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Does leg alignment affect sprint ability?
Does the q angle affect how fast I can sprint the 100m, 200m and 400m races? Because I read countless numbers of articles on how having a greater q angle is detrimental to…
November 2, 2020
Transitioning Into Running
Hey there! I am trying so hard to get into running, but I am scared to get hurt. I have been doing pilates for a few months, and while I am not in OPTIMAL shape, I want to get…
March 26, 2020
Low Heart Rate Training
Dear Janet, I have been doing low-heart rate training for the past 4 months. Over time my pace has picked up even though I keep my heart rate in the same low easy zone (zone 2…
January 13, 2020
Have I reached my genetic potential?
How do you know if you have reached the limit of how fast you can run ( your genetic potential)? Is it possible for a girl to not improve after age 15 ? No injuries and trains…
November 11, 2019
How do I build my endurance?
Hi, I'm a 44 yo Male. I'm healthy so far as I know and strong. But i feel my aerobic fitness is lagging. At bootcamp and martial arts classes I seem have good anaerobic fitness I…
October 3, 2019
Can I continue to run with diabetes?
Gary asks -- "I am a 65 year old male who has been running a mile on a treadmill about 2 times a week. I have diabetes and have developed foot problems due to my disease. Is…
August 27, 2019