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January 29, 2015

SportMed RunWalk / Sun Run InTraining Webinar - Thursday, February 26th - Noon!

Less than two months away from the 2015 Vancouver Sun Run - Don't miss this FREE SportMed RunWalk Webinar! It's normal to experience some aches and pains during training. Some pain will disappear, some might require rest. SportMedBC RunWalk Coach and Olympian Lynn Kanuka and physiotherapist Timberly George will cover common injuries and provide advice to keep you healthy and fit! REGISTER NOW! Title: Dealing with Aches & Pains Date: Thursday, February 26th, 2015 Time: 12:00pm - 12:30pm PT...
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January 16, 2015

WATCH: SportMed RunWalk / Sun Run InTraining Webinar - Let's Get Started!

Here we go! 2015 Sun Run InTraining is just about to begin. If you want to Walk or Nordic Walk, Learn to Run 10K or Run 10K Stronger, be sure to check out our first SportMed RunWalk Webinar! SportMedBC RunWalk Coach and Olympian Lynn Kanuka presents RunWalk & InTraining program information. You'll find out what's involved, what you'll need and where you can find online and clinic support to take you safely and comfortably through the Sun Run finish line! Video of -10dpY8BhE8...
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January 8, 2015

SportMed Safety Webinar - Wednesday, January 28th - 630pm!

Be sure to check out SportMedBC’s FREE SportMed Safety Webinar on nutrition during competition! This 20 minute Webinar provides medical and scientific information in an easy to understand and interactive format. SportMedBC Safety & Event Services Manager Paul Dwyer will take an in-depth look at: - Pre-event nutrition - Hydration - Post-event nutrition - Making healthy choices Webinar: Best Practices: Nutrition During Competition Date: Wednesday, January 28th, 2015 - 6:30PM REGISTER HERE For more information, contact Paul Dwyer, SportMed Safety & Event Services Manager - pauld@...
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January 7, 2015

2015 Canadian Anti-Doping Program & Prohibited List Now in Effect

The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) would like to inform the Canadian sport community that the 2015 Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP) and the 2015 Prohibited List are now in effect. “The CCES welcomes the new CADP and Prohibited List,” said Paul Melia, President and CEO of the CCES. “To ensure the fight for clean sport is effective, it is important that anti-doping rules and substance classifications are updated to reflect current threats.” The CCES worked closely with the Canadian sport community during the creation of the 2015 CADP. During an extensive...
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December 19, 2014

Happy Holidays from SportMedBC!

From all of us at SportMedBC, we'd like to wish you a wonderful holiday season and all the best in 2015! Happy holidays! Please note the upcoming SportMedBC office closure: Wednesday, December 24th, 2014 (Noon) to Monday, January 5th, 2015 (re-opening at 8:30am)...
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December 19, 2014

Online InTraining - Sign Up Now!

Starting January 2015, join SportMedBC's resident Olympian Lynn Kanuka and start training for the 2015 Vancouver Sun Run with SportMedBC's unique online support. You will have access to SportMedBC's proven 13-week training schedules and will be provided with valuable coaching advice every step of the way. You can train anywhere and at anytime - all you need is a computer and a good pair of running or walking shoes! Train using any of the SportMed RunWalk programs Walk10K, NordicWalk10K, LearnToRun10K or Run10KStronger . For $132 plus GST, Online InTraining includes: • Sun Run...
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December 19, 2014

WATCH: SportMed Safety Webinar - Best Practices: Post-Event Recovery

Check out our SportMed Safety Webinar on post-event recovery! This Webinar provides medical and scientific information in an easy to understand and interactive format. SportMedBC Safety & Event Services Manager Paul Dwyer will take an in-depth look at: - Planning your recovery - Incorporating cooldown - Post-event nutrition Video of SdAVrKx96_w SportMed Safety offers offers courses, event coverage, videos, tips and resources through its free Safety Network on SportMedBC.com. For more information, contact Paul Dwyer, SportMed Safety & Event Services Manager - pauld@sportmedbc.com or...
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December 11, 2014

SportMed Safety Webinar - Wednesday, December 17th - 630pm!

Be sure to check out SportMedBC’s FREE SportMed Safety Webinar on post-event recovery! This 20 minute Webinar provides medical and scientific information in an easy to understand and interactive format. SportMedBC Safety & Event Services Manager Paul Dwyer will take an in-depth look at: - Planning your recovery - Incorporating cooldown - Post-event nutrition Webinar: Best Practices: Post-Event Recovery Date: Wednesday, December 17th, 2014 - 6:30PM REGISTER HERE For more information, contact Paul Dwyer, SportMed Safety & Event Services Manager - pauld@sportmedbc.com or 604.294...
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December 6, 2014

Northern Safe Sport Tour Wraps Up This December

Through the collaboration of stakeholders, training and education of medical volunteers and community members will be available on a subsidized basis in 15 Northern BC communities in the lead up to the hosting of the 2015 Canada Winter Games. Join SportMedBC for our signature Concussion Management and SportSmart workshops! Courses and workshops are being offered in Valemount, McBride, Vanderhoof and Prince George! Wednesday, December 10th - Concussion Management & SportSmart (Valemount) Thursday, December 11th - Concussion Management & SportSmart (McBride) Friday, December 12th -...
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December 5, 2014

WATCH: SportMed Safety Webinar - Best Practices: Training the "core"

Check out our SportMed Safety Webinar on training the core! This Webinar provides medical and scientific information in an easy to understand and interactive format. SportMedBC Safety & Event Services Manager Paul Dwyer will take an in-depth look at: - Understanding core musculature - Training for endurance - Training for strength Video of R7k-VE_rfZI SportMed Safety offers offers courses, event coverage, videos, tips and resources through its free Safety Network on SportMedBC.com. For more information, contact Paul Dwyer, SportMed Safety & Event Services Manager - pauld@sportmedbc...
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