Better Strides

What you put into your body can have a big impact on your running performance. Nourish and fuel your body for the Cap10K with these food and nutrient tips from Kristin Jarnagin, MA, LAT, ATC, a certified athletic trainer at Baylor Scott & White Health. Kristin advises what to eat before and after a run, things you should know about supplements, and why staying hydrated during the race is so important.

Chinese medicine has a 1,000-year history that includes a variety of alternative health treatments such as acupuncture, massage and herbs. But how can this form of medicine help your running game? Tio Bustillo, DAcOM, LAc, a licensed acupuncturist at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Round Rock, talks about the benefits of Chinese medicine for running, what herbs can do for runners, and other integrative medicine practices that can prepare you for the Cap10k race. Dr. Bustillo also dives into the importance of yoga and why breathwork is so vital in running.

Don't think stretching is an important part of your training? Think again. Brandon Solemsaas, DC, a chiropractor at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Buda discusses the importance of stretching before and after a run and offers strength training tips that can help you become a stronger athlete.

Take the first steps towards running a 10k with these expert tips from Chris McClung, running coach at Rogue Running. Chris dispels running misconceptions, how to find a running community that's right for you and how to not let fear get in the way of achieving your goal.

You want to start running or training for a race but don't know where to begin. Dr. Thien Ngyuen, assistant director of clinic operations at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Austin (and fellow runner), offers tips on how to get started running, where to find running groups, and how to stay motivated during your training.

Pain in the knee, or runner's knee, is one of the most common complaints from runners. Albert Diaz, MD, a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Buda talks about how to avoid runner's knee and other common running injuries, as well as ways both novice and expert runners can run their best race.

How important are running shoes? Can anyone run barefoot? Andrew Bruyn, DPM, a podiatrist at Baylor Scott & White Clinic – Austin Oak Hill and an avid runner himself, answers the most common running questions, offers foot care advice for runners of all levels and how to prepare for the upcoming Cap10K in Austin, TX.