Prevea Pints & Pointers
Prevea Pints & Pointers is a free series with expert speakers offering tips and answering questions about running and preparing for the marathon.
Wednesday, January 16
First Timer's Session
Titletown Brewing Co.
200 Dousman St., Green Bay
7 to 8 p.m.
Are you running your first full or half marathon this spring? Larry Lueck, First Timer Director for Cellcom Green Bay Marathon, and Ross McDowell, owner of Run Away Shoes, will address common "first timer" questions–whether it's about training, clothing, shoes, the event itself or life in general.
Wednesday, February 6
Running Mechanics and Setting Appropriate Goals
Titletown Brewing Co.
200 Dousman St., Green Bay
7 to 8 p.m.
Jim Aniol, President of the Green Bay Running Club and RRCA certified running coach, will discuss ways to improve your running mechanics and times to assist you in your race goals.
Wednesday, March 6
Nutrition for Runners
Titletown Brewing Co.
200 Dousman St., Green Bay
7 to 8 p.m.
Prevea Health Nutritionist and Boston Marathon runner Deb Guenterberg will share with you how to stay fueled during your marathon training. She will touch on what food you should be eating and avoiding during your training and the days leading up to the marathon, including how to train on a gluten-free or vegetarian diet.
Wednesday, April 3
Advanced Treatment for Runners
Cellcom Green Bay Marathon Medical Director and Prevea Primary Care Sports Medicine physician Dr. Jeremy Metzler will discuss new treatment options for runners such as Musculoskeletal Ultrasound imaging, PRP treatment, Kinesio taping and more to help keep you on your feet through training season and race day.
Wednesday, May 1
You Have to Believe
Titletown Brewing Co.
200 Dousman St., Green Bay
7 to 8 p.m.
Do you believe in yourself? You put in the physical training for the past four months and now your mental training comes into play. Jeff Stumbras, Prevea Behavioral Care Therapist and fellow marathoner, will help you believe in yourself - you will finish the marathon. Everyone has the ability to physically train and now the true test is in your mind. Jeff will share his advice on being prepared, confident and strong for marathon day.
Event details subject to change.