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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. |
Wheelchair Athletes
The Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon welcomes athletes in two divisions - Open (Rim) and Hand Crank. Start time for wheelchair division is 7:15am.
| Registration Fees: | |
| Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon | |
| $75 through November 28, 2009 | |
| $80 through January 30, 2010 | |
| $90 through April 18, 2010 | |
| $100 April 30 through May 1 and at packet pick-up/late registration |
Awards for Wheelchair Athletes (Rim and Hand Crank):
1st - $300 - Each Division
For more information, email wheelchair@pittsburghmarathon.com.
PERKS FOR ATHLETES
- Dick's Sporting Goods bag
- Nike gender-specific long sleeved technical shirt
- Nike socks
- Finisher medal and certificate
- $10 Dick's Sporting Goods gift card
- "Personalized running bib" for the first 5,000 entrants
- Entry into prize drawings
- Food and drink at the finish line
- Gear check
- Text messaging to friends and family for runner tracking
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