By Michelle Boltz, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
Congratulations! You’ve finished the race, and now it is time to rehydrate and refuel. See our post-race nutrition tips.By Michelle Boltz, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
You woke up early and followed our tips for what to eat before a race. Now your race has started – see what to eat and drink during a marathon.By Michelle Boltz, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
You’ve trained hard! You’ve consistently fueled your body throughout the training process, and you are now ready to run 26.2 miles! But what should you eat before your race begins?By Michelle Boltz, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
Proper nutrition and hydration is always important, not only on race day! Consistently consuming enough carbohydrate, and being adequately hydrated, supports training needs and recovery. Discover more training and competition tips.By Nick Ferguson, A.T.
As you prepare to compete in this year’s Akron Marathon, start to plan ahead so you can avoid the dreaded “wall”. The wall is that feeling when you run out of energy and feel weak, dizzy, or that get that heavy feeling.By Nick Ferguson, A.T.
When it comes to fueling strategies during long duration exercise (exercise lasting longer than 1 hour) one must remember that carbohydrate is the master fuel. Even before beginning exercise, it is encouraged to start with a full gas tank of muscle energy, by fueling with carbohydrates.By Joe Cieszynski, MS AT CSCS
Regular, consistent strength training can help athletes stay injury free, improve performance, and keep training fresh. However, just like your run training, it needs to be done year round and planned out to be progressive and balanced to be effective. Here are several tips to help you add strength training to your routine.By Ali Ziegler
Warming up before a run or workout is important to help prevent injury.By Laurie Regallis, BS, LAT, ATC
All runners think about it, some achieve it and some train specifically for it. What is it you ask? A PR – Personal Record.
By Ron Burdette, A.T.
Now that the hardest work is over, it is time to focus on the recovery phase. It is important to note that many factors contribute to post-race recovery; including the intensity of the race, your overall health and weather conditions. Every recovery is different, but here are tips to accelerate the healing process.
By Laurie Regallis, A.T.
Long runs produce many beneficial physiological changes. According to Running Times Columnist and Coach Greg McMillan, when you run long, you physically increase enzymes in your muscle cells and grow capillaries, which are the small vessels that surround the cells. These important changes allow more oxygen to be delivered to working muscle. You also strengthen your muscles, tendons and ligaments.
By June Calet, A.T.
Long runs produce many beneficial physiological changes. According to Running Times Columnist and Coach Greg McMillan, when you run long, you physically increase enzymes in your muscle cells and grow capillaries, which are the small vessels that surround the cells. These important changes allow more oxygen to be delivered to working muscle. You also strengthen your muscles, tendons and ligaments.
By Kyle Rutledge, MS, AT, ATC
Your months of training are complete. The time has come – it’s finally race day. Whether this is your first marathon or one of many, the prerace jitters are normal yet can lead to not sticking to your training plan and, possibly, an unsuccessful race.
By Nick Ferguson, A.T.
Runners just run, right? Wrong. Whether you are a weekend warrior training for your first marathon or a competitive runner trying to set a new PR, cross training, stretching, and core work can dramatically decrease your risk of injury and improve your performance.
By Nilesh Shah, M.D.
Here are some helpful FAQs for running in a marathon
By Nilesh Shah, M.D.
So after months of training you did it, you completed the Akron Marathon. But, how you treat your body post-race is very important.
By Ron Burdette, A.T.
Anterior cruciate ligament (or ACL) tears, a stabilizing ligament in your knee, often occur in sports like soccer, basketball and football. But, a tear of the ACL can happen with any activity and sideline you from enjoying your favorite activities. Ron Burdette, A.T. provides common risk factors and some simple exercises to strengthen and prevent injury of the ACL.
By Ben Burkam, M.D.
Listen to Ben Burkam, M.D. discuss with Ray Horner about the symptoms and treatment options for carpal tunnel syndrome.
By Ben Burkam, M.D.
If there is one thing to make you feel older, it’s aches and pains that limit your normal activity. As you age, the ligaments and tendons that hold your joints together can become stiff. This can lead to aching, soreness and pain.
By Robert Crawford, M.D.
Watch Robert Crawford, M.D. share common injuries when people overexert themselves.
By Robert Crawford, M.D.
Exercise-induced asthma can keep you and your child out of the activities you loves. Learn the symptoms and treatment options from Robert Crawford, M.D.
By Robert Crawford, M.D.
Listen to Robert Crawford, M.D. share some of the conditions a Sports Medicine treats.
By Jeffrey Junko, M.D.
As the weather gets warmer, more and more people will be outside participating in a range of summer activities, from sports to hikes and even gardening. While this is certainly good for your health, summer can also lead to a number of foot and ankle injuries.
Active lifestyles sometimes lead to injuries, aches and pains. Here's a look at some common injuries of active people, how to treat them and when to see a doctor.
By Kiel Pfefferle, M.D.
Watch Kiel Pfefferle, M.D. discuss joint pain options.
By Nilesh Shah, M.D.
Do simple tasks cause your shoulder, elbow, knee or foot pain? If you’ve been suffering for three months or longer then you may have chronic tendon pain.
By Nilesh Shah, M.D.
Many people turn to running as a form of exercise because it’s an easy and inexpensive way to improve your cardiovascular health and lose weight. Nilesh Shah, M.D. shares some tips to alleviate shin pain (also known as shin splints) when you start a running program.
By Nilesh Shah, M.D.
Listen to Nilesh Shah, M.D. discuss some recent baseball injuries.
Dry needling involves insertion of a very thin needle around trigger points, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves to elicit a biochemical response in the brain to release trigger points and improve the body’s perception of pain location and intensity.
By Ben Burkam, M.D.
The world’s best golfers are in Akron this week for the Bridgestone Invitational. As we marvel at their powerful swings, it is important to remember that those swings can also lead to back issues.
By Scott M. Barbone M.S., A.T.
When the temperatures soar into the 80s and beyond, but you’re determined to complete that training run, there are some key things to remember before you lace up your sneakers.
By Nilesh Shah, M.D.
Did you see the pictures from this past weekend’s Akron Marathon, or did you cheer on a friend or family member who was running? If it inspired you to dust off your own sneakers and hit the road, you’re not alone. Here are six reasons why you should start running!
By Nilesh Shah, M.D.
Just making the decision to run a marathon is a huge achievement. But what are some steps you can take before and during the race to make sure you have a successful and safe run? Here are some recommendations promoted by the American College of Sports Medicine.
By Nick Ferguson, MBA, AT
Nick Ferguson provides great tips on how to successful run your first organized race.
By Nilesh Shah, M.D.
Watch Nilesh Shah, M.D. share tips for starting a running routine. These running tips will help keep you injury free.
By Nilesh Shah, M.D.
It's Heart Month, so it only seems appropriate to blog about running, which is great cardiovascular exercise. Most of my patients start running to lose weight. It is a great exercise for weight loss, and running has amazing positive feedback. You feel better after a run, and as the pounds start coming off, you get hooked. This is when the problems start. As typical human nature takes over, we think: a little is good, so a lot is obviously better.
By Nilesh Shah, M.D.
There's plenty of scientific evidence that proves regular exercise (30 minutes, five times per week) — and running in particular — has huge health benefits. Here are the top 7 benefits of running, courtesy of Dr. Shah.
By Scott M. Barbone M.S., A.T.
During the Summer Olympics in Brazil, many of us will watch these seemingly superhuman athletic feats and wonder, “How do they do it?” Can the rest of us really live like an Olympic athlete?
By Ben Burkam, M.D.
If you have kids active in sports, July is the perfect time to make sure all their paperwork is in order so they can get back on the field, court or mat. The Summa Health Orthopedic Institute offers a number of services for student athletes from sports physicals to pre-season baseline testing for concussions.
By Nick Ferguson, A.T.
Knowing what foods to eat before you or your family participate in exercise can be confusing. Nick Ferguson, Athletic Trainer, shares his tips for choosing the right snacks to keep you feeling healthy and powering through your workouts.
By Maria Stadelman
Our bodies have many muscle fibers and connective tissues that need to be activated and stimulated before exercise or activity. Warming up with dynamic stretches helps our bodies prepare for work.
By Nilesh Shah, M.D.
Summer is a popular time for all sorts of races, from a 5K to a full marathon. While running in the summer heat, it's important to stay hydrated. Here are some recommendations promoted by the American College of Sports Medicine.
