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Could gym trainings have a negative effect on the increase in running speed?

Good afternoon, Oleg.

Please, recommend me winter running gear (materials, how many layers etc.).

I'd like also to get some recommendations on cold weather running.

Thank you in advance!

What books can you recommend to read for deeper understanding and getting knowledge about running?

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I work from morning till night. And I can begin my evening workout at 21:00 only and respectively I can finish it at 23:00-23:30.

1. What to eat after such late workouts?
2. I often can't fall asleep after late workout. Is it possible to take any medications for good sleep (sleep hormone)?

Why is it hard for me to do trainings sometimes?

It would seem I do all the same but my legs are heavy and don't want to run.

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I'm 32. I train about 3 years. My pulse wasn't more than 175 bpm for all this time even during hard interval training.

Is it normal or should I try to "accelerate" my pulse up to maximum values corresponding to my age?

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Is it permissible to run while taking antibiotics?

Oleg Sergeevich, good afternoon.

I do kickboxing training three times a week but on other days I run 5 km (seldom 10 km).

My legs below the knee hurt badly, the bone aches and I feel muscle tingling. I don't want to give up training, what do you recommend to do for recovery?    

Thank you!

Oleg Sergeevich, good afternoon.

Please, explain me how to make a schedule of interval runs in order to increase the anaerobic threshold if I'm an amateur runner.

Thank you.

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I run 10 km 4 times a week just to be in a good shape and health. My pace is about 6:30 and I want to increase my stamina to run longer without fatigue and short of breath.

What exercises should I do? Do I need do short sprints?

The second question: is abdominal breathing so important? When I practice it I feel dizzy.

There are no parks near my house so I have to run on asphalt or across the field. Besides shock absorbing running shoes what else do I need to protect my knees? Should I use a special running technique in this case?

Thank you.

I like to run a lot but slowly (6:30 - 7:30). I don't want to run faster but I want to run farther. I've completed a marathon and I'm going to run an ultra-marathon.

Is it enough to do long runs and strength trainings or not?

Can I continue to run about 3-7 km with diagnosed arthrosis of I grade?

Restrictions by the doctor were only during the course of treatment.

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When I run, my leg moves along an arc-shape trajectory and my knees sometimes rub together.

Is that OK? How could I change it?

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Please, give me an advice about which heart-rate monitor to select. I'm trying to keep a steady pace at 140-150 bpm.

Garmin devices are too expensive for me, but cheaper devices give false readings. I bought three devices and everything is meaningless.

Oleg Sergeevich, good afternoon.

Thank you for your previous replies. I'd like to ask you the next question about a heart rate.

As you taught me, I'm trying to train so that my heart rate doesn't exceed 145 bpm during cross running and it lasts 1,5 hour.

But my heart rate reaches 170-180 bpm during interval running and 140-150 bpm in a resting state. I do interval running 1-2 times a week and training lasts 45 minutes. Is it OK for my age? I'm 55.

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What's better to drink after training, isotonic drinks or BCAA?

I run 4-5 km 2-3 times a week. What exercises should I do to strengthen hips and legs?

Thank you.

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What's a good running pace for a half marathon 2 weeks before the marathon race: marathon pace or usual training one?

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Is it possible to reach a pace faster than 4:00 minutes per km in 1-2 years of training.

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How to improve my running speed?