Patricia L. Isaacs, M.D., and Robin G. Curry, M.D., have been living out that saying for roughly a decade. Dr. Isaacs is a primary care physician with Norton Community Medical Associates, while Dr. Curry is an orthopedic sports medicine specialist with Norton Orthopedic Institute and Norton Sports Health. She also serves as the medical co-director…
It’s a beautiful April morning at Broad Run Park. It’s 75 degrees, there’s not a cloud in the sky, and the spring breeze is blowing ever so calmly. While children are on the playground and the groundskeepers are cutting the grass, Anne Laun, 69, and John Laun, 72, are lacing up their sneakers. They’re preparing…
We have some great tips on how to prepare for a long run as race day for the GE Appliances Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon/Marathon approaches. Trust your training: You have been training for weeks or even months, so trust that this pivotal longest training run will feel great and come naturally. Expect the unexpected: Your…
If 2023 is your year to run the GE Appliances Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon/Marathon, read on! The keys to running a successful marathon or miniMarathon are planning and pacing. The Norton Sports Health training program builds on mileage throughout the weeks leading up to the April 29 races. You’ll have a planned schedule and learn…
When was the last time you ran on a track? Maybe high school? Maybe never? Track running can be helpful if you are training for a half of full marathon. It helps build endurance, speed, pacing and stride. Track work is the newest addition to the Norton Sports Health training program for the Kentucky Derby…
If you are getting back into running after a hiatus during the pandemic, getting to the starting line after a long pause may seem challenging. Here are some ways to get back into the habit. It’s important to acknowledge that many of us have been unable to stay active during the COVID-19 pandemic for a…
If you are running the Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon or Marathon, a few weeks before the race is the time to start thinking about tapering. Part of most training plans, tapering gives your body time to rest, refuel and recover so you can be race ready. During tapering, mileage is reduced and rest days increased….
David Foy was moments from completing his first Kentucky Derby Festival Humana miniMarathon in April. He could see the finish line getting closer. Spectators were cheering. His goal of completing his first “mini” was in sight. But David, a 42-year-old father of three from Prospect, Kentucky, never finished the 13.1-mile run. Instead, he almost died…
Before we know it, runners will be pounding the pavement through the streets of Louisville for the annual Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon and marathon. Whether you’re considering participating for the first time or are a seasoned race veteran, now is the time to start thinking about training — and Norton Sports Health has you covered!…
Each year, scores of people make New Year’s resolutions to get healthier. If you are focused on getting healthier through fitness in 2019, consider completing a road race, such as a half-marathon. Norton Healthcare has a no-fail solution to this New Year’s resolution. Here’s how to get started: Pick a goal race. The Kentucky Derby…
Join the Norton Sports Health team The free 15-week training program offers tips, group runs and a good time where walkers and runners of all levels are welcome. Training begins on Jan. 10 at a kickoff event at the Kentucky Derby Museum. Sign up today Based on suggestions from past participants, the Norton Sports…
Have you ever walked into a store looking for a new pair of running shoes and felt confused by all the options? Do you choose the best looking? The cheapest? If you want the right shoe for your fitness needs, it is important to find a fit that is specific for your foot type. The…
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