I vowed to never do this again but.. I’m running another Marathon!

I am going to run the Twin Cities Marathon this upcoming October.

Why? Because so many people are telling me not to. And I’m stubborn.

For every person telling me not to, there are 3.3 people telling me I should and cheering me on (I took a poll on Instagram so these numbers are accurate), so it’s not all negative reinforcement happening.

But why are people telling me that I shouldn’t run this marathon?! Or what are some common reasons people are against running? And why are their reasons all wrong?

Ready to Run! / Avoiding Common Spring Ramp-Up Injuries

Whether you’re training for a race or just eager to get back into the groove and enjoy the breeze in your hair - this is when many runners ramp up mileage. And also when a whole bunch of annoying injuries like Runner’s Knee / Pain, Plantar Fasciitis, Shin Splints, or Achilles Tendonitis start creeping in. But don’t worry, we’ve got your back (and your knees, and your shins)!

Ultra Running / Training and Programming

As you probably already know, the providers here at Minnesota Movement are passionate about helping you achieve your goals. Whether that’s getting over an ache or acute pain or planning for the long-term and looking into things like Gait Analysis - we’re here for our runners! But that doesn’t stop at just our recreational weekend runners, 5k aficionados, and marathoners. When it comes to the world of Ultra Marathons - our very own Dr. Mallory is the resident specialist. She recently completed the Superior 50 mile trail race which follows the Superior Hiking Trail from Finland to Lutsen and is eager to help you achieve your goals!

Adding another Sports Chiropractor to the Team - Meet Dr. Mallory Christopherson!

Dr. Mallory comes from an extensive Sports Chiropractic background with over 8 years in practice in the Twin Cities area. Dr. Mallory's approach to treatment fits in well here at Minnesota Movement. She is more than just a traditional chiropractor in the sense that she tailors treatment and rehab programming to each patient’s individual needs and limitations. Treatment will vary from patient to patient and may include spinal and extremity adjustments, soft tissue techniques, and functional rehabilitative exercises.

Running Warm-Up / Three Key Exercises to Get Ready!

“Does a Lion warm up before it chases down a Gazelle?!”

No, it doesn’t. But you’re not a Lion. You’re a middle aged corporate worker who just sat on their butt for the last 8-10 hours and now you’re going to do a complete 180 and go be an athlete.

Yeah, it’s a good idea to do a quick, targeted, warm up!

A good running warm up is always important to make sure that your body is primed for the workload you’ll be placing on it. Warm ups aren’t just stretching. They include actively prepping the muscles and tissues that will be worked according to the exercise you’re about to embark upon. For running, this should include exercises which get the feet, knees, glutes, and low back ready.

Got Tight Hamstrings?! What does that even mean?!

Have you ever experienced hamstring tightness? Whether it is after a run, sitting all day at work or school, or after a heavy day in the gym, we all have experienced some sort of hamstring tightness. But what if I told you it might not actually be hamstring tightness? What if I told you it could be your brain playing a trick on you, where you perceive hamstring tightness but the muscle tissue has no problem lengthening fully.

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Find out what makes Minnesota Movement Excelsior’s best Chiropractic Clinic

Minnesota Movement
Chiropractic & Wellness
Sport & Spine