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6 Tried-and-True Tips for Running in the Cold

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6 Tried-and-True Tips for Running in the Cold

Well it finally happened. It got cold. After running in shorts and short sleeves for months, it’s finally time to break out the leggings and quarter zip jackets. It’s the holiday season, when it’s harder than ever to motivate yourself to climb out from under the warm, fleece blankets covering your bed and layer up to keep comfortable during a chilly, winter run. However, it can also be the time for glorious runs through the snow and neighborhoods lit up with decorations if you prepare yourself well for the conditions.

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Our Top Six Safety Tips for Running in the Dark

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Our Top Six Safety Tips for Running in the Dark

Runs during the fall and winter seasons require a little more planning that those effortless summer runs when you can simply roll out of bed and throw on shorts and a tank. If you are a year-round runner, you are bound to fall prey to some early morning or late evening runs in the dark. Make sure to follow these extra steps to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable run from the moment you take your first stride.

6 Essential Items to Pack in Your Gear-Check Bag

6 Essential Items to Pack in Your Gear-Check Bag

Congratulations! You just crossed the finish line of a long distance race. Maybe it's a 10K, half or full marathon or even an ultra marathon. You receive your medal and a water bottle from race volunteers as you try to remain in an upright position. Before you enjoy the post-race festivities, you'll want to collect your gear-check bag. Inside, there are a few items you will thank yourself for packing.

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Shopping the Baltimore Farmers' Market to fill the Healthy Runner's Plate

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Shopping the Baltimore Farmers' Market to fill the Healthy Runner's Plate

Spring is here and the roads are full of runners! If you’re logging serious miles this spring, it’s important to eat well to repair and restore your body, and to keep your immune system healthy.

One of my favorite places to shop for healthful food isn’t a store—it’s the farmers’ market. The produce there is freshly picked, containing more nutrients than produce that’s traveled across the country for days and days. I can talk to the farmer who grew it and ask for tips on storing and preparing it. Plus much like when I shop at Charm City Run, when I by directly from local producers, my dollars are going directly to the local economy.

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Getting ready for the 5K with Dr. Kovacs from Medstar

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Our friend Dr. Kovacs from Medstar Health discusses what you need to know to be prepared and stay healthy during next weekends 5K!

Nagging medical issue? Dr. Kovacs is taking over the Charm City Run Twitter to answer your questions next Tuesday, March 8th from 12-1pm! Follow us, then ask away! Medstar will also be hosting a free injury clinic at all Charm City Run stores on Saturday, March 19th. Click here to register.

About Dr. Kovacs

Dr. Kovacs is a primary care physician board certified in family medicine, and fellowship trained in sports medicine. He practices at the Arnold Palmer Sports Health Center at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, where he sees patients from childhood through adulthood for non-operative orthopaedic and sport- related issues. Dr. Kovacs is also Team Physician for Towson University Football.

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Our debut on "From The Ground Up"

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Our good friend Dr. Blake Kalkstein, DC, MS, CCSP, ART, TPI, FMS, SFMA Board Certified Sports Chiropractic Physician with Adolph & Kalkstein Chiropractic, Team Chiropractors for the Baltimore Orioles, recently started "From The Ground Up" a weekly video blog focused on running. We were thrilled when he asked us to come talk about the importance of finding the right shoe and our fitting process.  Check out the video below, then head over to their You Tube Channel to see other informational videos!

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