Archive for the ‘Running’ Category

dogstarhaze asked: How do i weight train and marathon train when i have a very high metabolism? I cant put on weight when i do endurance running but wish to achieve a high standard in both. I lift weights then burn off muscle when running, even when taking creatine. Any ideas?

Mei Lua asked: Currently training for a marathon. I ran a half marathon last year, and feel like I could have performed better if my feet didn’t hurt around mile 8. When I checked my feet after the half marathon, skin was rubbed off around the ball of the foot, etc. Any suggestions to take [...]

classylady84 asked: I’ve recently started running (about two months ago),and my dream has always been to run in a marathon. I’m planning on entering a marathon that is held in July. Are there any tips for me that would better prepare me for this venture? Thanks in advance! ****I’m entering the Peachtree Road Race (10K).****

kokacola63 asked: I excercise almost every day, however i still do not feel i am in great shape. I’ve made it a long-term goal to complete a marathon. I am not a runner, and not a big fan of running either. I am not in great shape and i don’t have a specific date it [...]

stlarsenal asked: I have decided that I want to try to train for a marathon, or at least a half marathon to start with. Does anyone have any tips on what I could do to get started? I have found tons of websites with info, but I want to hear what other people have done [...]

msguzman14 asked: I’m going on my 3rd marathon, I run 3 to 4 times a week, about 6 miles. I usually do 10k’s twice a month. I’m running the Bank Of America Chicago Marathon in October.

Daniel L asked: I am currently at about 4:00 for a marathon. At my age I need to cut my time down to under 3:20 to qualify for the Boston Marathon. How can I work to speed up my time. I know running faster, doing fartlyk work, etc. Any other suggestions. I have cut about [...]

Husko Avoirdupois asked: I made a New Year’s resolution this year to run a marathon, but I’m really, really fat. I do exercise, but I’m still overweight–are there any special marathon training programs out there for those of us who have a lot of extra lard on us?

Lakers Fan asked: OK so all the time i hear about how there is a cancer walk or marathon & the more people that go the more $ gets raised.. Where the heck does the $ come from? And why is it that people can participate in a walk or run activity for a charity [...]

noyanksthanks asked: I am planning on running my second marathon next October. I would like to come in at 7:10/ mile to qualify for the Boston Marathon. I just ran a 9:59/mile at the Mount Dessert Island marathon in Bar Harbor Me. The hills(mountains) were unbelievable!! Those who run it, say the overall incline towers [...]