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  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Ready for Race Day: The Complete Marathon Checklist

    April 12, 2016

    Take on those 26.2 miles with this marathon checklist for runners, complete with the running gear you need to pack for race day.  Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: marathon gear, marathon prep, pittsburgh marathon, race day checklist, race day gear, race ready, running, running gear

    Marathon Checklist for Runners
  • Gallery

    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

    marathon training
  • Article - 5 Minute Read

    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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    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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