Search Results for: runners
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Expert Tips for Marathon Recovery
Erin Angelini, DPT, an expert at UPMC Rehabilitation Institute, discusses life, recovery, and training before and after a marathon.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine
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History-Making Cross Country Runner Runs Pain-Free: Mia’s Story
High school junior Mia has made history in her cross country career, but it's been far from easy. Luckily, she found proper care at UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Indoor Training for Marathon Season
UPMC's own Aaron Mares, MD, primary care sports medicine physician, is Associate Medical Director for the Pittsburgh Marathon. He has developed indoor workout tips for treadmill survival, cross-training, and transitioning back outside when the weather gets warmer.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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How to Build Endurance: Four Simple Steps
You build cardiovascular endurance by continually challenging your body. Learn how to pace yourself and reach your fitness goals, all while running strong.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Do You Need to Do a Workout Cooldown?
The science on workout cool downs is questionable. But there may still be benefits to taking a few minutes at the end of a hard workout to recover.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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What You Should Know About Custom Orthotics
Custom orthotics, which are highly customized shoe or heel inserts that are fabricated just for your feet, are an integral part of training for runners and all kinds of athletes. Learn more from the experts at UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Georgia Marathon Runner Travels for Sports Performance Training: Julie’s Story
Julie, a 54-year-old marathon runner, is an elite member of the Atlanta Track Club Masters Team, completing her marathons in the low threes—that’s just over three hours. After recovering from a hamstring injury that she ran on for about two years, her marathon times were suffering, and Julie was ready to get her times to where they had been prior to injury.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Virtual Fitness: What You Should Know Part 1
Virtual fitness describes exercise programs that are offered online and can be done at home, allowing exercisers to follow along via their electronic devices. If you are used to fitness classes and other group exercise, some virtual programs offer an online community where you can interact and burn calories with your peers.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Top 3 Underutilized Performance Foods for Marathoners
Are you preparing for a marathon? Check out the three most-underutilized foods that can boost performance. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine