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April 14, 2016

WATCH: SportMed RunWalk / Sun Run InTraining Webinar - Last Minute Tips & Advice

Just a few days away from The Vancouver Sun Run! SportMedBC’s Lynn Kanuka has information and advice on how to physically and mentally prepare for the big day! Joining Lynn is longtime leader and area coordinator Rainy Kent...
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April 7, 2016

SportMed RunWalk / Sun Run InTraining Webinar - Thursday, April 14th - Noon!

Last Minute Tips & Advice Here we go! We’re just a few days away from the 2016 VANCOUVER SUN RUN! Don’t miss the final SportMed RunWalk Webinar of 2016! Join SportMedBC’s Lynn Kanuka for information and advice on how to physically and mentally prepare for the big day! Joining Lynn on Thursday will be longtime leader and area coordinator Rainy Kent. REGISTER NOW Title: Last Minute Tips & Advice Date: Thursday, April 14th, 2016 Time: 12:00pm - 12:30pm SPACE IS LIMITED SportMedBC will help you to a safe and comfortable finish at the 2016 Vancouver Sun Run!...
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March 24, 2016

SportMedBC Easter Weekend Closure

Please note that the SportMedBC office will be closed on Friday, March 25th and Monday, March 28th. The office will reopen on Tuesday, March 29th at 8:30am. Happy Easter!
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March 12, 2016

SportMedBC Welcomes New Executive Director

BURNABY, BC (February 15, 2016) - Dr. David Cox, Chair of the Board of SportMedBC, has announced that Robert Joncas has been hired as the new Executive Director of SportMedBC. He will begin his duties on March 7, 2016. Mr. Joncas, originally from Newport, Québec, has a Physical Education degree from the Université de Moncton, and a Masters in Kinesiology from the Université de Sherbrooke. He was the Technical Director for the Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors before becoming High Performance Manager at Canada Snowboard in 2005. Mr. Joncas was the Assistant Team Leader for Canada...
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March 11, 2016

WATCH: SportMed RunWalk / Sun Run InTraining Webinar - After 10K; What's Next?

With just over five weeks to go until The 2016 Vancouver Sun Run, SportMedBC’s Lynn Kanuka offers advice to get you ready for the home stretch of the InTraining program and looks ahead to more training and RunWalk options!...
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February 15, 2016

Douglas College - Personal Training Program

Douglas College Personal Trainer Program Save time and money and become a certified BCRPA personal trainer by taking all your courses with the Sports Institute! Our top quality instructors will lead you through the entire process from start to finish. You could be out in the community and earning money as a personal trainer before you know it. Tuition includes all textbooks, manuals, exams and evaluation fees. March 2016 - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! You must be available to attend all dates in the schedule. Starts: Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Ends: Thursday, August 4, 2016 To register, call the...
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February 14, 2016

SportMed RunWalk / Sun Run InTraining Webinar - Thursday, March 10th - Noon!

Over Halfway - What’s Next? Almost there! On the home stretch to the 2016 VANCOUVER SUN RUN! As Sun Run InTraining continues, don’t miss this FREE SportMed RunWalk Webinar! With just over five weeks to go until The Vancouver Sun Run, SportMedBC’s Lynn Kanuka offers advice to get you ready for the home stretch of the InTraining program and looks ahead to more training and RunWalk options. REGISTER NOW Title: Over Halfway - What's Next? Date: Thursday, March 10th, 2016 Time: 12:00pm - 12:30pm SportMedBC will help you to a safe and comfortable finish at the 2016 Vancouver...
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February 11, 2016

WATCH: SportMed RunWalk / Sun Run InTraining Webinar - Injury Prevention

Just over two months to go until the 2016 Vancouver Sun Run! As Sun Run InTraining continues, check out this SportMed RunWalk / InTraining 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 Denine Ellis cover common injuries and provide advice to keep you healthy and fit! Video of 20wa7Y6b-Eo...
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February 4, 2016

SportMed RunWalk / Sun Run InTraining Webinar - Thursday, February 11th - Noon!

Just over two months to go until the 2016 Vancouver Sun Run! As Sun Run InTraining continues, 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 Denine Ellis will cover common injuries and provide advice to keep you healthy and fit! REGISTER NOW Title: Injury Prevention & Management Date: Thursday, February 11th, 2016 Time: 12:00pm - 12:30pm...
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January 16, 2016

Sun Run InTraining 2016 - Registration Closes February 5th!

Sun Run InTraining clinics begin January 16, 2016 and continue for thirteen weeks leading up to The Vancouver Sun Run on April 17, 2016. Clinics are available thoughout Greater Vancouver, as well as Bowen Island, Gibsons, Squamish. We also have a variety of clinics throughout the Fraser Valley, as well as the BC interior - Penticton, Kelowna, Kamloops and Salmon Arm. CLINIC LOCATIONS & DATES For $142 plus GST, InTraining includes: 13 weekly guided sessions with SportMedBC trained leaders Alanic Light Weight HydroLite short sleeve Sun Run InTraining Online Logbook PowerBar performance...
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