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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. |
MARATHON RELAY COURSE DESCRIPTION
The FedEx Ground Pittsburgh Marathon Relay course winds through the wonderfully unique and historic neighborhoods of this beautiful city. Community celebrations, cheering spectators and music throughout the course will welcome runners from all over the world.
FedEx Ground Pittsburgh Marathon Relay Course Map
The current course map is subject to change until certification process is completed.
Marathon Elevation Chart Marathon Turn By Turn Directions
- USA Track and Field sanctioned course
- Boston qualifier
- Bicycles, skateboards, scooters, baby joggers, strollers, roller skates and roller blades are not permitted on the course
- Headphones (ipods, mp3 players, CDs, tape walkmans, radios, etc.) are discouraged
- 2010 course is currently under review
- Fluid and medical aid stations are positioned along the course
- Water and Gatorade - lemon-lime - will be offered at every fluid station
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Runners will race on the North Shore of Pittsburgh past Heinz Field, PNC Park and the new Rivers Casino. The course crosses each of the three rivers in Pittsburgh and travels through the Southside, Oakland, Shadyside and Bloomfield neighborhoods – just to name a few.
The course runs along the rivers of the City and challenges you on a hill that takes you into the University area of Pittsburgh. The last five miles are downhill as you approach the finish line near the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Spectators are welcome to line the streets and cheer on the runners – and as years past have proven – Pittsburghers love to cheer on their champions.
RELAY EXCHANGE ZONES AND LEG DISTANCES
| LEG | FROM/TO | DISTANCE | MILE MARKER |
| Leg 1 | Start Line - Relay Exchange 1 | 7 miles | Mile 7 |
| Leg 2 | Relay Exchange 1 - Relay Exchange 2 | 4.4 miles | Mile 11.4 |
| Leg 3 | Relay Exchange 2 - Relay Exchange 3 | 4.6 miles | Mile 16 |
| Leg 4 | Relay Exchange 3 - Relay Exchange 4 | 5.9 miles | Mile 21.9 |
| Leg 5 | Relay Exchange 4 - Finish Line | 4.3 miles | Finish Line |
Leg distances are subject to change until course is certified.
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