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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. |
Elite Athletes
ELITE RUNNER QUALIFICATIONS
Males - recent race times
Marathon: 2:22 and below
Half Marathon: 1:03-1:05
10-miler: 50 minutes and below
10K: sub 29:30
Women - recent race times
Marathon: 2:48 and below
Half Marathon: sub 1:15
10-miler: 56 minutes
10K: sub 34:00
Masters men: 2:35 and below
Masters women: 3:00 and below
For more information, or for consideration as an elite runner, email eliterunner@pittsburghmarathon.com.
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