Are you training for a marathon? Thinking about it, but not sure what it would entail? This is the event for you!
On Thursday, June 27th, TSAOG will be offering a FREE Marathon Training Seminar for anyone interested in learning more about marathon training.
- Dr. Frank Garcia, who has run 2 marathons himself, will give an overview of marathon training and discuss common lower extremity running injuries and how to avoid them.
- Luis Perez, PA-C, who has run 3 marathons and 2 iron mans, will cover the effects of nutrition on training and recovery, review the physiological effects of training, and discuss the psychology of marathon training.
- Cheryl Obregon, PT, FAAOMPT, who has run 4 marathons, will discuss considering a half marathon vs a full marathon for your first race, interval training scheduling, proper footwear, the best crosstraining exercises, and proper warm up and cool down techniques.
- Q&A Session will follow the seminar to answer any of your burning questions.
The seminar will run from 5:30-7:00pm in the Hinchey Conference Center of the Orthopaedic Institute. Admission is FREE, but we do ask that you please RSVP to [email protected] if you plan to attend.
Offering learning opportunities for our patients to increase their knowledge and accomplish their goals is one more way TSAOG makes your health our mission.
