Just a quick email to wish everyone a Happy Thankgiving and a
couple of quick tips as the mileage continues to build up and race
day draws nearer.

1) One of the biggest causes of sports injuries that I see is due
to "under-recovery" - usually because runners are trying to fit in
their runs within a busy holiday schedule of family, friends and
sometimes even work committments. Be sure to plan for recovery and
allow your body to adapt to the additional stresses that the
holiday season places on it. 

2) Keep a regular diet. Seems like wishful thinking with
Thanksgiving tomorrow and the holiday party season already
starting. Try eating before you go to the parties and focus on
either drinking water to keep you full or snacking on the veggie
platter (without the dip). You'll feel better on the next run.

3) Stay healthy! Even though it looks like the worse of the H1N1
influenza outbreak is behind us, we're just entering the regular
flu season. Be sure to get plenty of rest, limit your alcohol
intake at the holiday parties and keep washing those hands!

-Doc John

John Martinez, M.D.
Medical Director, Carlsbad Marathon

P.S.
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runners and endurance athletes on your shopping list, check out the
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their Lower Body Kits.

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Right now they are offering free shipping on most items (except for
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