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Supportive Shoes: Shoe Buying Tips for Athletes

September 9, 2014

Review this infographic to help choose your next pair of shoes for your favorite physical activities and to learn the benefits of each type of shoe. Read More

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Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: arch, basketball, field, hiking, running, shoe fit, sports, walking

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Cyclists, Rowers, and Runners: Sizing Up Different Athlete Body Types

July 28, 2014

Want to know how cyclists' bodies compare to runners, swimmers, and rowers? Learn more about how these different athletes size up. Read More

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Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: Alberto Contador, bicycling, Chris Froome, cycling, cyclist, physique, rowing, Rui Costa, running, swimming, TDF athletes, Tour de France, Vincenzo Nibali

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Exercise This Summer by Running or Cycling

June 10, 2014

Learn more about how running and cycling can keep your health where it needs to be and more information about the UPMC BodyChangers DriAthlon. Read More

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Categorized as: Fitness

Tagged with: Active.com, cycling, exercise, heart disease, running

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How to Start Running: 6 Tips to Get Started

June 6, 2014

Want to learn how you can start running for your health? Find tips for choosing the best running shoes, staying hydrated, and choosing the best running. Read More

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Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: 5k, dynamic warmup, hydration, Jeanne Doporak MD, jogging, Leslie Bonci, Map My Run, muscle cramps, Ron DeAngelo, running, sport drink

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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

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

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Marathon Race Day Nutrition Tips

April 20, 2014

Being hydrated and well-nutritioned is critical to your race success. Learn more about marathon race day nutrition tips for during and after the race. Learn More

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Tagged with: exercise, fitness, Leslie Bonci, marathon, nutrition, pittsburgh marathon, running, sports medicine

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Recipe for Marathon Runners: High-Protein Recovery Shake

April 18, 2014

Looking for healthy marathon recipes? Try this healthy protein-packed recovery shake for after a long run. Learn More

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Tagged with: exercise, fitness, Leslie Bonci, marathon, nutrition, Pittsburgh, recipe, Recipes for Runners, running, sports medicine

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Recipe for Marathon Runners: No-Bake Energy Protein Bars

April 11, 2014

Follow this recipe to create no-bake protein energy bars that are packed with nutrition, yet light enough to not weigh you down. Learn More

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Tagged with: energy bars, exercise, fitness, healthy recipe, Leslie Bonci, marathon, Pittsburgh, recipe, Recipes for Runners, running, sports medicine

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Recipe for Marathon Runners: No-Bake Protein Bites

April 4, 2014

Check out this recipe to help runners get enough protein. These no bake protein bites are an easy, tasty and portable way to meet daily protein need. Read More

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Categorized as: Nutrition

Tagged with: fitness, Leslie Bonci, marathon, no bake, nutrition, Pittsburgh, recipe, Recipes for Runners, running, sports medicine