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  Recipes for Runners

  March 6, 2023

  Runners need the right fuel for their bodies to perform at their best. These protein-packed recipes can energize your stride.Learn More

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  Running Assessment: For Runners at All Levels

  January 9, 2020

  Running assessments are ideal for runners who would like to better their overall performance and form, while also preventing injury. Learn more from the experts at UPMC Sports MedicineRead More

  Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

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  10 Tips to Keep Runners Safe in the Summer

  April 22, 2022

  Does warm sunshine and blue skies make you want to go outside and run? Check out our list of running tips to keep you safe in the summer.Read More

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  Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness, Safety

  Tagged with: featured posts, marathon training, mobile featured, Primary care, running, running safety, summer running, summer safety

  

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  Cyclists, Rowers, and Runners: Sizing Up Different Athlete Body Types

  July 28, 2014

  Want to know how cyclists' bodies compare to runners, swimmers, and rowers? Learn more about how these different athletes size up.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

  Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

  Tagged with: Alberto Contador, bicycling, Chris Froome, cycling, cyclist, physique, rowing, Rui Costa, running, swimming, TDF athletes, Tour de France, Vincenzo Nibali

  

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  Recipe for Runners: High-Protein Post-Workout Recovery Shake

  April 4, 2023

  Looking for healthy post-workout recipes? Try this healthy protein-packed recovery shake for after a long run or tough workout.Learn More

  Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition

  Tagged with: exercise, fitness, Leslie Bonci, marathon, Nutrition, Pittsburgh, recipe, Recipes for Runners, running, sports medicine

  

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  Recipe for Marathon Runners: No-Bake Energy Protein Bars

  April 11, 2014

  Follow this recipe to create no-bake protein energy bars that are packed with nutrition, yet light enough to not weigh you down.Learn More

  Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition

  Tagged with: energy bars, exercise, fitness, healthy recipe, Leslie Bonci, marathon, Pittsburgh, recipe, Recipes for Runners, running, sports medicine

  

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  Recipe for Marathon Runners: No-Bake Protein Bites

  April 4, 2014

  Check out this recipe to help runners get enough protein. These no bake protein bites are an easy, tasty and portable way to meet daily protein need.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

  Categorized as: Nutrition

  Tagged with: fitness, Leslie Bonci, marathon, no bake, Nutrition, Pittsburgh, recipe, Recipes for Runners, running, sports medicine

  

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  Using Nutrition to Fuel Your Body Before, During, and After a Marathon

  March 18, 2024

  running 26.2 miles, plus the weeks and months spent training, requires some high-quality fuel. Here’s what runners should know about fueling their bodies before, during, and after a marathon.Read More

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  How to Get More Plant-based Protein

  March 6, 2024

  Your body needs protein for good health, but it doesn't have to come from meat. Read on to learn how you can get the protein you need from plant-based foods.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Nutrition Services

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

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