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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

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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

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

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Marathon Blogger Joelle Discusses February’s Challenges

March 24, 2015

As part of our marathon blogger series, Joelle, our newest runner, discusses her progress with training for the Pittsburgh Marathon.Read More

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Tagged with: carbs, diet, half marathon, joelle, marathon, nutrition, runningt, training

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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

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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 Blogger Joelle Discusses Her Training and Challenges

February 9, 2015

Learn how Joelle, who is new to running, prepares for a race, and discover the challenges that new runners face. Find motivation for your upcoming race!Read More

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Tagged with: 5k, gastric bypass, half marathon, marathon, running, training

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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.Watch Now

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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

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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

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