Looking to run like a pro, or even walk like one?
Fortius Sport and Health in Burnaby is hosting a daylong run and walk workshop, in partnership with FitFirst Footwear, for everyone and anyone hoping to improve their running or walking.
Run Burnaby Now, which takes place on March 8 at Fortius Sport and Health, is the first of its kind in Burnaby and offers participants advice from experts in the field of sports medicine on improving their fitness.
The event runs all day with workshops in the morning hosted by experts, including Dr. Jack Taunton, director of sport medicine for the Fortius Institute and a recent inductee into the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame, and two-time summer Olympian Lynn Kanuka.
After the workshops, participants will be taken on an informal training run through the trails at Burnaby Lake.
“It’s the best of both worlds for runners and walkers,” said Phil Moore, event chair and president of FitFirst Footwear in a media release. “Simply put, Run Burnaby Now is one part learning symposium for runners and walkers and one part fun run. It’s a tremendous way for people to get a lot of what they need to make the most out of running and walking, all in one day, all under one roof.”
Other staff that will be facilitating the Run Burnaby Now include Dr. Christopher L. MacLean, director of applied biomechanics and The Lab at Fortius; Dr. Jason Crookham, sport and exercise medicine physician; Ashley Charlebois, registered dietitian at the Fortius Institute; David Cox, director of clinical training department of psychology at SFU; and Cody Low, strength and conditioning coach at Fortius and former varsity sprint coach at UBC.
“We’re pleased to be in a position to work with our partners at FitFirst Footwear to use the Run Burnaby Now event to help showcase the full range of athlete services and training opportunities available to runners and walkers at Fortius Sport and Health,” said Lynda Cannell, chief operating officer for Fortius Sport and Health, in a media release.
“It’s a great time for all runners and walkers, including those new to training programs, to kick-start their plans for the spring and summer ahead.”
For more information on the event and to register, visit runburnabynow.eventbrite.ca.
