Have a look at the latest three additions to the Running Quotes from readers.

How to Improve My 10k Running Time?

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 13:30:52 GMT

I want to improve my 10k running time. Recently I did a training run in my tempo run zone and ended up doing 10k in 1h04'. I read your 10k program,

What Is The Right Running Technique?

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:52:43 GMT

I have just started running and would love to start with the right technique. How should my legs / feet work ? How should I land on the ground ?

Head Position While Running!

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 12:17:01 GMT

How should your head be while running? Should you be looking down at the ground, straight ahead, or slightly up? Answer by Dominique: Hi James,

Help for a 10 year old

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 12:02:29 GMT

I have a 10 year old grandson who loves sports of all kinds. Plays baseball, basketball, and soccer. He has a great understanding and love of