Running Half Marathon In 9 Weeks. Recommendations For Non-Athletic Individual To Prepare?

Friday, March 20th, 2009 at 9:14 pm

Runner’s Question: I haven’t been involved in sports for about 3 years and as a result (among other reasons) I’ve gained about 15-20 lbs of unwanted(!) weight. I am using this half-marathon as an incentive to get myself in shape. I have a training schedule that I found online, but does anyone have recommendations for me? I’d also like to improve my diet, and take healthy supplements. I am currently taking fish oil, vitamin c (just so I don’t get sick), glucosamine (I have bad joints), and a one-a-day multivitamin. Thanks for any help you can offer…

By the way, I start training today – 19-21 miles this week and next week, going up to 32-34 a week, then the lask week is really light before the race. Thanks in advance for your suggestions/help!

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Does Glucosamine MSM Complex Help With Sore Knees From Running?

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009 at 5:39 pm

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Runner’s Question:Does Glucosamine MSM Complex really help with sore knees from running? This particular Glucosamine supplement also has Collagen Type II. I understand what preventative measures I can take to support my knees and prevent injury. I am just mainly questioning this expensive dietary supplement. I think I remember seeing a post on here about knee pain, so I figured I’d ask you and your readers – Does it help?

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I’m a runner, should I take Glucosamine supplements to help preserve knee cartilage?

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009 at 12:34 am

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Runner’s Question: I’m 29, I run less than 20 miles a week, but I’ve been getting knee pains lately. Osteoarthritis and osteoporosis both run in the family (no pun intended). Have you (or any of your readers) used/had any luck with Glucosamine?

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