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Tell Me Your Running-Related Questions, And I'll Have A Professional Runner Answer Them

Consider this a free personal training session, so spill!

I never thought I'd be the kind of person who enjoys going on a run (and, let's face it, I'm still not, but I'm working on that!). I've spent the last two months slowly trying to make it a long-lasting hobby, but if you're anything like me then you probably have a bunch of specific running-related questions that you'd love answers to.

me, super sweaty, after a run on the treadmill inside
Spencer Althouse

Well, in an effort to help, I'm going to speak with a professional runner and get all of our burning questions answered. Meet Stuart Calderwood, a running coach with 50 years of experience who's taught everyone from high school athletes to eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt (you know, the world's fastest man). Needless to say, he's very good at what he does.

Will Sanchez / youtube.com, Stuart Calderwood

Stuart currently teaches running classes at Sid's Gym in New York City, so if you're looking for one-on-one help or just want to take a group fitness class with an expert then I highly, highly, highly recommend checking them out.

Personally, most of my questions revolve around proper form. Like, what the heck should I do with my arms, hands, and fingers while running? How relaxed or stiff shou