Lacing up for life: the science of women's running and sports performance

Описание: Join us - a conversation to explore the myths, challenges and joy of running throughout life for females, through stories, and science. Perfect for anyone interested in the science behind women’s sports performance—runners, parents, volunteers, and sports enthusiasts alike!

Presenters:
Jessica Piasecki PhD
Studies female physiology and women’s sport, and her research extends from youth to Master Athletes. She is a member of the UK Athletics Team and represented Great Britain in the Olympic Summer Games in Tokyo, Japan in 2020

Malindi Elmore
Member of Athletics Canada Team. Participated in the Olympic Games in 2004, 2020, 2024. She has also competed in Ironman as a Professional and recorded a sub-nine-hour time. She has acquired three degrees while pursuing elite sports. She is currently the head coach of the UBCO Heat Program.

Stephanie Brown
Local elite athlete and Physical Therapist. A former elite road cyclist as well as a runner. Stephanie, a local athlete, works as a certified physical therapist while balancing elite running (3:02 marathon), and parenting.

Melissa Spooner
Local Coach, entrepreneur, and Iron(wo)man. She holds three IM titles and placed 4th at the World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. She is a local business owner and coach who has successfully built her education in nutrition and passion for triathlon into her profession.

Co-supported by the Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention; Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology (WWEST); HEAT Recreation, at the University of British Columbia Okanagan

November 4, 2024