What can I do to improve my 5K with very little time to train? [more inside]
posted by Cogito on Dec 15, 2009 - 15 answers

I play group sports and do strength training almost every weekday, should I still keep this up when I start my half marathon training? [more inside]
posted by spacesbetween on Oct 30, 2009 - 16 answers

runningfilter: I just found an extra week in my marathon training schedule (because I started a week early)-- help me decide how best to use it. [more inside]
posted by activitystory on Aug 12, 2009 - 7 answers

I know you are not my doctors and we will be visiting Dr M. The Doctor Who Runs, but in the meantime, any suggestions/experience would be most welcome. Mr LyzzyBee wanted to start a running programme with me. As he was doing 3 mile walks once or twice a day for a total of 3 or 4 a week, and an hour on a Sunday on the cross-trainer/rower/bike combo, we started a bit more than a "couch to 5k" We did the below training. He complained of running out of steam on the Sunday, and today he got shin pains. On the OUTSIDE not the inside of the shin bone, and he got a little lump by each shin bone (yuck) as he ran. Stopped as soon as (I noticed) he was in pain. Running quite slowly, we're averaging 4.9-5 mph. I have a feeling I've pushed him too hard. What do you guys and gals think? [more inside]
posted by LyzzyBee on Apr 2, 2009 - 6 answers

What do I need to know/buy/wear to run longer and longer distances? [more inside]
posted by yeti on Mar 23, 2009 - 17 answers

Marathon training filter: How long has it taken you to recover from the symptoms of overuse and get back to your training plan? [more inside]
posted by activitystory on Aug 20, 2008 - 3 answers

Should I seek additional physical therapy for my mysteriously injured knee, and how can I continue to work out in spite of it? [more inside]
posted by Who_Am_I on May 22, 2008 - 5 answers

How do I train for a (half-)marathon? [more inside]
posted by ChasFile on May 17, 2008 - 16 answers

Can someone recommend a good beginner's marathon training group in San Francisco? [more inside]
posted by whir on Feb 3, 2008 - 7 answers

What is the best training plan to improve my performance in a 300 meter and 1.5 mile run in 6 weeks? [more inside]
posted by metawabbit on Nov 6, 2007 - 7 answers

My first marathon is five weeks away and the training is taking its toll on my body. The last thing I want is to have to give up this late in the game because of an injury. What's my best plan of attack? [more inside]
posted by jetskiaccidents on Sep 1, 2007 - 19 answers

What can I do in a week to train for a 10K race? [more inside]
posted by wabash on Apr 21, 2007 - 25 answers

I just bought my first ever pair of running shoes. I want to run a half marathon. How soon can I do it and how should I train for it? [more inside]
posted by sveskemus on Feb 21, 2007 - 17 answers

With a large amount of time per day (say capped at 4 or 5 hours), what improvement could you expect to see over 6 months in running 800/1500m, starting with somewhere between a 4:45 & 5 minute mile? What would the workouts look like?
posted by devilsbrigade on Dec 1, 2006 - 4 answers

I’m not a runner, but I want to run a 5K once, for my 40th birthday, in 2 months. I need to train, but I don’t like running, and want to do as little of it as possible. [more inside]
posted by Failure31 on Aug 12, 2006 - 26 answers

Can you train for a marathon in one month? [more inside]
posted by blueplasticfish on May 4, 2006 - 27 answers

How do I train to run faster, over distance? [more inside]
posted by smackfu on Apr 26, 2006 - 14 answers

Training / running in smog - should I even run? [more inside]
posted by arrowhead on Mar 29, 2006 - 8 answers

I need a good reason why my friend, who is in training for a half marathon, should be doing some of his training runs outdoors. [more inside]
posted by ohio on Feb 16, 2006 - 15 answers

Anyone have any experience with Team in Training? (more inside...) [more inside]
posted by dicaxpuella on May 21, 2004 - 1 answer

I am running in my first half marathon in 3 and a half weeks time, and in my tradition of leaving things to the last minute, I didn't start serious training until last week. Any advice to make the whole thing go smoothly? [more inside] [more inside]
posted by chill on Apr 6, 2004 - 8 answers