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Spreading Christmas Cheer, One Run at a Time…

I wish I could take credit for the start of this, but two years ago I was invited to a challenge on DailyMile (sort of a Facebook for endurance athletes of all abilities). One of the members on the site, … Continue reading

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An Athletic Trainer’s Tip: Every Body Needs to be Good to the Core

Ever notice that when you are sick and either coughing a lot or throwing up a lot that eventually your stomach muscles get very, very sore? And everything you do hurts those stomach muscles? How about your back? Ever hurt … Continue reading

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Training in a Bahamian Paradise

After struggling through November (2009) with a foot injury the beginning of December (2009) was spent rebuilding a base and returning to pre-injury status. By the end of the month I’d pretty returned to normal and I was ready to … Continue reading

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Athletic Trainers Never Give Up On Safety

Athletic trainers are sports medicine professionals. They are trained to prevent injuries. They are highly trained and regularly practice to take care of medical emergencies. They are highly trained concussion professionals. They also rehabilitate athletic injuries and help get athletes … Continue reading

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Athletic Trainers Are Highly Trained Concussion Professionals

Part of the education that an athletic trainer receives before they get their certification is in recognizing, treating and managing concussions. After graduating and passing the certification exam athletic trainers continue to learn about concussions throughout their entire career. They … Continue reading

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Athletic Trainers are NOT Trainers

Athletic trainers are NOT trainers. Athletic trainers and trainers are two different professions. I’m not trying to knock or belittle trainers, I have a number of friends that are trainers and I think they do great work and are well … Continue reading

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Athletic Trainers Help Prevent Injuries

The first and best way to handle injury is to prevent it. Athletic trainers are knowledgeable in screening and evaluating people for muscle weaknesses and imbalances, flexibility issues, posture and other problems that may predispose a person to injure. It … Continue reading

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National Athletic Training Month 2013: Every Body Needs an Athletic Trainer

March is National Athletic Training Month, and this year’s theme is “Every Body Needs an Athletic Trainer”. Why every body? Because athletic trainers help more than just athletes. Athletic trainers can be found in the military, in industy, in hospitals … Continue reading

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Huff 50k 2012: Back in the Snow, My Return…

I’ve always been in love with endurance events and it takes almost nothing to get me to do them. I say almost nothing, because often I think about doing a race/distance, but don’t pull the trigger until given a nudge. … Continue reading

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Protecting the Safety of Our Youth

Every year the number of youth athletes increases, as do the number of injuries sustained by them. We are steadily learning more and more about the risks and dangers involved in concussions. Every year we learn of heart related deaths … Continue reading

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