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    Marathon Training Tips and Advice

    January 25, 2016

    Training for a marathon can seem like a very daunting task. We've compiled several of our best marathon training articles to help you start to get ready! Learn More

    Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: cross training, half marathon, marathon, marathon prep, running, training

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    Marathon Bloggers Report on March Progress

    April 30, 2015

    Find out how our marathon bloggers are doing as they close in on the Pittsburgh Marathon. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, half marathon, marathon bloggers, running

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    Marathon Training 101 – Part 1

    February 20, 2015

    With two months until the 2017 Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon it's time to get down to business. Learn how to train for a marathon. Learn More

    Categorized as: Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: Dick's Sporting Goods, dynamic warmup, first-time runners, half marathon, marathon, marathon nutrition, marathon training, pittsburgh marathon, sports medicine

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    Marathon Nutrition Q&A From UPMC’s Google Hangout

    May 2, 2014

    Nutrition plays a vital role in successful running. Read answers to questions posed during the marathon nutrition hangout hosted by UPMC Sports Medicine. Learn More

    Categorized as: Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: carbs, digestion, half marathon, hydration, marathon, nutrition, protein, 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

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    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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