Runners of MeFi: What do you carry when you race, and what do you carry it in? Does anyone have any experience with this thing? [more inside]
posted on May 5, 2008 - 13 answers

Please help me (age 30, healthy weight, no major physical ailments) learn to run like a normal human. [more inside]
posted on May 5, 2008 - 21 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 on May 3, 2008 - 12 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 on Apr 30, 2008 - 22 answers

joggers with knee problem - do you recommend a knee support? [more inside]
posted on Apr 30, 2008 - 13 answers

Looking for particularly good prices online for running shoes, if such exist. Also, general advice on the subject, maybe. [more inside]
posted on Apr 30, 2008 - 12 answers

Final half-marathon preparations: I'm signed up for the Sydney Half-Marathon (my first ever!) on May 18th, and I've just got a couple questions as I enter these last few weeks of preparations. Do I need to start investigating energy gels or GUs or something? And is this a *really* bad time to get new shoes? I'm getting a bit jittery so I'd be grateful for any wisdom and advice from the MeFi running contingent... [more inside]
posted on Apr 27, 2008 - 17 answers

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

Is there any way to find out the percentage of Boston Marathon runners that qualified for the race vs. the percentage that gained entry through other means (charities and such)?
posted on Apr 22, 2008 - 8 answers

Another Vancouver, BC restaurant question. The challenge? Carbo-loading before the Vancouver Marathon... [more inside]
posted on Apr 21, 2008 - 6 answers

Does anyone have advice on running at night? [more inside]
posted on Apr 10, 2008 - 20 answers

Trail running shoes on concrete? [more inside]
posted on Apr 7, 2008 - 8 answers

Why do I love to run to this song and what are other songs will duplicate whatever it is this song does to make my runs better? [more inside]
posted on Apr 4, 2008 - 15 answers

Help me come up with a team name and/or logo for the Vancouver Marathon. [more inside]
posted on Apr 2, 2008 - 11 answers

Post-injuryFilter: Reclaiming your sense of self after not being able to be active? [more inside]
posted on Mar 30, 2008 - 12 answers

Are there any Nike+ shoes comparable to Asics Gel Nimbus? [more inside]
posted on Mar 24, 2008 - 8 answers

Could Forrest Gump really run that much? [more inside]
posted on Mar 19, 2008 - 23 answers

What is the circumference of Frank Sinatra Park in Hoboken, NJ?
posted on Mar 8, 2008 - 2 answers

[Philly filter] Where's the fair part of Fairmont Park? [more inside]
posted on Mar 5, 2008 - 7 answers

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

productreviewfilter: I am considering buying the Sony Bluetooth Wirleless Transmitter for iPod along with the Sony DRBT21G/B Stereo Bluetooth Headset for a birthday gift for a friend who runs on a treadmill most of the time, outside sometimes. Have you used these? is there a better combo that might be preferred by a runner? Thank you in advance!
posted on Feb 8, 2008 - 3 answers

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

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

How long will I be in excruciating pain? [more inside]
posted on Jan 28, 2008 - 20 answers

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

Are those IT band straps for running worth a damn? [more inside]
posted on Jan 15, 2008 - 19 answers

Best deals, patterns and otherwise for technical socks? (Cycling, Running, etc) [more inside]
posted on Dec 7, 2007 - 9 answers

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

I feel like a moron for asking this: Where can I take a shower in Memphis on Saturday? No, I'm not asking to use yours. [more inside]
posted on Nov 29, 2007 - 14 answers

I can't fix my toilet, help! [more inside]
posted on Nov 18, 2007 - 11 answers

Usually after my evening 5K I like to open it up for a quarter mile or so - my tendency is to take very fast short steps, almost double the speed of my arms. Would I be better off (top speed) to go for longer strides? This is on clear, car-free asphalt. [more inside]
posted on Nov 15, 2007 - 10 answers

Is it best to weight train before or after a run? [more inside]
posted on Nov 14, 2007 - 16 answers

Should overweight people run? [more inside]
posted 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 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 on Nov 6, 2007 - 7 answers

Is there a low impact alternative to the Couch to 5k? [more inside]
posted on Nov 5, 2007 - 25 answers

How similar is using an elliptical machine to running? [more inside]
posted on Oct 31, 2007 - 10 answers

90s GM TV commercial for Daytime Running Lights? [more inside]
posted on Oct 20, 2007 - 10 answers

How much should I tip (if at all) for a 10-minute massage after running in a race? [more inside]
posted on Oct 20, 2007 - 9 answers

RunningFilter: Half Marathon on Sunday. How should I spend Saturday?
posted on Oct 19, 2007 - 11 answers

Will a runner with a lower body weight have a lower risk of injury than a heavier person, all other measures of health, fitness, and experience being equal? [more inside]
posted on Oct 17, 2007 - 10 answers

Marathon Support: What can my roommates and I do for our other roommate after she runs a marathon? [more inside]
posted on Sep 23, 2007 - 18 answers

why do people work out together? [more inside]
posted on Sep 22, 2007 - 22 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 on Sep 18, 2007 - 62 answers

I run 5K 4-6 times a week, and I'd like to get my speed up. Should I increase my overall pace, or do sprints/intervals interspersed with jogging?
posted on Sep 18, 2007 - 12 answers

Ingestible supplements for long distance running that are safe, effective, and not intrinsically disgusting? [more inside]
posted on Sep 10, 2007 - 26 answers

ChicagoFilter: Running in or around McCormick Place? [more inside]
posted on Sep 6, 2007 - 14 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 on Sep 1, 2007 - 19 answers

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

If your running shorts have an inner pant, and your underwear of choice is boxers, what do you wear when you're running? Manties?
posted on Aug 30, 2007 - 23 answers