Her Sunday, March 3, 2024 the Patras International Half Marathon organizes an open discussion on “Running and health: Tips for regular and new runners». The event will take place at My Way Hotel & Events starting at 18:00.
THE target of the event is to share information regarding health and wellness through running, covering topics such as training planning, nutrition, psychology, medical support and more.
Specifically among others the following will be discussed:
- Pre-competition inspection
- Cardiovascular health and the role of physical activity
- Training programming
- Training before the match
- Role of nutrition in sports performance
- Recommended eating habits
- Key points of the training season
- Most common running injuries, prevention and treatment
- Practical coaching tips
- Managing the training routine
- Management of pre-competition anxiety
They will participate in the discussion specialized professionals and experienced athletes who will share their knowledge and answer questions.
Specifically, the following will participate in the discussion (listed alphabetically):
- Dimitris Theodorakakos, champion of Greece in the Authentic Marathon and world cup winner in mountain running. Graduated Classical Sports coach
- Dimitris Thodoridiscoordinator of the Medium-Long Distance Sector of the SEGAS Federation
- Irini BabaroutsisPhD clinical dietitian, sports nutritionist, doctor of Harokopio University of Athens, scientific manager of the “Thermida” Dietetic office, nutritionist of the National Athletics Team, scientific associate of the European Handball Federation
- Theodoros Betsosphysical therapist – orthopedic therapist with manipulations – medical training therapist
- Sophia RigaGreek Champion in the Classic Marathon, participant in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
- Dr. Georgios StavroulakisMD, PhD, FESC, cardiologist, PhD, University of Athens (specialization in Sports Cardiology)
Through video we will also follow the recommendations of:
- Pyrrou DimaOlympian, Weightlifter
- Dan Benardot, professor of Practice in the Center for the Study of Human Health at Emory University
Coordinator of the discussion will be the Nikos Poliastechnical director of the Patras International Half Marathon and multiple winner in the Panhellenic Marathon Championship.
The main sponsor of the conference is Trigas Chronic Hemodialysis Unit Nephros MON AEsupporter of My Way Hotel & Events.
The invitation is open to all our runners and interested parties who want to learn regarding the benefits of running and hear experiences from experts in the field.
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