Sports medicine doctor and endurance runner, Marc Kowalsky, MD., will cover the essentials for distance runners to stay healthy and strong. You’ll learn about the importance of proper fitting footwear, common training mistakes that can lead to injury and treatment strategies that can help serious runners make it across the finish line. Dr. Kowalsky will detail the specific nutritional requirements and sleep and hydration needs of endurance runners. There will be plenty of time for questions.
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Christopher S. Sahler, MD of ONS is an interventional physiatrists specializing in sports medicine. His focus is non-operative treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, restoring proper function, reducing pain and promoting active lifestyles.
“Each year 50,000 people participate in the NYC marathon. If you are in that group and completed the race this past weekend, congratulations! It is an exciting accomplishment that you will remember for the rest of your life.
Now that the race is over, there are a few key points to remember that will help to maximize your recovery and minimize pain. Many athletes experience worsening soreness over the following days after the race. This is known as delayed onset muscle soreness and typically is most painful 48-72 hours later. After the race, your body is in a depleted state so it is important to take in plenty of water and healthy food. A combination of complex carbohydrates and protein help the muscles to repair themselves and re-build their energy stores. It is also recommended that you perform light, short duration activities such as walking, gentle jogging, biking, swimming etc. This helps to increase blood flow to the muscles and tissues that need the nutrients the most and helps to wash away the built up metabolic byproducts such as lactic acid. Gentle stretching and soaking in a warm bath may also help loosen up the muscles. Depending on your previous activity level, it is important to give your body time off before re-starting any intense exercise routines. Most runners should take at least one month off.
l learn about the importance of proper fitting footwear, common training mistakes that can lead to injury and treatment strategies that can help serious runners make it across the finish line. Dr. Kowalsky will detail the specific nutritional requirements and sleep and hydration needs of endurance runners. There will be plenty of time for questions.
