SportMedBC
2350 - 3713 Kensington Avenue V5B 0A7 Burnaby, BC, Canada

Congratulations to our LearnToRun10K Fall program runners who participated in the Virtual Big Elf Run this past weekend! Thanks to all our clinic coordinators and leaders for their support and @sea2sky_events for ensuring everyone had a target race to work towards. We are so happy that we were able to offer this program to you throughout the fall and hope that even though we encouraged you to stay physically apart, the clinic days were something for you to look forward to, an...d that they meant camaraderie, smiling faces, health and joint efforts to personal goals. Remember to give yourself a pat on the back for your achievements these last few months! We are all disappointed by the abrupt ending, but hopefully the more we come together in staying apart, the sooner we can get back to high fives, hugs and hangout for hill training. Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season with the hope to see you back in the New Year. Happy Running! #LTR10K2020

Do you remember your beginnings as a runner and get excited about seeing other people develop and reach their goals? If so, we would love to hear from you! We are currently looking for Clinic Coordinators and run leaders in North Surrey, Mission, and Vancouver, however if you are interested in setting up a clinic in your own area please let us know. For full details visit our website or contact Jenny Soderman at [email protected] #InTraining2021 #volunteer #running #runclinics http://ow.ly/lLAG50CMsA8

SportMedBC’s 2021 InTraining Program Presented by New Balance Vancouver Stores is back for its 26th year! Registration is now open at most of our 40 clinic locations. Hurry to reserve your spot as space is limited to 25 participants per clinic. Program starts the week of January 16th. Visit our website to find a clinic near you! https://sportmedbc.com/2021-intraining-program-presented-ne

We are excited to announce OneAbility Education Day 2020! Registration is now open, and FREE! A great virtual learning opportunity for those in health, educatio...n, recreation and sport to be provided with tools, supports and motivation to help create resilience in children and youth with disabilities. Register at: oneability.ca/education-day viaSport British Columbia Sport for Life SportMedBC UVic Vikes Camosun Athletic & Exercise Therapy Clinic Camosun College Camosun Centre for Sport & Exercise Education OneAbility See more

Does Sport matter to you? If so, please take the time to tell your local candidate by filling out this online form: https://sportbc.com/sport-more-important-than-ever/

Our 2020 virtual Annual General Meeting is only a week away! If you are a SportMedBC member please don't forget to register in advance at www.sportmedbc.com. We are also pleased to have Dr. Jack Taunton deliver a presentation on Return to Exercise after being ill with COVID-19 immediately following the AGM. We hope you can join us and look forward to welcoming you on Tuesday October 27th!

"Shin Splints are a common injury amongst newer runners. More often than not, they are related to running too much, too soon, as your body has not had enough time to adapt to the given volume/load. Rolling & stretching your calves seem to help a lot with the majority of cases." Ryan Hill, Sports Physiotherapist, Allan McGavin North Vancouver. Want to learn more from our Sport Physio partners over at the Allan McGavin clinic in North Vancouver? Tune in on Friday October 16th at 1pm when they are delivering a free webinar on Common Running Injuries & Prevention. #LTR10K2020

We are gearing up for the 26th year of the InTraining Program and looking for enthusiastic runners to take on the Coordinator role for run clinics at various locations across the Lower Mainland and BC. The 13-week program starts the week of Jan 16th and leads into the Vancouver Sun Run on April 18th. The ideal person for the role has: - Experience running as part of a group/club and has a good understanding of aspects and stages included in a 10K training program - A good un...derstanding of basic running mechanics - Is comfortable leading and encouraging a group of participants through prescribed run sessions - Ability to plan an appropriate run route for different fitness levels - Completed a 10K event, preferably more than once - Time to commit to an average 2-4hrs/week for the 13-week duration of the program If you or someone you know is interested contact Jenny Soderman at [email protected] or phone 604 294 3050 x.107

Register for our upcoming full-day Athletic Taping Course at Fortius Sport & Health in Burnaby. This course, which is approved for BCRPA and CMTBC continuing education credits, teaches practical taping techniques for common athletic injuries such as ankle sprains, plantar fasciitis, knee ligament injuries, hip injuries, elbow injuries, wrist, hand and thumb. Visit our website to learn more and sign up today: http://ow.ly/WGKu50BL5rU

Register for our upcoming SportSmart Workshop on Thursday October 15! This two-hour workshop delivered through Zoom is designed to help parents, coaches and managers understand how to better prepare athletes, prevent injuries and facilitate the development of children in athletics. Visit our website to learn more! #sportsafety #firstaid #credits http://ow.ly/3PLu50BHcE0