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Marathon Blogger Joe A. Talks Marathon Prep

February 16, 2015

Are you in the early stages of marathon training? Learn how Joe A., a marathon runner, prepared for each of his five marathons in the past two years. Read More

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Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: 10K, 5k, Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, marathon prep, marathon recovery, marathon training, running, training
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6 Sneaky Ways to Burn Calories with Your Family this Thanksgiving

December 2, 2014

Learn about fun and creative ways to burn some of the calories of the Thanksgiving feast with your family. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: 5k, autumn, black friday, exercise, football, holidays, lifting heavy objects, parade, pumpkin pie, running, Thanksgiving, turkey trot, walking
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How to Start Running: 6 Tips to Get Started

June 6, 2014

Want to learn how you can start running for your health? Find tips for choosing the best running shoes, staying hydrated, and choosing the best running. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: 5k, dynamic warmup, hydration, Jeanne Doporak MD, jogging, Leslie Bonci, Map My Run, muscle cramps, Ron DeAngelo, running, sport drink
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Marathon Training Q & A

April 22, 2014

There are many different tactics that go into a successful marathon training routine. Learn more about marathon training, race day, and recovery tips. Read More

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Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: 5k, Aaron Mares, Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, dynamic stretching, faq, half marathon, marathon, Q & A, Ron DeAngelo, sports medicine, Twitter
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Video: Dynamic Warm Up in Marathon Training

March 12, 2014

Are you training to run a marathon? Learn more about the dynamic warm up method and how it can perform marathon performance. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: 5k, dynamic warm up, half marathon, marathon, Ron DeAngelo ATC, UPMC Sports Performance Program, video
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Video: Tips for Training for a Marathon in Cold Weather

February 18, 2014

Learn more about training for a marathon during the colder months by reading this blog post and watching its related video by UPMC Sports Medicine. Watch Now

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Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: 5k, half marathon, Jeanne Doperak DO, marathon, marathon prep, pittsburgh marathon, runners

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Marathon Blogger Joe A. Talks Marathon Prep

6 Sneaky Ways to Burn Calories with Your Family this Thanksgiving

How to Start Running: 6 Tips to Get Started

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