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Hip Pain 3
I have just been diagnosed with Osteo Arthritis, it is in my hands, one shoulder and neck, I also get stiffness in my left hip if I am on long journeys, and buckle a bit when I get up
Menstrual Cycle
Recently I ramped up by doing a 20 mile bike ride and about 10 mile run for the week. I skipped my period following the work out.
Leg Cramps
Could you tell me how I could avoid leg cramps? On Sunday 11th I ran in the Royal Parks Half Marathon (great race loved it) but at about mile 13 both backs of lower legs started cramping. I finished OK but had the same problem in a training run before the race.
What Should I Eat Before my Run
I normally run in the evenings but have decided to run when I get up. Is it OK to run (10k) before breakfast or should I eat first? If so what is best?
Abdominal Pain
I am a postwomen on delivery and I don’t have time to rest before I take my dog out then run. Later on I am finding that I am so tired when I do run and my insides feel like I have done 10 rounds with Mike Tyson.
Controlling My Appetite
Question:
I have commenced running recently completing 12-15k over a week and I am enjoying the challenge and am beginning to feel the benefits on my health. However I am finding the exercise is giving me a very large appetite and I am nearly always hungry.
Given that I would like to use my running for weight management [...]
I am a Beginner – Please Help Me!
Firstly what is the difference between running and jogging? Some training programs have running and jogging listed – is it just pace/speed at which you run? Secondly – what actually is a ‘race pace’? I mean how fast to you have to be going. At the moment I run so slowly, I have to fight like crazy to keep running for just 5 minutes continuously! Do I need to think about pace or just build up my continuous time?
Runners’ Tummy
Runner’s tummy is quite a common complaint with long distance training. I would recommend you ensure that you are eating a balanced diet and that you are not running too soon after meals
Knee Pain 4
I have been running short distances since the beginning of summer, and in October I started training for a half marathon in March. I had some knee and foot pain so had gait analysis at a shop was told I overpronate and bought some moderate support shoes last week.
Running and Stitch pain 2
I started running about a month ago and can do about 15 minutes but have just started getting a stitch about 10 minutes into my run any ideas why, what can I do to prevent it, should I keep going and try and run it off?
