 
All runners from the novice to the professional face a myriad of potential training-related injuries. They can be prevented, though, with proper education, correct shoe fit, proper form and regular exercise.
Access to expert medical and training professionals, however, can be costly. So NRH Regional Rehab has teamed up with the Georgetown Running Company, The Sports Club/LA and MedStar SportsHealth to present a series of quick, free and informative lectures designed to help you better understand your body and prevent training-related injuries. And best of all,
they're free!
Register today to learn more about your body and training, meet fellow runners and pick up some great free gifts, including tech-shirts provided by the Running Company. You might even be the lucky winner of a new pair of quality running shoes!
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Event Locations
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The Sports Club/LA
1170 22nd St NW
Washington, DC
(202) 974-6600
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Georgetown Running Company
4461 Willard Ave
Chevy Chase, MD
(301)215-6355
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For additional questions and information, please call (202) 466-0784
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Week 1 - Wednesday, March 12, 6-7 pm.
Location: Georgetown Running Company @ Chevy Chase · directions
Common Foot Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Erica Schwartz, DPM - D.C. Foot and Ankle |
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Week 2 - Wednesday, March 19, 6-7 pm.
Location: The Sports Club/L.A., Washington DC · directions
Overtraining: Warning Signs for Common Foot Injuries
Lee Firestone, DPM - D.C. Foot and Ankle |
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Week 3 - Tuesday, March 25, 6-7 pm.
Location: Georgetown Running Company @ Chevy Chase · directions
Overuse Injuries - Part I: Shin Splints, Stress Fractures, and Other Lower Leg Problems Facing the Endurance Athlete
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Clarke Holmes, MD - Director of Sports Medicine, Georgetown University |
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Week 4 - Monday, March 31, 6-7 pm.
Location: The Sports Club/L.A., Washington DC · directions
Overuse Injuries - Part II: Tendonitis and Bursitis — Commonly Affected Areas and Prevention Tips
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Clarke Holmes, MD - Director of Sports Medicine, Georgetown University |
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Week 5 - Wednesday, April 9, 6-7 pm.
Location: The Sports Club/L.A., Washington DC· directions
Patellofemoral Syndrome And Other Running Associated Knee Pains
Francis
McGuigan, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon and Associate Professor Georgetown University
Hospital, Foot and Ankle Center |
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Week 6 -Tuesday, April 15, 6-7 pm.
Location: The Sports Club/L.A., Washington DC· directions
Strength, Stability and Flexibility For The Runner — An Interactive Lecture
Paul H. Wang, DPT - Program Manager, Foot and Ankle Services, NRH Regional Rehab Network and Team Physical Therapist, Georgetown University Track and Cross Country Teams |
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Week 7 - Thursday, April 24, 6-7 pm.
Location: Georgetown Running Company @ Chevy Chase · directions
Staying Fit to Run: A Running Mechanics Lecture and Workshop
NRH Regional Rehab Network Physical Therapy Team
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