Glass City Marathon

Training for a 5K to Full Marathon: Which Race Should I Sign Up For? It’s that time of year when new runners start training for their first 5K and more experienced runners consider longer, more...

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Intermediate muscle soreness and delayed onset muscle soreness, or DOMS, are very common up to seven days following a race like a half or full marathon. However, getting good sleep, eating, drin...

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Energy Gels for Running: How They Work and When You Should Take Them Running long distances can be a fun challenge, full of running highs and race medals. However, running for extended periods ca...

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Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States.  Of the three main types of skin cancer, Melanoma is the deadliest. “Knowing the basics of sun safety can help prevent skin cancer. ...

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Reasons to Taper Training for a marathon can be daunting. The preparation, planning and time commitment are ultimately worth it once you cross the finish line, but the path to get to your maratho...

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A Runner’s Nutrition Guide: Increase Your Energy & Performance Runners often wonder how diet impacts their performance, endurance, and recovery. While there are thousands of options in the groc...

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A Runners Hydration Guide: What You Need to Know Maintaining hydration as a runner is important for health and performance. Learn why it’s important, and tips to stay hydrated before, during an...

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Looking to add 26.2 miles under your belt? Here are four tips to help you cross the finish line, injury free. Visit Your Primary Care Provider. Pace Yourself. Figure out how far and how fast you ...

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Safely Return to Running Postpartum Returning to running after giving birth is a process. Whether training for the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon or recreational running, it has many benefits i...

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Stretching and warm-up routines are race-day rituals for many runners, but even seasoned runners may not be stretching in a way that is most beneficial to their bodies.  The post Stretching, F...

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