Runners’ Education Series in August
Tidewater Physical Therapy and Tidewater Performance to Sponsor Runners’ Education Series in August with Point 2 Running Company
Calling all runners! Tidewater Physical Therapy and its Performance Centers, in conjunction with Point 2 Running Company, will host a free runners’ education series through August in Newport News.
Injury Prevention for Runners
Aug. 8
8 to 8:55 a.m.
Point 2 Running Company
120 Ottis Street, Newport News
Mike Satterley, PT, DPT, CIMT, CSCS, Tidewater Physical Therapy’s Sports Therapy Director in Newport News, will speak on injury prevention for runners – weight control, stability, mobility, foot strike patterns and running technique. Satterley will provide sample injury prevention exercises.
Nutrition for Runners
Aug. 15
8 to 8:55 a.m.
Point 2 Running Company
120 Ottis Street, Newport News
Nutritionist Caroline Fornshell, MS, RD, CPT will host an interactive presentation that addresses the nutritional considerations runners should make at all ages and all fitness levels. Pre and post workout meals will be discussed to maximize performance. Samples will be provided.
Sports Performance for Runners
Aug. 22
8 to 8:55 a.m.
Tidewater Performance Center
751 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News
Sports performance coach and personal trainer Ruth Middleton, CPT, CSCS, AFAA will teach runners new techniques and exercises to incorporate into a fitness and training regimen. Middleton will focus on how to achieve an active, dynamic warm up to prepare your body to run and demonstrate exercises to improve strength, mobility and stability to prevent injuries.
The three morning sessions are free and will include a light breakfast and coffee. Space is limited. Reserve your spot at www.RunPoint2.com/TPTISeries.
For more information, please contact Paula Lumsden, Marketing and Communications Coordinator, at plumsden@tpti.com or757.873.2302.
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