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    The Importance of Neck Strength

    September 20, 2017

    Learn why strengthening the neck muscles is part of any concussion rehabilitation plan at the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: concussion, Concussion Athlete, concussion recovery, infographic, neck, neck muscles, neck strength, rehabilitation, sports injury, training

  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Maximize Your Run by Getting Good Rest

    April 2, 2017

    When you’re not getting enough sleep at night, your run suffers, and your chance of injury and illness increases. Read more here. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: athletics, marathon training, marathons, running, sleep health, sports medicine, training

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    8 Essential Winter Sport Safety Tips for Every Athlete

    December 8, 2016

    Before you hit the slopes or step in the rink this winter, keep in mind these eight tips to help keep you safe and ready to take on the elements. Learn More

    Categorized as: Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: sport safety, sports medicine, training, winter sports

    winter sports safety
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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

    marathon training
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    How to Use Cross Training for Marathon Prep

    April 18, 2015

    Training for a half or full marathon with a spring race day means the majority of your training falls in the winter. Learn how cross training can help. Learn More

    Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: cross training, cycling, indoors, marathon, running, swimming, training, training indoors

    marathon preparation indoor and cross training
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    Recipe: No-Bake Protein Bars

    April 4, 2015

    Need a healthy snack to help you fuel up before a workout? Discover how a few simple ingredients can turn into delicious protein bars. View Recipe

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition

    Tagged with: Breakfast and Brunch Recipes, healthy, infographic, marathon, no bake, protein, recipes, running, snacks, training, video

    recipe no bake protein bars
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    Marathon Training Nutrition: Paleo, Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Keto Diets

    March 3, 2015

    One of the more important aspects of full or half marathon training is proper nutrition. Learn how the food you fuel your body with affects your performance Learn More

    Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: gluten-free diet, Leslie Bonci, marathon, marathon nutrition, paleo diet, soy products, sports medicine, training, vegan, vegan diet, veganism

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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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