Programs

OPTIMAL HYDRATION: Establishing a Hydration Plan for Marathoners
This educational brochure is designed to help runners and race personnel develop a hydration plan to avoid the pitfalls of dehydration and the potentially fatal condition of hyponatremia, or water intoxication. The document is based on research and observation from medical professionals of the AMAA and American Road Race Medical Society (ARRMS), who have provided care and performed studies at countless marathons. 

If you do not have Adobe Acrobat, click on the following link to download the necessary software to view the brochure:  Download Adobe Acrobat.

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Beat the Heat Educational Campaign
The American Medical Athletic Association has joined forces with the Gatorade Sports Science Institute to educate the public about avoiding heat illness.  Click on the titles below to view the program materials.  Beat the Heat materials are in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat, click on the following link to download the necessary software for free:  Download Adobe Acrobat.
     
        AMAA's Fluid Recommendations
       Doctor's Summer Warning:  Being "Used to the Heat" Is Not What You Think
       Beat the Heat:  AMAA Warns About Dangers of Heat Illness (Press Release)

For articles on exercising in the summer heat, view the American Running Association's Fitness Articles.

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The Running Shoe Database: Interactive Guide to Shoe Selection
Developed by AMAA Board Member and physical therapist, Bruce Wilk, our new interactive guide helps runners select appropriate shoes for their expected use and biomechanical structure.  Click here to use the program.

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Sports Medicine Professional Referral
The American Running Association (ARA) hosts a professional referral service made up of doctors, nutritionists, and other sports-oriented professionals who are members of the ARA and the American Medical Athletic Association (AMAA). To view this listing on the American Running Web site, click here.  To submit a request to be included in the referral, write to amaa@americanrunning.org. 

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Speakers Bureau
The Speakers Bureau is also hosted by the ARA and is made up of professionals
who will speak to community groups, clubs and organizations on a variety of health
and fitness topics. To submit a request to be included in the listing, write to amaa@americanrunning.org.  To request a listing for your area, complete the request form located on the American Running Web site.