SportMedBC Presents New Speaker Series for 2015 BMO Vancouver Marathon

Informational talks for runners by certified sports medical professionals will occur monthly leading up to marathon weekend

Vancouver, BC – January 8, 2015 – Runners gearing up for the 2015 BMO Vancouver Marathon have the opportunity to get prepared and motivated through a new Speaker Series lead by SportMedBC experts. In addition, information from SportMedBC on injury-prevention, sports medicine, sports science and sports training will be available for runners through the bmovanmarathon.ca website.

“We are thrilled to collaborate with the BMO Vancouver Marathon,” says Alison Cristall, Executive Director at SportMedBC. “With a goal to support health and performance through sport and exercise, I believe our professional practitioners can help prepare BMO Vancouver Marathon athletes.”

The free sessions, held at four BMW dealerships throughout the lower mainland and at the event’s Health, Sports & Lifestyle Expo, will be open to the general public. Sessions will start at 5:30pm and light refreshments will be provided for all attendees. SportMedBC professionals will take the stage at 6:00pm to speak for 30 minutes, with an open Q&A to follow.

The first 50 people inside the doors of the January 21 kick-off event will receive a free RunVan toque, and be treated to a talk on injury prevention. Other presentation topics will include cross training, rehabilitation, biomechanics, and exercise psychology.

Speaker Series sessions will be held on the following dates and locations:

• January 21 – Brian Jessel BMW – 2311 Boundary Road, Vancouver
• February 4 – The BMW Store – 2040 Burrard Street, Vancouver
• March 4 – Auto West BMW – 10780 Cambie Road, Richmond
• April 8 – Brian Jessel BMW – 2311 Boundary Road, Richmond

The fifth and final 2015 Speaker Series session will be presented during the event’s Health, Sport & Lifestyle Expo, a free Expo which will be held in a new location, triple in size, at the Vancouver Convention Centre West.

“Runners have asked for more training and fitness-related information, so we are excited to collaborate with SportMedBC in offering this new Speaker Series,” says Charlene Krepiakevich, Executive Director of the Vancouver International Marathon Society. “The sessions cover a variety of topics that will help prepare runners to succeed. The events are not exclusive to BMO Vancouver Marathon registrants, so anyone interested is encouraged to attend.”

To learn more and get started on your training, visit BMOVanMarathon.ca.

About The Vancouver International Marathon Society

The Vancouver International Marathon Society is the non-profit organization responsible for the BMO Vancouver Marathon. With a 44-year history within Vancouver, the event is the city’s only marathon and one of Canada’s largest marathons. Recognized by CNN and Forbes as a Top Destination Race, the event is renowned for its unique scenic views including snow-capped mountain ranges, cherry blossom trees, and 70% shoreline views. Race weekend takes place April 30 – May 3, 2015 with all events capped at: 5,000 for the Marathon, 250 teams for the Marathon Relay, 10,000 for the Half Marathon, 2,000 for the 8KM, 500 for 8KM School Challenge and 500 for the Kids Fun Run.

For more information and how to register visit: www.bmovanmarathon.ca
For more information about the Vancouver International Marathon Society visit: www.runvan.org

About BMO Donations

For more than 195 years, BMO Financial Group has believed in community reinvestment and corporate and social responsibility in the communities it serves. In 2013, BMO contributed more than $56 million in community donations to charitable, not-for-profit and community based institutions and organizations that help build and sustain resilient, vital and healthy communities.

Media Contacts:

Alexandra Forward, Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Vancouver International Marathon Society, Office: 604-872-2928, [email protected]

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