An expert panel of elite athletes will share their tips and knowledge about female physiology when it comes to running and endurance sports, on November 4 at UBC Okanagan.
What: Lacing Up for Life: The Science of Women’s Running and Sports Performance
Who: Elite athletes including Stephanie Brown, Malindi Elmore, Dr. Jessica Piasecki and Melissa Spooner
When: Monday, November 4, doors open at 6 pm; event starts at 6:30 pm
Where: Room RHS 260 LT, Reichwald Health Sciences Centre, 1088 Discovery Way, UBC Okanagan
Whether it’s an informal jog around the block, a goal to lose weight or training for a marathon, there is a lot more for women to think about when it comes to running than simply buying a good sports bra and well-fitting shoes.
Next week a panel of elite athletes will discuss the science and unique physiology behind women’s running.
“Lacing Up for Life: The Science of Women’s Running and Sports Performance” will dive into the myths, challenges and joys of running throughout a woman’s life. This event is hosted by UBC Okanagan’s Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention, in partnership with Westcoast Women in Engineering Science and Technology and the UBC Okanagan Heat
The expert panel will share their tips and knowledge about female physiology when it comes to running and endurance sports.
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