A lady used my cell phone to call her boyfriend who had just taken her gas money and left; it seemed like a normal (err, kinda) situation until she told me not to tell anyone I saw or talked to her. Should I report this somehow, or am I overreacting? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 4, 2009 - 60 answers

I'm looking for a running watch with a programmable countdown timer that would be suitable for doing the couch to 5k routines. Anybody have some recommendations. [more inside]
posted by srboisvert on Sep 2, 2009 - 9 answers

New Orleans: looking for a hair saloon, places to jog, places to walk. [more inside]
posted by dog food sugar on Jul 31, 2009 - 7 answers

Running Filter: I'm a clomper with flat feet. Arch/stability support + a flexible arch: Are these contradictory features? [more inside]
posted by SpecialK on Jun 7, 2009 - 6 answers

I decided to exercise! Hurrah! So I bought me a skipping rope and decided to start jogging. Unfortunately, my body is not liking the idea (especially my knees). Help? [more inside]
posted by veol on May 20, 2009 - 19 answers

Help! I cant jog. What can i do to stay fit? Not what you think. More after the jump! [more inside]
posted by freddymetz on May 15, 2009 - 10 answers

What are some good (non-food) rewards to keep me motivated as I try to start jogging? [more inside]
posted by Mrs. Pterodactyl on May 10, 2009 - 16 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

Great ladies running clothes and gear? [more inside]
posted by mintchip on Apr 22, 2009 - 12 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

NYJoggingFilter: Distance in Central Park; from 90th St, round the north of the park (over the hill), south along the road on the West side, but cutting back across along the Bridle path which takes me East then North along to 90th St again. Anyone? [more inside]
posted by omnigut on Jul 5, 2008 - 4 answers

FranceFilter: Where can I go jogging in a semi-secluded, flat area in Aix-en-Provence? [more inside]
posted by annabellee on Jun 25, 2008 - 3 answers

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

Why do some runners run in the road ... against traffic? [more inside]
posted by gyusan on Jun 7, 2008 - 26 answers

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

I will be jogging in my first 5K race in a week and a half. What can I do in the upcoming days to ensure I don't crash and burn? [more inside]
posted by Lucinda on May 14, 2008 - 28 answers

Please help me (age 30, healthy weight, no major physical ailments) learn to run like a normal human. [more inside]
posted by chesty_a_arthur on May 5, 2008 - 23 answers

I have resumed jogging. However, already after 5 minutes of running, I will have unbearable pain in my lower legs. I might be experiencing "shin splints", and I wonder what are some good ways to prevent/lessen/delay these. [more inside]
posted by randomDirtPattern on Apr 30, 2008 - 22 answers

joggers with knee problem - do you recommend a knee support? [more inside]
posted by grafholic on Apr 30, 2008 - 14 answers

Looking for particularly good prices online for running shoes, if such exist. Also, general advice on the subject, maybe. [more inside]
posted by 2or3whiskeysodas on Apr 30, 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

My body has an irrational prejudice against jogging, though not most other exercise - can anyone explain why? More inside... [more inside]
posted by TheOtherWay on Apr 22, 2008 - 21 answers

How do I get started using a treadmill? [more inside]
posted by zooropa on Apr 9, 2008 - 15 answers

I'm looking to get physical, but how can I avoid injuring myself when shifting from a sedentary to a mildly more active lifestyle? [more inside]
posted by RollingGreens on Feb 29, 2008 - 10 answers

What's the best way to mount a laptop to a Landice L7 Treadmill, for use while walking? [more inside]
posted by mosch on Feb 29, 2008 - 4 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

Help, I think I'm getting shin splints! [more inside]
posted by Autarky on Jan 22, 2008 - 11 answers

Should overweight people run? [more inside]
posted by long haired lover from liverpool on Nov 13, 2007 - 41 answers

What gear should I wear to run in the winter? I've always moved indoors and run on the treadmill or just quit for the season and got fat but I want to try to keep running outside this winter. [more inside]
posted by octothorpe on Nov 9, 2007 - 14 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

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

Please help me learn to run. [more inside]
posted by sequential on Aug 30, 2007 - 18 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

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

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

Running has made my "saddlebags" more noticeable. Is there any way to remedy this? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 27, 2006 - 6 answers

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

I am about to start running in a more serious capacity, which is to say to train for races. I love gadgets, so I am drawn to both of these for various reasons. Which is better, Nike + iPod or the Garmin Forerunner 201? [more inside]
posted by bDiddy on Sep 17, 2006 - 11 answers

Are these sneakers (Puma Fuego) appropriate for running? [more inside]
posted by Memo on Sep 9, 2006 - 18 answers

Why does my ear clog up when I exercise? [more inside]
posted by rhapsodie on May 14, 2006 - 7 answers

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

Does my exercise regimen need fixing? Or does the ammonia smell not really matter? [more inside]
posted by middleclasstool on Mar 3, 2006 - 5 answers

How do you optimize your jog? [more inside]
posted by grrarrgh00 on Jan 23, 2006 - 14 answers

I get itchy and stinging legs (no hives) when I jog for 15 minutes (indoor or outdoor, hot or cold weather) and when I hike in cold weathers. When I stop walking or jogging, while I am still outside, it disappears after a while. Any contact to my skin during this period, triggers the itching and stinging. I tried to wear different fabrics, from cotton to microfibres, and applied mosturizing lotions, nothing worked. I had allergy test that is clean. I don’t know if any relation to this but most of the times my legs are cooler than my rest of body, even in indoor. Any body has an idea what is this?
posted by breeze01 on Nov 15, 2005 - 19 answers

Does anybody know of some good and cheap earbuds that won't fall out while I'm jogging? [more inside]
posted by celibate_life on May 25, 2005 - 11 answers

I'm looking for good parks in Bergen County, New Jersey where I can run. Preferably around Paramus, NJ. [more inside]
posted by exhilaration on Apr 16, 2005 - 5 answers

What are the best songs to jog to? [more inside]
posted by grrarrgh00 on Dec 16, 2004 - 30 answers

Joggers, Hikers and Marathon walkers, your attention please! I love to walk, but experience troubles with chafing. For particularly long walks (5 hours and beyond), I used to use a product called Chafe Eez, manufactured by a now apparently defunct company called Second Wind. [more inside] [more inside]
posted by tomble on Dec 13, 2004 - 10 answers

A friend has just moved to DC, and is wondering where are the best, safest places for a woman to take an after-work jog in the District? Any schools have tracks open to the public?
posted by schoolgirl report on Sep 7, 2004 - 6 answers