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Tip of the Month
by UPMC Health Plan "No matter what the level of ability, you have more potential than you can develop in a lifetime."
(James T. McCay) Water and fuel demands increase as your running distance increases. Have about one-half cup of fluids every twenty minutes and a snack of simple carbohydrates (such as sports gels, packets of honey, and energy drinks), every 45 minutes. Avoid fiber, protein and fat because these take longer to digest and can cause stomach cramps. For recovery nutrition, don't forget that real food can be just as good as, if not better than, sports bars and powders. |
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WELCOME RUNNERS!
This is your one-stop-shop for the Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, the UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon, and the FedEx Ground Pittsburgh Marathon Relay. Last year’s event sold out early with over 10,000 runners and this year’s event is filling up even faster. Register today to avoid disappointment.Quick Links
SPECIAL REGISTRATION ANNOUNCEMENT – March 16, 2010
SOLD OUT! The Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, th
e UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon and the FedEx Ground Pittsburgh Marathon Relay are completely SOLD OUT. There is no waiting list for these events but there are a limited number of registrations for these events available through our charities.
Requests for race switching will be accepted at the Health and Fitness Expo on race weekend only. Click here for more information.
WEEKLY TRAINING TIP
By Hal Higdon, Author: Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide
WEEK #8
First-timers often worry about what pace they should run. Let me suggest that it honestly does not matter, In your first race, you should not care. You're going to set a PR whatever you do. (That means Personal Record.) Run whatever pace felt comfortable in training. Leave your watch at home and simply accept the race as an experiment. Start near the back and run the first mile slow, then see what your body tells you to do. Listening to your body is always good advice. Click here to learn more about Hal Higdon and his training programs. Check back each week for another tip from Hal Higdon.
Training Using Mental Mind Mapping - Patrice Matamoros and Dr. Aimee Kimball visited the Pittsburgh Today Live show, February 9, to discuss the mental aspects of training for the Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon. KDKA Pittsburgh Today Live interview.
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Questions about the Marathon?
Do you have questions about the Marathon? Weekend events? Registration? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions on our website and have your questions answered.
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Bands for Music by the Mile
Showcase your band to tens of thousands of runners, walkers and spectators on May 2, 2010 - the 21st running of the Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon! We’re looking for Pittsburgh’s best musical talent to help runners ROCK their way to the finish line!
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Cheer on Our Runners
More than 10,000 runners and walkers are expected to take to the streets of Pittsburgh on May 2, 2010 for the 21st running of the Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon! A call for groups to cheer on the runners on race day has begun and we are awarding more than $6,000 in grants to the most enthusiastic groups. Support our runners and help them reach their personal goals!
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