while the race is this fall, many people will start training physical therapist and avid runner stacey mcconnell tells us how to prepare for a run or walk while " videos online he is an avid runner, having done multiple marathons, including boston, and has his own program underway to help runners, especially those interested in the flying pig. here is a link to the initiative we have with him currently: http: he can also be found on our facebook page as well: https: stacey encourages the runners that he works with to continue to challenge themselves with this vigorous activity, compare their running only with their own they perform. he appreciates how running allows him to eliminate a lot of stress, stay healthy, hopefully live longer and be a better employee, friend, brother, father and husband. top ten things a runner should do to avoid injury: 1. get shoes from a local running store. 2. join a running group such as "couch to 5k" or "sit to fit" 3. go online and copy a 5k training program and follow it day to day 4. start with lower miles and progress slowly 5. incorporate rest days into your