Hey, runners (and anyone else): can you help my achy breaky hip flexor? [more inside]
posted by Rudy Gerner on Nov 30, 2009 - 16 answers

Joined a gym a few months ago. We often jog 400m as a warm-up. I say "we" but in actual fact I can't do it. About halfway through I lose all ability to breathe properly - I think I may be taking very shallow breaths, but it's hard for me to tell exactly what happens. I feel like I can't get enough air, there's a lot of breathy noises, and I get hot as blazes. [more inside]
posted by Jaie on Sep 14, 2009 - 16 answers

I've started a running program and need new outdoor places to run in San Francisco (not new outdoor routes). [more inside]
posted by otherwordlyglow on Jul 7, 2009 - 7 answers

What's the best way to carry keys, water, mp3 player, and wallet when you're working out outside? Do you have a favorite fanny pack (how...not chic) or have you come up with some alternative arrangement? Would you please share? [more inside]
posted by melodykramer on Jul 6, 2009 - 32 answers

How can I train to run longer distances? I have never run more than 3 miles, but want to start running much longer distances. [more inside]
posted by comwiz on Jun 13, 2009 - 14 answers

I'm in the beginning stages of the Couch to 5K and wonder if my aches and pains are normal new exercise sorts of things or if I'm hurting myself in a bad way. [more inside]
posted by otherwordlyglow on May 6, 2009 - 30 answers

I really enjoy running to Wii Fit's Run courses on the TV, while I run on the treadmill. Are there any other games (on Wii or other platforms) that offer a similar running experience? [more inside]
posted by TsuKata on Apr 13, 2009 - 3 answers

Should I go further or faster? [more inside]
posted by pdb on Mar 11, 2009 - 10 answers

Help this busy office worker stick to an exercise routine!? [more inside]
posted by limonade on Jan 18, 2009 - 19 answers

Why do I get floppy feet after I run? They don't hurt, so I don't think they're shin splints...they just flop around when I try to walk. Help? [more inside]
posted by cheeken on Oct 27, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm a 23-year-old male, 6'4", and 175 lbs. I'm too thin. What's the best way I can gain weight and muscle? I'd like to start working out in my own apartment. [more inside]
posted by decrescendo on Sep 30, 2008 - 17 answers

Always hungry filter: I'm a newish runner and increasing my distance/speed little by little. What kinds of healthy snacks should I eat throughout the day? [more inside]
posted by Rudy Gerner on Sep 16, 2008 - 15 answers

Where can I find an outdoor fitness course in San Francisco? [more inside]
posted by whir on Jul 31, 2008 - 10 answers

Why am I not fitter and thinner? I started running/walking spring 2007. June that year I did my first 5k in 36 mins. Carried on walking 9 odd miles a week and running 5-8 per week or going on the elliptical trainer an hour or two a week through the summer. [more inside]
posted by LyzzyBee on Jul 29, 2008 - 32 answers

Help me solve my ipod earphone problem (specifically, the cord smacksmacksmack while running.) [more inside]
posted by chesty_a_arthur on Jul 9, 2008 - 24 answers

If keeping sweat and hair out of my face while running is my only consideration, would it be better to cut my hair short, or to let it grow out and wear it in a ponytail? [more inside]
posted by Metroid Baby on Jul 9, 2008 - 28 answers

Tips for running? [more inside]
posted by mintchip on Jun 22, 2008 - 22 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

I started running through the walking-running method last year. I have got to the point where I did a 10k run last Sunday; I ran all the way (yay!) and did it in just under 1 hr 9 minutes. The magazine I read, etc, make it clear that to expect to run better/faster/stronger/safer, I need to do some non-running activities now, as well as the running. I am looking at buying a home multigym type thing. Recommendations please! Also - I'd like to increase my hip flexibility - so I can stride longer - I feel I am a bit "tight" at the moment. Best exercises for that? On the machine/ using a ball thing? [more inside]
posted by LyzzyBee on May 3, 2008 - 12 answers

Resources for exercises for my feet, arches, ankles, and lower legs? [more inside]
posted by middleclasstool on Apr 24, 2008 - 12 answers

When I jog, my heart rate goes to 195 beats per minute. Is that bad? [more inside]
posted by bonheur on Feb 21, 2008 - 16 answers

Need running advice! [more inside]
posted by gregb1007 on Feb 2, 2008 - 24 answers

Where's a good place to buy running shoes in London? [more inside]
posted by ascullion on Dec 3, 2007 - 8 answers

I just had a doctor tell me I'm too heavy to run the Couch to 5k program. Is this really true? [more inside]
posted by aebaxter on Sep 18, 2007 - 62 answers

Why can't swimmers run...and vice versa? [more inside]
posted by melissam on Jul 31, 2007 - 30 answers

Recommend me some music to run to. My current favorite album to run to is Justin Timberlake's FutureSex/LoveSongs: it's pretty good musically, a little cocky in the lyrics, and is paced perfectly, leading me to run between 8:15 and 8:45 miles. I'd appreciate any suggestions to provide variety, saving me from the embarrassment of having JT as my top artist on last.fm. [more inside]
posted by charmston on Jun 24, 2007 - 22 answers

While I'm still super enthusiastic about exercise, both my motivation and fitness level have plateaued. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by 2or3whiskeysodas on May 29, 2007 - 9 answers

How do I maintain a regular exercise routine despite period fatigue? [more inside]
posted by scission on May 18, 2007 - 10 answers

How can I run without running out of breath and feeling incredibly tired afterwards? [more inside]
posted by gregb1007 on May 8, 2007 - 35 answers

Short people, how do you jog? [more inside]
posted by fujiko on Apr 22, 2007 - 20 answers

Is there a running shoe for people who overpronate that isn't huge, boxy, and heavy? [more inside]
posted by tumbleweedjack on Apr 6, 2007 - 16 answers

Can I get the "runner's high" without running? [more inside]
posted by mustcatchmooseandsquirrel on Apr 4, 2007 - 35 answers

I've started running recently although I know nothing about it...help! [more inside]
posted by PetiePal on Feb 7, 2007 - 32 answers

The more I work out, the more I realize that nutrition has a huge impact on my energy. When is the best time to eat various foods during the day so I have the most energy when I get to the gym at 5:30 p.m.? And how can I meet my nutritional needs, given that I'm a vegetarian who likes less-processed foods but doesn't have a lot of time for cooking (and can't handle eating beans every day)? I feel like I need a lot more protein all of a sudden. [more inside]
posted by croutonsupafreak on Jan 22, 2007 - 25 answers

I just bought a Garmin Forerunner 205. I love it, it's neat, wow, awesome. But I use an Apple and the software isn't compatible. Can someone walk me through how I can get my PowerBook to recognize the unit (and download the data) when I plug it in via USB and if there are any programs I can use that are similar to the "Training Center" software included?
posted by tumbleweedjack on Dec 22, 2006 - 7 answers

I'm finishing up the Couch-to-5K Plan. What's the best way to keep building my speed and endurance on a treadmill? [more inside]
posted by nickmark on Nov 30, 2006 - 7 answers

What clothing should I wear for winter jogging? [more inside]
posted by bingwah on Oct 5, 2006 - 17 answers

I am in pretty decent shape (nothing amazing, but 5' 7" and 138 pounds which is normal) but find that I can't do much of ANY running without feeling horribly, horribly nauseated within minutes of finishing. I can lift and do pushups, squats, etc., but running is basically out of the question. Sometimes it's so bad I have to stop even though it's rarely more than 10 minutes. Since I'm not unhealthy or overweight, I'm pretty concerned about this. Why does running, in particular, make me feel so awful? Does this happen to anyone else? Should I be trying to push through it?
posted by dmaterialized on Sep 20, 2006 - 15 answers

How can I recover more quickly after running long distances? [more inside]
posted by I_Love_Bananas on Sep 15, 2006 - 16 answers

When is it safe to put a baby in a jogging stroller? [more inside]
posted by teddyb109 on Sep 1, 2006 - 5 answers

So... what will running do to one's body? [more inside]
posted by Chorus on Aug 12, 2006 - 24 answers

I want something to hold my keys in (about 5 of them) while I go running. Preferably something I could put on my wrist or arm with a little zippered pouch. Does this exist? Or, any other creative solutions besides tying my keys to my shoelaces? [more inside]
posted by jetskiaccidents on Jan 1, 2006 - 24 answers

Hard Drive based MP3 players and running? [more inside]
posted by OmieWise on Dec 1, 2005 - 25 answers

Why is it that even after 7 hours of drinking coffee, my heart rate is about 10-15 beats above my usual heart rate? [more inside]
posted by scalespace on Oct 3, 2005 - 14 answers

I'm training for a marathon for the first time and am afraid of injuries... [more inside]
posted by superkim on Aug 9, 2005 - 12 answers

How to encourage a budding 6-year-old runner? [more inside]
posted by ohio on Jul 31, 2005 - 6 answers

So I'm overweight, have been my entire life with a couple of exceptions. I'm 6'5" and around 290 lbs. Which actually isn't as bad as it sounds, even at my skinniest (post-military) I have a 50" chest. But I'm still pretty out of shape and would like to fix that. [more inside]
posted by KirTakat on May 24, 2005 - 30 answers

As part of my newly-expanded workout routine, I run/jog on a treadmill. I still have the problem I've had since childhood: what we used to call "stitches" - an internal pain in the side. How can I keep this from happening?
posted by icetaco on Apr 5, 2005 - 22 answers

My shins burn when I walk on a treadmill. Please tell me how to make it stop. [more inside]
posted by dpx.mfx on Mar 14, 2005 - 26 answers

PhysicsFilter : which burns more calories, a treadmill or a road run? [MI] [more inside]
posted by twine42 on May 9, 2004 - 20 answers