MedStar Running Education Series

Running the Baltimore Running Festival, Marine Corps or another fall race? Be fully informed before and on race day with four exclusive educational seminars on proper training techniques, injury prevention, health and nutrition, and race recovery! Medical experts from MedStar Sports Medicine will answer all your questions and help to ensure you are your healthiest for the big race.

Plus, join us for all 4 events and be entered to win a FREE entry to the 2018 Under Armour B3 Distance Series presented by KELLY!

Dates & Topics

Dynamic Warm-up, Strengthening and Flexibility for Runners

Tuesday, July 18th at 6:30pm

Location: Charm City Run at McHenry Row, 1713 Whetstone Way, Baltimore, MD 21230

This will be an interactive session during the first weeknight run for CCR’s Fall Half Marathon training group. Come out and try running with the group while learning from MedStar’s expert physical therapy running specialists.

Injuries:  When to see a doctor and innovative treatments that allow you to train

Wednesday, August 30th at 6:30pm

Location:  MedStar Health at Federal Hill, 1420 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD 21230 (Physical Therapy Clinic on 2nd Floor). Free convenient parking is available behind the building.

Speakers: Dr. Jason Pothast, Sports Medicine Physician, and physical therapists Mike Zarro and Melissa Lion.

Nutrition and Hydration for Training and Races

Wednesday, September 13th at 6:30pm

Location:  MedStar Health at Timonium, 2118 Greenspring Drive, Timonium MD 21093 (Main conference room)

Speaker: Robin Spence, Registered Dietician

Raceday Tactics and Recovery

Wednesday, October 11th at 6:30pm

Location:  Charm City Run at Fells Point, 1500 Thames Street, Baltimore, MD 21231

Run: Led by Michael Wardian, professional marathon and ultra marathon runner

Speaker: Becca Huesman, Sports Medicine Physical Therapist

REGISTER ONLINE

This monthly educational series is free, but we do ask that you register below: