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Running FAQs - Frequently Asked Running Questions

Answers to frequently asked running questions (FAQs) can be found here.
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What Should I Do About Unknown Dogs While I Am Running?
Is a dog bothering you on your runs? It happens to most runners sometime. Here's what to do when it happens to you.
I'm in the military/law enforcement. How can I pass my PT run?
In the military or law enforcement? A new recruit? Need to pass your PT test run? Here's how.
How Often Do I Need To Replace My Running Shoes?
How often should you buy new running shoes? Is it based on a certain number of miles or months? Treadmill running versus running outside? Find out when to buy new running shoes.
I Finished The "3 Weeks To A 30 Minute Running Habit" E-Mail Course. Now What?
Many people don't know what to do with themselves once they've started running regularly. Here are two programs for graduates of the "3 Weeks To A 30 Minute Running Habit" e-mail course or for other new runners.
Does It Matter If I Run Outside Or Run On A Treamill?
If you've ever wondered if you are better off running outside, rather than running on a treadmill, or wondered how to make your treadmill running more like running outside, this is the place to get your question answered.
Running FAQ: Why Do I Itch When I Run?
Do you itch when you run? This running FAQ will tell you why and help you run itch-free.
Should I Stretch Before Or After I Warm Up?
If you wonder if you should warm up before you stretch or stretch before you warm up, this faq can tell you what you need to know.
Running and Sickness - How To Know When to Run and When Not to Run
Have you ever had a cold and wondered whether you can still go to that 5k race? Ever gotten the stomach flu but just didn't want to miss a training run? Sometimes it's hard for runners to look at our runs with a clear mind, especially when we are sick. Use this step-by-step "quiz" to decide if you should run when you are sick (or at least find out what to think about next time you're feeling bad).
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