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In my opinion, the PT you briefly spoke to at the gym didn't know what she was talking about. I wouldn't waste my time asking her any other medically based questions. As to your question, there could be multiple problems going on at the same time, that is causing the pain you spoke of. How long have you been running, and…

Being an Ultra runner, I love running, especially long distance. I look forward to getting up before dawn (most times) on Saturday (my LSD), and running for hours upon hours (4 - 6+). During the week, I run 10 - 13 miles a day.

Repeat the week until you aren't 'huffing and puffing' anymore.

It shouldn't matter what other people may think about something as stupid as whether or not someone runs in the race t-shirt. If you want to wear it, feel free. Life is meant to be lived and experienced in a meaningful and fun way, not lead by and or dictated by such trivial things as this, in my opinion.

The most important thing a new runner should focus on, is making sure he or she has the right shoes for running per one's specific gait and terrain needs. Once that has been addressed, one can then focus on using something like the C25K, which is an excellent beginner app. Another important point that a lot of beginners…

I think Altra is a great running (zero drop) shoe, for those who can wear them. I spent about 6 weeks transitioning to them from a 10 - 12mm drop shoe and it has been a wonderful running experience. I have 10 brand new pairs of Altras in stock waiting to be used. I buy them when they are on sale and hoard them away. I have…

A metronome will help you with speeding up your cadence, thus producing a shorter stride. Typically, you want to work towards 180 (or more) spm. If you can see your foot in front of you when you are running, you are running with too big a stride. If you are landing correctly, it should be hard to hear you running.

To date, my longest run without walking or stopping is 75 miles.

The pain you are experiencing is not normal, and is something that should be addressed by a professional. The worst thing you can do, is try and run through it, or try and overcompensate for it in some other way, which can mess up your natural gait, cause another injury such as a stress fracture.

In my opinion, they did a poor job of gait analysis. They should have had you run in neutral shoes, (new) not your current running shoes. Doing it the way they did can (an often does) make for faulty analysis. The shoes they told you you needed, are stability (over pronation) needs, which you may or may not need. And even…

Never mind.

Creatine is not going to do what the OP is looking to do, which is boost her distance time. While taking the supplement may make you feel good mentally, there is no peer reviewed data (that I am aware of) that notes the need for people to take it every day, much less as a running supplement to shave off seconds for a 5k,…

Creatine is naturally found in the body. And if a person consumes fish or meat in their diet, he or she will get another dose.

Running fuel ( eg. carbs, natural body fat stores) and running supplements (as the OP is asking about) are two different things.

While nothing is 100% all of the time, a heart rate monitor is your best bet, in my opinion.

While it is good your time was better, that doesn't mean that the supplement you took had anything to do with your time. How long have you been running and what kind of weekly running schedule do you typically do?

I agree with Pondee. Start with the C25k app. That will give your body time to slowly adjust to the stress of running again. The worst thing you can do, is run as far as you can a few days a week. You are setting yourself up for an overuse injury doing something like that. Start by running three days a week, which the app…

If you eat a well-balanced diet and are physically healthy, I don't think running supplements are needed. I think you are wasting your money with them.

I have some local trails nearby, as well as some paved park paths that are close to the trails. I have the best of both long run options. Trail running with some hills and waterfalls and wildlife etc., as well as paved paths that afford me the easy option of cutbacks back to the different trails. Without having to drive…

Wherever you read the advice to take an extended break from running was making statements out of thin air. Unless one is injured or suffering from bad case of exercise fatigue syndrome, there is no need to take extended breaks. I run (on average) 100 miles a week. And even running high mileage, I make sure to have rest…

In my opinion, it would be better to scrap the race, and spend some quality time training for another marathon. No need to put that kind of pressure on yourself mentally and physically (risking injury etc) just so you can say you made it through the race in one piece. You are asking for trouble (injury wise) ramping up the…

I really enjoy running in Altra shoes. They are zero drop and also have a wide (natural toe shape) toe box, which allows your feet to splay naturally and have the room they need, without feeling like your toes are pressed together etc. like many shoe brands do.

I think the long run is a big obstacle (mentally) for many people. Often times, a person will wake up thinking 'I have to run 15, 28, 20, or whatever it is miles.' Before that person has even stared the run, he or she has already allowed negative thoughts to take hold (and often times) dictate the course of the run. In my…

Polar M400 is an excellent running watch and a lot more affordable than Garmin and many others.

It doesn't really matter what other people consider the magic (subjective) speed for running. What matters, is that you run at a pace that is comfortable for your current fitness level, and that you make sure not to do too much too soon.

If you are 'hitting the wall' after only 90 minutes, you are either going too fast for your fitness level, or you are going too fast for environmental conditions, in my opinion.

Are you eating a healthy diet and are you consuming enough calories a day?

The Hal Higdon Novice 2 Plan should be a good plan in which to follow.

In my opinion, 3 times a week is good for beginners. This is the time frame that beginner apps like C25K start from. Even if you are doing lower miles, running 5 - 6 days a week could bring overuse injury, as your body has not adapted to the stress and rigors of running 5 - 6 days a week. That takes time to build up to. It…

In my opinion, you shouldn't be going from one injury to another. Having that happen is an indication of one or more causes that you are likely engaged in, whether you realize it or not... 1) Wrong shoes - Can happen even if you have been properly fitted. Even wearing the same brand shoe can have a different drop which can…