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Fartlek Intervals 
How should I run my fartlek intervals? I'm a slow runner in my 50s. I run easy miles slower than my marathon pace. So do I run my fartlek intervals at …

Fear of shin splints 
I signed up for a 10K in July because two of my daughters are doing it and it seems fun. I’m 63, and walking is easy! I also play golf and play pickleball …

Long run 
I just started to run again after many years. I'm almost 70 years old in good shape. Almost 2 month's in, I run 3 times a week. I do cross training every …

Can't Lift My Legs 800m Into A Race... 
Today, I was running a 2 mile road race on a fairly hilly course- there were two major hills, one at the end of a large loop and one at the start of a …

Numb/Sore Ankles 
I am in my mid 40's and returning to running after a break due to injury and life. My feet were becoming numb so I loosened my laces—problem solved. But …

Can I run faster in my late 50s? 
I'm a 59 year old female, occasional park runner with a time of around 38-40 minutes, which I cannot improve on. Whenever I try to run faster I struggle …

MAF - time on feet 
I am 43 female. I have never been a consistent runner. I have taken it up from time to time over the years, but always quit because of injury, life getting …

What happens if you do MAF and Speedwork together (on separate days) that our body can sustain? 
I am 55 male. I have lived sedentary life for most of my adult life and even though I have not been a perfect couch potato for most of it, I rarely stretched …

New to MAF 
I am 66 and have been running, and getting slower over time, for about 20 years and have typically run about 6 miles per running day, at a pace of around …

MAF and Cardiac drift  
Hi, I am Pinank Pujara from Mumbai (India) I have been doing MAF training since a month. My MAF comes to 145. I did my 30km long run at see around …

Covid vaccine and running stamina 
Im a 69 year old active lady who last year started running through the Walk To Run program. Although in good shape if still took me many months before …

Is 70 too old? 
I don’t want to race. I just want to run for fun. Am I too old at 70 to learn to run? What advice can you give me please? Nicole's reply Hi Rosemary …

ITB injury 
Good morning , i hope you are doing good , in fact i need your help about how to get to back to running after an ITB injury , i visited a therapist …

Hips and thighs are getting bigger  
Hi, I’m a 56 Year old female who has just started running in the last couple of months. I’m finding that my hips and thighs are getting bigger instead …

Energy levels 
Hi. I've been running since my 20's in the 1970's.... now in my 60's I still run 5 or 6 miles when I go out about 3 times a week. The energy levels are …

Calf pain 
Hi, just wondering if any advice available for calf pain! I always seem to injure my calfs when running. If its not the left its the right. Warm up and …

Pace calculator taking elevation into account 
Out and back run. No elevation as you are at the same altitude that you started at. You have gone up a long way and down a long way though. My app gives …

Heart and Health 
Hi. I have been trying to run for a few years and each time I try I have the same issue. I manage to get about one mile in before the arch in my feet starts …

Help - Running on the Beach Barefoot vs with Trainers 
Hi,I am 70 years old and love being outdoors, my problem is when running barefoot on the beach I feel as though I can run for ever,but when running in …

Hitting the Proverbial Wall Much too Early 
Hello I'm 59 year old male. Currently I consider myself in decent shape having been running 22-23 miles per week. For the shorter runs of 3-4 miles, …

MAF Technique - Walk/Run and Number of Hours 
Hi, Male, 44, 250lbs. I started training for a sprint triathlon a few years ago, and increased distance every year to do a ½ IM last year. I trained hard, …

Embarrassing problem 
55 years old male only got back to jogging after gym closure due to COVID. I am wondering if anyone experience the need to release their bowels once they …

Knee Problems 
I am 55 and have been running long distances for almost all my life. (Approx 40 marathons, 2 ultras) Within the last year,my knees are starting to ache …

Feeling leg tiredness reducing the length of my runs 
I have recently started running 3 months ago. I ran a mile a day for 3 weeks mostly everyday, then 1 and half miles for 3 weeks 4 or 5 times es a week. …

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Persistent Side Stitches when Running 
I've been running for over 25 years, including doing 5 marathons and countless other races. I broke two ribs five months. After recuperating for a couple …

Late Night Running Nutrition  
Hi. I am a 36 year old endurance runner and mom of 3 little ones. I have to squeeze in a run whenever I can and what works with my schedule nowadays …

Headphone pain 
Ok, this is the definition of a first world problem. Does anyone else get ‘callouses’ and really tender, painful insides of their ears with in-ear sports …

Returning to runner @65 
I was forced to stop running @ 55 due to heel bump. I turned to an elliptical. Now @ 65 heel completely healed, can I try running? Nicole's reply: …

Arthritis in big toe 
I have been advised by my podiatrist to get a shoe with less flexible sole as I have arthritis in my big toe. I have been using asics 2000gt for years …

How concerned should I be about the health effects of runner's diarrhea? 
I am a relatively healthy woman in my early 50’s. I have been long-distance running for about 30 years, and I still struggle with runner’s diarrhea. …

Running a Marathon in late 60's? 
I am 69 and a regular runner. I have run 3 Half Marathon this year (PB 2:13:07) plus a number of 10K, 5miles etc. I am really thinking of stepping up to …

I'm finding my long runs hard 
QUESTION: Hi, Thank you for this page! I'm 54 and out of solidarity with my daughter, 24, who is struggling with depression, I signed up for the …