Is it normal to forget you are breathing while exercising? [more inside]
posted by semp on Nov 13, 2009 - 10 answers

Can I improve my cardiovascular fitness within 2 weeks, from an already fairly acceptable level? [more inside]
posted by Petrot on Nov 12, 2009 - 8 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

My wife is a serious long-distance runner and her birthday is coming up. She is already outfitted with shoes & shirts, a Garmin 305, a camel back, and a subscription to the relevant magazines. Is there any item that you, as a fellow long-distance runner, would recommend as a great gift? Thanks!
posted by rumsey monument on Jul 9, 2009 - 19 answers

Treadmills: is running on a running machine a good approximation of running for real? [more inside]
posted by devnull on May 22, 2009 - 17 answers

How do I prevent getting (I think) tendonitis in my legs every so often? [more inside]
posted by greasepig on Mar 24, 2009 - 4 answers

Yesterday (Thursday) I did a pretty long run (7 miles out and back over pretty large hill in an hour and fifteen minutes). Tomorrow (Saturday) I'm running a 10k race in Santa Monica. Thursday's run wouldn't have been that big of a deal, except for the fact I had to borrow cotton socks (Champion brand from Costco) from my father as I forgot to pack my synthetic running socks. Now that gave quarter sized blisters on the front part of the arch of each foot. They're right behind the "ball". Also, during the run I the blisters popped and outer skin rubbed off. So, both feet have circles where the top layer (layers?) of skin is gone. [more inside]
posted by sideshow on Dec 12, 2008 - 17 answers

On a treadmill, what kind of slope/incline% should I set to simulate the strength needed for normal outdoor running? [more inside]
posted by lord_yo on Nov 19, 2008 - 8 answers

Can you please recommend an excellent sports bra? Further requirements inside. [more inside]
posted by gaspode on Oct 15, 2008 - 15 answers

I started running 2 - 3 weeks ago and I run around 3 miles every second day. So for the past week, I've had this sort of "pain" or somekind of uncomfortable feeling above my knee. The "pain" is not in the knee itself, but maybe in muscle above it? When I'm laying in bed or sitting it feels the same way. It doesn't hurt, but its just a little bit uncomfortable. Its kinda like a feeling of someone is squeezing a muscle just above my knee. Should I be worried and go to a doctor or is this normal, when you havnt done any exercise for 8 years and just started? I'm 22 and male btw.
posted by madcow20 on Aug 13, 2008 - 12 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

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

Another Vancouver, BC restaurant question. The challenge? Carbo-loading before the Vancouver Marathon... [more inside]
posted by Slarty Bartfast on Apr 21, 2008 - 7 answers