Boost Performance for Anchorage RunFest: Sports Chiropractic Tips for Runners

As runners across AK gear up for the Anchorage Runfest, it’s the perfect time to think beyond your training plan and consider how to optimize your performance—and your recovery. Whether you’re running the full marathon, half, 5K, or cheering from the sidelines, your body works hard. At Bilan Chiropractic, we’re here to help you prepare for race day with the tools and support your body needs to perform at its best.

Why Chiropractic Care Belongs in Your Training Plan

Training for a race requires consistent movement, endurance, and mobility. But repetitive running—especially on pavement—can lead to joint imbalances, spinal misalignments, and muscle tension that gradually reduce efficiency. Chiropractic care helps:

• Improve posture and alignment to reduce unnecessary strain while running
• Enhance mobility and flexibility in key joints like hips, knees, and ankles
• Correct imbalances that may lead to injury or slow you down
• Boost neuromuscular coordination, which can improve your stride and overall mechanics

A finely tuned nervous system helps your body work more efficiently—which is critical when you’re pushing yourself toward a new personal best.

Post-Race Recovery: Don’t Skip It! After you cross the finish line, your body deserves just as much care as it did during your training. That’s where massage therapy and cryotherapy come in.

• Massage therapy eases muscle tension, flushes out metabolic waste, and increases circulation to help speed up recovery and reduce soreness.
• Cryotherapy (cold therapy) helps reduce inflammation, decrease swelling, and promote muscle healing—especially helpful after a long run.

Together, they’re a powerful one-two punch to help you bounce back faster and feel better post-race.