We are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience. To do so, we are actively working with consultants to update the website by increasing its accessibility and usability by persons who use assistive technologies
such as automated tools, keyboard-only navigation, and screen readers.
We are working to have the website conform to the relevant standards of the Section 508 Web Accessibility Standards developed by the United States Access Board, as
well as the World Wide Web Consortium's (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1. These standards and guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities. We believe that conformance with these standards and
guidelines will help make the website more user friendly for all people.
Our efforts are ongoing. While we strive to have the website adhere to these guidelines and standards, it is not always possible to do so in all areas of the website.
If, at any time, you have specific questions or concerns about the accessibility of any particular webpage, please contact WebsiteAccess@tenethealth.com so that we may be of assistance.
Completing a 5k can be daunting experience if you haven’t jogged in a long time, or at all. Whether you are dusting off some old running shoes or deciding to try running for the first time, here is the Real Beginner’s Couch to 5k.
Some tips before you start:
Make sure you warm up. Warm ups are important for increasing blood flow through your muscles, joints, and ligaments. This helps increase the tissue flexibility and can help reduce injuries.
Stay hydrated. Make sure you start drinking plenty of water before, after, and during your workouts. Staying hydrated on your rest days is also important to help keep your musculoskeletal system prepped for the next run!
Shoe wear is important. Running is a high impact activity. Make sure you wear supportive shoes that provide plenty of cushion to avoid excessive stress through the feet, knees, hips, and low back.
Listen to your body. Slight discomfort at the beginning of your program is normal, but should not last the entire length of your workout or linger afterwards. If you are noticing achiness or pain lasting that long, contact Healthlink physical
therapy and we can help you fight off the pain while maintaining your running routine.
Have fun! At the end of the day, this program is meant to help you get started. If you don’t follow the plan exactly, need more rest between runs, or need more time before you progress your running time IT IS OKAY!
Make sure you are cleared by your primary care physician before participating in any new exercise routine.
