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You’ve got questions. I’ll find the answers. Welcome to “Ask the Running Nerd,” a new segment on “Run, Karla, Run!”

My family and friends are always calling and e-mailing me with questions about anything and everything, including running. They know I’m a reading and research nerd, and if I don’t know the answer myself, I will find it for them.

Like the good nerd that I am, I’ll do the same for you. Every week I’ll find answers to your burning running questions, whether they’re about training, racing, eating, etiquette, products, just about anything!

Want to know how long it takes to recover from a marathon? Or how to ease IT band pain? Or what the best recovery drink is? These are just some of the queries friends have posed to me.

So do you have a question? Shoot it my way! Let my fingers to the walking, er running, for you. Contact me here: Contact Karla Bruning or post below.

Karla Bruning is an award-winning journalist and running nerd. She has completed three marathons, trains with the New York Harriers and is a member of New York Road Runners. She is the author of “Run, Karla, Run! Notes From A Running Nerd” on the Washington Times Communities and RunKarlaRun.com. Follow Karla at Twitter@KBruning.