Training Tips
Emory Healthcare, Official Medical Sponsor of the ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon and one of the state’s largest and most comprehensive health systems, will be hosting running and informational clinics that are open to race registrants.
Articles by various Emory Healthcare specialists will be posted to this site periodically. Be sure to click on the links below to view these important articles. You can also visit www.emoryhealthcare.org
Training Tips from Emory Healthcare
Fuel Up: Don't Run on Empty When Training for a Marathon
Training for a marathon requires running hundreds of miles and burning countless calories. If there's a marathon in your future, these fast facts will help ensure that you're getting the nutrition you need to run the optimal race. For complete article click here.
According to ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon’s Co-Medical Director, Perry Julien, DPM, “The average runner will take approximately 39,000 steps running the inaugural ING Atlanta Marathon. For this reason selecting appropriate footwear designed for running will minimize your chances of developing foot and leg problems during your training and the race. Utilize the expertise of your running specialty store to help chose the best shoe suited for your foot type and running style. Remember to also replace your running shoes on a regular basis. Most running shoes have a life span of 200-500 miles at which point the midsole and outsole of the shoe may lose its effectiveness in supporting and cushioning your feet during your runs through Atlanta." See Dr. Julien's 26.2 tips to a better marathon, click here
Staying Injury Free While Training
Big Peach Running Co, the Official Race Headquarters of the ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon, in collaboration with Mizuno USA will also host running and informational clinics that are open to race registrants. The series aptly named, Registration to Race Day, provides runners with information on various topics, proper footwear, nutrition, pace, etc.
You can register for Registration to Race Day clinics at www.bigpeachrunningco.com
