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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

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    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

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    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

    cyclists
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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

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Fitness

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

    women cycling
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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

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    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

    6 tips start running
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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

    Categorized as: Sports Medicine

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

    marathon nutrition
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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

    Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition

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

    woman drinking water
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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

    Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition

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

    recipe marathon runners high protein recovery shake
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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

    Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition

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

    no bake energy bars recipe
  • Article - 1 Minute Read

    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

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Nutrition

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

    no bake protein bites recipe
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