Vancouver Running Symposium

Expert Panel Debate:

Traditional Shoes vs. Minimalist Shoes: Where Science Meets the Road

January 26, 2012

Hotel Vancouver

Join us for an entertaining and educational evening to hear a panel of running experts debate the role of traditional footwear vs. minimalist footwear in helping running performance and preventing injury.

Our distinguished panel includes:

	Dr. Jack Taunton, MD UBC Allan McGavin Sports Medicine, Chief Medical Officer Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games, completed 62 marathons (2:25 PR), founding member of Vancouver Marathon
	Blaise Dubois, BSc, PT, RCAMPT Owner PCN Physiotherapy clinics & TheRunningClinic.com, international lecturer on running injury prevention, consultant to Canadian Track & Field team
	Adam Janke, BSc (Kin), C Ped (C) Canadian Board Certified Pedorthist, Owner of Active Orthopaedic Inc, Core Running Coach, ultrarunner, works with athletes of all levels from recreational to elite
	Curb Ivanic, MSc, CSCS Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, running coach, creator of Core Running, ultrarunner with a top 15 finish at both the Knee Knacker & Diez Vista ultras
	Dr. Joseph Stern, Sports Podiatrist Faculty member of Podiatry Dept. at Vancouver Hospital, consultant to SportmedBC Sun Run In Training program, expert in Podiatric Sports Medicine and Orthotics
	Moderated by Dr. Jim Bovard, MD, Dip. Sports Medicine Team Physician Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Venue Medical Officer Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games, marathoner (12+ finishes), physician consultant to Vancouver Sun Run
	Special Guest Presenter We're finalizing details for one more presenter who has expertise in shoe design and footwear biomechanics.

You'll learn what the latest research and science has to say about running footwear as well as hear the personal and clinical experience of the presenters.

By the evening's end you'll have a better understanding of what type of footwear to use to improve your running and to stay injury-free.

EVENT IS SOLD OUT!!!

Thank you for your interest in attending the symposium. Due to overwhelming interest we have filled our seating capacity.

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