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The Ultimate Running Checklist

Even the most thorough training program can come unglued if you’re not prepared for the realities of race day. This is particularly true if you’re just beginning your running career and have been training for your first actual race or event. Adrenaline is flowing, nervous butterflies are dancing around in your belly, and things can be forgotten or overlooked amid the excited tension. This is why an important element of race preparation is checking items off a pre-race list to make sure you haven’t made any costly mistakes or oversights.

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Exercise has been shown to improve brain function

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As physical therapists, we want to see you active and independent. One of the best ways to accomplish those goals is through exercise. Exercise can improve your sleep, strengthen bones, bolster your immune system, control weight, decrease falling risks, decrease anxiety, improve your stamina, improve digestion… and the list goes on. But, none more compelling is what exercise does for the mind. In fact, John J. Ratey, MD, a Harvard psychiatrist claims, “Exercise is for the brain, not the body.”

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