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    Shoulder Pain From Running: How to Cope

    August 5, 2016

    Tightness and pain occur in the neck, shoulders, and arms of many runners. Learn what causes this upper body pain and how you can prevent it. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: pain, running, shoulder pain from running, sports medicine, upper body pain

    Learn more about how upper body pain impacts runners
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    For One Runner, Cross Training Makes the Difference

    April 26, 2016

    Marshall struggled after gaining weight. Read more about how cross training through UPMC helped him improve his health. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: back to school, cross training, marathons, pittsburgh marathon, running, sports medicine

    marathon runners
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    UPMC Leads Pittsburgh Marathon Medical Team

    April 23, 2016

    The UPMC medical team provides world-class medical care at the DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Safety, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, running, UPMC Sports Medicine

    marathon group
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    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
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    Running Gear for Marathon Training

    February 7, 2016

    When training for a marathon, you've got to have the right running gear. Learn about your different options based on the outdoor conditions in your area. Learn More

    Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: cold weather running, compression gear, marathon training, marathons, running, running gear, running shoes

    running shoes
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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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    3 Common Running Injuries and How to Prevent Them

    July 4, 2015

    A half or full marathon training plan demands a lot of your body. Find out how to prevent common running injuries that may happen after long runs. Learn More

    Categorized as: Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: common exercises, IT Band Syndrome, Jonathan Greenawalt, plantar fasciitis, runner's knee, running, running injuries

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    Marathon Preparation Questions and Answers

    May 15, 2015

    New and even experienced runners marathon runners have questions when preparing for a race. Find answers to some popular questions or ask your own! Learn More

    Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: Brittany Patterson, Dick's Sporting Goods, Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, Kathleen Nachazel, marathon, marathon training, pittsburgh marathon, Ron DeAngelo, running, UPMC Health Plan Half Marathon

    marathon preparation questions and answers
  • Article - 6 Minute Read

    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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