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7 Tips to Transition Back to Outdoor Running
By Connie Kulczycki on April 2, 2019 By Athletico Physical Therapy, Guest Blog Writer As the weather starts to warm up, you might be itching to get back outdoors for a run. Outdoor workouts offer both physical and psychological benefits, such as helping with.. Read More
The Importance of Warm-Up and Cool-Down
By Connie Kulczycki on March 25, 2019 By Olivia Martin, Guest Blog Writer When training for any race, it is important to train like you want to race. Being race ready includes having a comprehensive warm-up and cool-down. Sandwiching your race in between a.. Read More
Race Day Eats: How Whole Grains Can Help Push Your Across the Finish Line
By Connie Kulczycki on March 18, 2019 By Jeff Sorenson, Guest Blog Writer Training for a marathon is no easy feat. For most of us, it takes months of training, adopting a healthier diet, and experimenting with what foods work best for us individually.. Read More
Runners to the Rescue
By Connie Kulczycki on March 12, 2019 By Jen Wilson, Guest Blog Writer I love to run, but I’ll never run a marathon. I know this about myself and I’m okay with it. Because I run, I have the utmost respect for anybody else.. Read More
The Power of the Back of the Pack
By Connie Kulczycki on March 4, 2019 By Jeff Matlow, Guest Blog Writer I remember the first organized race I ever competed in. It was the Minute Man 10K in Westport, Connecticut. I was all of about 11 years old, and this was the.. Read More
5 Ways to Stop Knee Pain in Runners
By Connie Kulczycki on February 25, 2019 By Athletico Physical Therapy, Guest Blog Writer When knee pain occurs, one of the treatment options is physical therapy. Physical therapists are trained to examine, diagnose, and treat knee pain to help patients return to the activities.. Read More
Training During Illinois Winters: Part 2
By Connie Kulczycki on February 18, 2019 By Craig Virgin, Guest Blog Writer Last week I discussed creative solutions to adapt your running training outside during the cold wintery months here in the Midwest. It can still be done on most days. However, there.. Read More
Training During Illinois Winters: Part 1
By Connie Kulczycki on February 12, 2019 By Craig Virgin, Guest Blog Writer In my nearly 50 years of distance running (more like a jog/hobble/walk nowadays!) I learned early on that my training progress and race performances had as much to do with the weather.. Read More
