William O. Roberts, MD
Why Do I Keep Coughing After Running in the Cold?
Use these tips for preventing cold-weather coughing in the first place.
Why Breathing Cold Air Hurts When You’re Running
A top sports medicine doctor from Minnesota explains the burning sensation.
Health & Injuries?
A reader suffering from pneumothorax wonders whether running will ever be an option again.
Help! My Cardiologist Cleared Me to Run, But I’m Still Having Chest Pains
How can I get started running again without having a panic attack?
I’m Dying of Thirst All Day After a Long Run. What’s Happening?
A runner with a high sweat rate wants to know how to safely stay hydrated.
Can You Run So Much You Get Rhabdo and Your Muscles Break Down?
A runner reading about a dangerous side-effect of high-intensity training wonders what her risks are.
Jun 10, 2016?
A runner with an undiagnosed issue weighs his options.
I’m Getting Cramps and Whole Body Tingling When I Run. What’s Happening?
A reader struggles with an unexplained issue after a series of long runs.
Why Do My Allergies Get Worse When Running?
A reader wonders how to avoid postrun sinus headaches and sore throats.
Help! I’ve Started Experiencing Extreme Runner’s Trots
What Are the Real Dangers of Running While Taking Antibiotics.
I’m Seeing a Doctor for the First Time In Years. What Tests Do I Need?
Jun 22, 2017.
Feb 16, 2017?
Lessons From the 2016 Twin Cities Marathon Medical Tent.
Why Isn’t My Pulled Hamstring Healing?
A frustrated runner wonders why she isn’t able to get back on the road.
How Can I Keep Back Problems From Slowing Me Down After 60?
Can I Run With Arthritic Knees.
What Are the Real Dangers of Running While Taking Antibiotics?
A runner worries after hearing that certain drugs can cause damage to tendons.
Can I Run on a Swollen Knee If It Doesn’t Hurt?
Im Dying of Thirst All Day After a Long Run. Whats Happening.
How Quickly Can I Start Running After an Illness?
Jul 27, 2016.
Can Running Cause Retinal Detachment—or Make It Worse?
A runner with an eye injury wonders how quickly he can get back on the road—or whether he should run again at all.
I Started Running and Immediately Got Shin Splints—Now What?
A newbie struggles with shin pain two weeks into a beginner’s running plan. Here's what the doctor recommends.
Help! Ive Started Experiencing Extreme Runners Trots?
A runner’s intermittent knee problem may be indicative of a larger problem.
Nutrition - Weight Loss?
A reader questions the medical safety of some of her friends’ more unusual uses for running gear.
Can Dehydration Affect Memory?
After finishing a very hot marathon, one reader has concerns about whether it caused some memory problems.
What’s Causing My Sudden Abdominal Pain?
Side cramps, or stitches, can be a perplexing issue. The cause is not always clear, though there are some ways to address it.
3 Lessons From the 2016 Twin Cities Marathon Medical Tent
Heed these signs to ensure that you’re actually ready to run 26.2 on race day.
When a Runny Nose Threatens Your Big Race
It's unfortunate that cold-and-flu season coincides with marathon season. How to cope.
Don’t Let This Burning Sensation Ruin Your Run
These nutritional strategies and medications can help prevent acid reflux.
Lingering Pain After a Sprain
Restricted motion in the ankle joint could leave you with discomfort, even after rehab.
Training Hard? Don't Skimp on Sleep
Advice on squeezing in running—and snoozing—around long work hours.
What’s Causing My Arch Pain?
Plantar fasciitis is a likely culprit. But before you self-treat, get a proper diagnosis.
Can I Run With Arthritic Knees?
Using pain as your guide—run more when you feel good, less when you don't—can help you manage.
What Sports Docs Are Talking About
Our expert gives us a rundown of highlights from the American College of Sports Medicine's annual meeting.
Can You Run So Much You Get Rhabdo and Your Muscles Break Down?
A broad-spectrum sunscreen with a higher SPF is the best choice for preventing skin damage.