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RT @upmcnews: When 26.2 is a heart-stopper: ow.ly/aTJQc via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette @Pittsburgh PG 11:28 AM May 17th via HootSuite
Nutrition expert Leslie Bonci shares thoughts with @KDKA about, well, cool foods to consume to offset "hot flashes." ow.ly/aYSj3 11:22 AM May 17th via HootSuite
Dr. Vonda Wright discusses her research and @ experience with masters/senior athletes in @NYTimes blog by Gina Kolata: well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/14/can… 7:03 PM May 15th via Twitter for iPad
@edawg78 You're very welcome! 12:23 PM May 6th via HootSuite in reply to edawg78
Congrats to all who participated in today's @PGHMarathon events! Check out our recovery tips: ow.ly/1LMeMi 12:19 PM May 6th via HootSuite
These numbers are expected, based on the weather conditons and record number of runners. 11:03 AM May 6th via txt
At this time, we have treated at least 134 along the course & 234 at the finish line. We have transported at least 60. 11:00 AM May 6th via txt
Though the sun is hot and temps are mild, the medical team is seeing a variety of issues -- not just heat illnesses. 10:57 AM May 6th via txt
UPMCHealthPlan Half Marathon: Paula Taggart - FINISH in 2:34:11. Pace: 11:46. At 10:25:09. Brought to you by Verizon 7:25 AM May 6th via Xact Results Retweeted by UPMCSportsMed
We also have transported at least 39 people to area hospitals. 9:26 AM May 6th via txt
We have now seen about 130 runners total in the finish line medical tent. 9:14 AM May 6th via txt
@PghMarathon at red flag: ow.ly/i/BEL1. Hot sun a factor for the heat-related conditions we're treating. 8:30 AM May 6th via txt
@ctnhd @PGHMarathon Yes, this is a universal flag system. ow.ly/i/BEL1 8:26 AM May 6th via HootSuite in reply to ctnhd
We have treated nearly 100 runners in the finish line medical tent & about 30 total have been transported. 8:10 AM May 6th via txt
We are now treating many runners, and more than 15 have been transported to area hospitals from along the race course and finish line. 7:42 AM May 6th via HootSuite
The @PGHMarathon race is now at a yellow flag due to increased temperatures. ow.ly/i/BEL1 7:35 AM May 6th via HootSuite
PGHMarathon RT @upnrunningpa: Proud to see so many people to cheer on runners at the @PGHMarathon #runnerofsteel #unrmarathoner twitpic.com/9i2b7u 6:32 AM May 6th via HootSuite Retweeted by UPMCSportsMed
Yes! RT @UpNRunningPA: @UPMCSportsMed @PGHMarathon knock on wood! 6:32 AM May 6th via HootSuite
The @PGHMarathon medical team has seen 4 runners so far at the finish line. Still pretty quiet in the medical tent. ow.ly/i/BOjw 6:15 AM May 6th via HootSuite
The @PghMarathon medical team is prepared with enough supplies to take care of any injured runners. Pic: ow.ly/i/BOcF 5:39 AM May 6th via HootSuite

Name UPMC Sports Medicine
Location Pittsburgh, PA (South Side)
Web http://www.upmcsp...
Bio As the official sports medicine provider for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Penguins, we care for athletes and active people of all levels.