As race day approaches, marathon runners are beginning to think about meal plans, snacks and beverages. Food is an important source of energy for participants… Read more
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7 Tips to Avoid the Medical Tent During a Marathon
Thousands of runners are preparing to compete in the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon on May 5. To ensure participants stay energized and perform their… Read more
It’s Marathon Week: Prepare Your Body with Proper Nutrition
In the final week before the Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, Jeffrey Lucchino, dietitian at UPMC Sports Medicine, recommends runners maintain fluids and carbohydrates in… Read more
UPMC Offers Late-Stage Training Tips for Pittsburgh Marathon Runners
Marathon weekend is a month away. Dr. Aaron Mares, a sports medicine physician at UPMC Sports Medicine and associate medical director for the Dick’s Sporting… Read more
Ron Roth Inducted to the Pittsburgh Marathon Hall of Fame
Pittsburgh Three Rivers Marathon Inc. recently inducted Dr. Ron Roth to the Pittsburgh Marathon Hall of Fame. Roth serves as the marathon medical director, and is… Read more