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As we approach the 40th edition of the Vancouver Sun Run, one of the largest running events in North America, ´óÏó´«Ã½ experts are available to provide insights into the event as well as various facets of running, training, race preparation and exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle.

AVAILABLE ´óÏó´«Ã½ EXPERTS

ALEXANDRA COATES, assistant professor, Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology
alexandra_coates@sfu.ca
Expertise: Overtraining and the everyday athlete; low energy availability; changes (or lack of changes) in performance across the menstrual cycle in female athletes.

CHRISTOPHER NAPIER, assistant professor, Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology, director, ´óÏó´«Ã½ Run Lab
cnapier@sfu.ca 
Expertise: How to ramp up your training without getting injured; is there an ideal running technique?; Does footwear matter?

MICHAEL RYAN, adjunct professor, Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology
m_ryan@sfu.ca 
Expertise: Sun, training and preparation Sun Run; preventing running injuries leading up to the event; tips for having an enjoyable race; ensuring that the Sun Run is part of your longer fitness journey.

CONTACT

WILL HENDERSON, ´óÏó´«Ã½ Communications & Marketing 
604.368.2532 | will_henderson@sfu.ca

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778.782.3210

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