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As a board-certified otolaryngologist, Ronald Deskin, M.D., specializes in treating children and teenagers with disorders of the ear, nose and throat. Dr. Deskin joined CHI St. Joseph Health ENT Associates a year ago, after a decade in academic medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. A graduate of the UT Medical Branch at Galveston, he completed his pediatric fellowship at Harvard's Boston Children's Hospital and spent 20 years in private practice in Austin. "I was inspired to go to medical school just out of college, by an otolaryngologist who was a mentor," Dr. Deskin said. Meet Dr. Deskin "I received a bachelor's degree in chemistry from UT-Austin, so I changed my direction from chemistry to medicine. As a physician, my focus has always has been to treat my patients as I would want my family to be treated—with care, accuracy and attentiveness." Dr. Deskin practices at CHI St. Joseph Health ENT Associates in College Station. For an appointment, call 979-680-8808. RONALD DESKIN, M.D. The thought of running 13.1 miles may seem intimidating, but the right preparation and training can carry you through race day and beyond. Ready to get started? Keep these four tips in mind: 1. Start strong. Vet your training plan with your physician and treat yourself to a new pair of running shoes before your first run to help prevent injuries and illnesses that can derail your training. 2. Allow at least 10 weeks to train. Runners should increase their mileage by no more than 10 percent every week, according to the American College of Sports Medicine. Build up your mileage gradually until you're logging 12 miles during your weekly long-distance training runs. 3. Mix it up. Vary your routes to prevent boredom. On your off days, perform rejuvenating activities like yoga that improve your flexibility. 4. Get the right fuel. While you're training for your half marathon, the American Council on Exercise recommends getting 55 to 65 percent of your daily calories from high-quality carbohydrate sources, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Prior to your long-distance workouts, fuel up with small meals that offer a combination of protein and carbs. From Bucket List to Reality Put Your Training to the Test CHI St. Joseph Health is the presenting sponsor of the third-annual Republic of Texas Run Half Marathon. The event celebrates our state's independence. What: 1/2 marathon, 1/4 marathon and 5k race, with awards for top racers, after-party with food and drinks When: Sunday, February 25, 2018 at 6:30 a.m. Where: George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, 1000 George Bush Drive West in College Station. Sign up at RepublicOfTexasRun.com. 15 CHIStJoseph.org /// CHI ST. JOSEPH HEALTH