Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital presents:

Running Fundamentals

Saturday, March 2, 2013 - 9:00 am

Whether you are an experienced runner, a marathoner, run a few times a week, or want to start running, this clinic is for you. Join Marianjoy running experts for this FREE clinic to learn the fundamentals of running.

This clinic will focus on:

• Choosing the proper running equipment and clothing
• Types of running shoes and determining a proper fit
• Establishing a training program to increase stamina and distance
• The benefits of cross-training
• Understanding proper hydration and nutrition while training as well as before, during and after a race
• Common running injuries, responding to an injury, and when it's safe to return to running

Presenters include:

• Dr. Megan Parkes, Marianjoy Physician certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation
• Kelly Conrad, DPT, Marianjoy Physical Therapist and Experienced Marathoner
• Natalie Look, DPT, Marianjoy Physical Therapist and Experienced Marathoner

Register online

Visit www.Marianjoy.org or call the Community Wellness Hotline at 630-909-7102.

Training and Nutrition Advice

The Importance of Cross Training

The benefits of cross training are numerous - improved cardiovascular health, building endurance and muscle strength, and decreased risk of running injuries. Mixing in 2-3 cross training activities each week will provide tired muscles and joints a much needed break.

Cross-training exercises include

• Yoga
• Swimming
• Biking/Cycling
• Walking
• Rowing
• Ellipitcal Training

While you may find yourself with a minor injury, you can still perform many cross-training exercises while recovering. However, if you do find yourself injured, seek professional medical advice to ensure an accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.

You can run for Marianjoy and help raise needed funds for patient care. Join or follow Marianjoy Therapists at the following races:

Sports Injury? We Get Athletes Back in Action

Distinctively different, Marianjoy Outpatient Services offers advanced rehabilitation by licensed and certified therapists. We offer one-on-one therapy with customized treatment plans designed by our expert clinicians.

Call 630-909-7150 or visit www.marianjoy.org/Outpatient to learn more.