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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

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: 10K, 5k, Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, marathon prep, marathon recovery, marathon training, running, training

    Joe A, Marathon Blogger
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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

    6 tips start running
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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

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: 5k, half marathon, Jeanne Doperak DO, marathon, marathon prep, pittsburgh marathon, runners

    Training for a marathon in cold weather may be difficult, but there are ways you can stay safe while getting your miles in.

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