Running season tips for safe training and gear choices
Lawrence runners are urged to ease into spring training for the Kansas Half Marathon on April 21. USA Track and Field coach Shannon Hodges and therapist Audrey Welch stress six to eight weeks of gradual buildup, hydration, postrun stretching, and proper shoes from a specialty store to prevent injuries like iliotibial band syndrome and shin splints, with rest and medical advice for persistent pain.
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Officials push bill to bar HIV quarantine in Legislature
Page 6A report outlines lawmakers proposing a bill that would prohibit quarantining individuals with HIV. Officials describe the measure as protecting civil rights while addressing public health concerns. Willow Domestic Violence Center offers workshops, page 6A.
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WellCommons health site tied to Lawrence Journal-World
WellCommons.com is an online health and wellness community affiliate of the Lawrence Journal-World, sponsored by Lawrence Memorial Hospital. It serves as a news and social site where users share personal health stories, post events, form groups, and exchange helpful information. The Journal-World will publish weekly highlights and excerpts from the site. Join WellCommons.com to participate in healthy discussions.
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