Relieving pain for long-distance runners

Relieving pain for long-distance runners

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 42 and training for my first marathon. During my longer runs I have pretty significant…

Getting Ready for Marathon Health

Getting Ready for Marathon Health

With the Chicago Marathon just two days away, the approximately 45,000 participants are as likely ready for the 26-mile run…

Step-By-Step: Emily Randazzo’s Chicago Marathon Training Diary Part VI

Step-By-Step: Emily Randazzo’s Chicago Marathon Training Diary Part VI

Recap Over the last several weeks, we have been following 26-year-old Emily Randazzo as she trained for her first marathon.…

Step-by-Step: Emily Randazzo’s Chicago Marathon Training Diary Part V

Step-by-Step: Emily Randazzo’s Chicago Marathon Training Diary Part V

The Final Push The last few weeks have proved mighty busy (and a little painful) for Emily. Two weeks ago,…

Step-by-Step: Emily Randazzo’s Chicago Marathon Training Diary  Part IV

Step-by-Step: Emily Randazzo’s Chicago Marathon Training Diary Part IV

Finding Serenity With only a few weeks left before the race on Oct. 9, Emily ran her first 20-miler over…

Step-by-Step: Emily Randazzo’s Chicago Marathon Training Diary Part III

Step-by-Step: Emily Randazzo’s Chicago Marathon Training Diary Part III

Training Nutrition Last week, Emily was nervous about training while away in Kansas City, Kan., for her mother’s birthday. She…

Step-by-Step: Emily Randazzo’s Chicago Marathon Training Diary Part II

Step-by-Step: Emily Randazzo’s Chicago Marathon Training Diary Part II

Part II – Going the Distance The last time we checked in with Emily, she was recovering from a difficult…

Step-by-Step: Emily Randazzo’s Chicago Marathon Training Diary

Step-by-Step: Emily Randazzo’s Chicago Marathon Training Diary

Welcome to our new “Step-by-Step” column. Every two weeks, we will check in with 26-year-old Emily Randazzo, a consultant and…