News: December 2011

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WATCH: Sun Run InTraining Webinar #2 - February 15, 2012 13 Dec 2011

On Wednesday, February 15th, SportMedBC RunWalk Coach Lynn Kanuka and Sport Physiotherapist Timberly George hosted a SportMed Webinar on the aches and pains experienced during RunWalk training.

The webinar addressed common injuries, and offered some great cross training tips to keep you healthy and fit!

Watch SportMed Webinar #2 - February 15th  


 

View our first webinar from January 10th!

Categories: RunWalk, SportMed RunWalk, Sun Run InTraining
Sun Run InTraining 2012 - Now Open! 5 Dec 2011

Looking to improve your health and increase your level of physical fitness? Confused as to where to start? Over the past fifteen years, SportMedBC has trained almost 50,000 people just like you to go the 10K distance and take part in one of North America's largest 10K events - The Vancouver Sun Run.

Sun Run InTraining clinics cater to all fitness levels, from the beginning walker wanting to get off the couch to the experienced runner looking for an improved 10K race time. You will start slowly and gradually build strength and stamina. Your focus over thirteen weeks will be to improve your overall health and fitness while remaining injury free.

Check out what some Sun Run InTraining participants have to say in this inspiring video:

With SportMed RunWalk training programs, there is something for everyone.

Sun Run InTraining clinics begin the week of January 14th, 2012 and continue for thirteen weeks. Clinics are available thoughout the Greater Vancouver area including Bowen Island, Gibsons, Squamish and in the Fraser Valley, as well as in the interior of the British Columbia - Penticton, Kelowna, Kamloops and Salmon Arm.

Your clinic registration fee - $139, plus HST - includes:

  • Sun Run InTraining Logbook
  • New Balance Lighting Dry Tempo Long-sleeve shirt
  • 13-week detailed training programs for all levels
  • An individual entry for the Sun Run
  • PowerBar performance kit
  • Supported training sessions led by SportMedBC-trained leaders
  • Weekly fitness workshops on nutrition, injury prevention and more

List of 2012 Sun Run InTraining clinics.

Questions about Sun Run InTraining? Click here.

Prefer to train for the 10K on your own? Train with us online either for the Vancouver Sun Run or another 10K event of your choice. Click here

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