by Gretty Hollister | Jul 11, 2025 | Blog, Never Miss A Mile, Sports Medicine Featured Insights
Long-distance running builds endurance, discipline, and strength, but even the most well-planned training plan can go off track if your body isn’t recovering properly. For runners training toward a marathon, overtraining and burnout are real risks and recognizing them...
by Gretty Hollister | Jul 17, 2025 | Blog, Never Miss A Mile
As race day approaches, many runners focus on mileage, pace, and nutrition. But one decision can make or break your marathon experience: your shoes. Wearing the right pair of running shoes doesn’t just enhance performance—it helps prevent injury, reduces fatigue, and...
by Gretty Hollister | Aug 14, 2025 | Blog, Never Miss A Mile
You’ve done the hard work—long runs, hill workouts, tempo miles. Now, as race day approaches, it’s time to do something that feels a little counterintuitive: pull back. Tapering is the final, crucial phase of marathon training. And while it can be mentally challenging...
by Gretty Hollister | Aug 20, 2025 | Blog, Dr. Puskas Featured Insights, In The News
Fox 12 Good Day Living’s Stephanie Kralevich recently visited ROC’s Tualatin location to catch up with Brian Puskas, M.D. Dr. Puskas discusses his work in orthopedic sports medicine care, including the work it took to complete his dual fellowship, new technology in...
by Gretty Hollister | Aug 21, 2025 | Blog, Never Miss A Mile
You’ve done the training. You’ve logged the miles. But now, race day is getting close and the nerves are kicking in. Feeling anxious before a big event like the Portland Marathon is completely normal. In fact, it’s a sign that you care about the outcome. But...