Date: Fri 06/24/11 11:00 PM - 1:00 AM EDT Link: “Re-Evolution of Running Returns” Contact Person: Mark Cucuzzella MD Phone: (304) 268-8813 mark@freedomsrun.org “Re-Evolution of Running Returns” Free Community Event Brings International Leaders to Shepherdstown Shepherdstown, WV. Running injury prevention leaders from around the globe are gathering in Shepherdstown for a 3 day conference to discuss best evidence and best practices to prevent and treat running injury. As part of the gathering the group desires to meet the local community and share stories, experience, and knowledge. “The Re-Evolution of Running: Where Science and Shoes Meet”will be hosted by Two Rivers Treads Center for Natural Running and Walking, the Bavarian Inn, and the Running Clinic Canada on Friday Night June 24th at 7-9 pm at the Bavarian Inn. Guest panelists include leading clinicians, researchers, teachers, writers, athletes, and footwear experts from around the globe: Dr. Robert Wilder Chair of the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Medical Director of the Runner’s Clinic at the University of Virginia. Dr Hiro Tanaka FukuokaJapan; ChairExercisePhysiologyUniversityof Fukuoka Author of over 100 papers, ran 2:38marathon age 50 and 3:11age 62 Blaise Dubois PT/Sean Cannon PT Quebec City, Canada; International Leaders in running injuries Authors and Instructors of over 40 international conferences Doug Bertram Boulder, Colorado; NewtonRunning Clinical Acupuncturist and Manual Therapist treating elite runners for 15 years Dr. Mark Cucuzzella, West VirginiaUniversity, Coach USAF Running Team, National Level Masters Runner National speaker/teacher of healthier running; sub 2:35marathons in 4 decades Golden Harper Orem, Utah; Ran 2:45marathon age 12 Founder of Altra Running Shoes Jon Sanregret Rockford, Michigan Lead Training Rep Merrell Barefoot Division Curt Munson Okemos, Michigan; Running Retail leader for 30 years Developer of Good Form Running- system now taught to 1000’s Speakers will share their most important discoveries and then allow questions and conversation with the audience. “This is an amazing public awareness and interest now in the concept that you do not have to be in pain to run. Medical and footwear leaders are working together to help runners stay healthy. We have assembled the most expert panel one could imagine on the topic for an interesting night of stories, debate, and discussion.” says Mark Cucuzzella MD. “We need to develop entirely new approaches to running injuries and staying healthy for life” The event is free to the public and geared toward walkers and runners of all abilities. Date: June 24 2011 7pm-9pm Location: Bavarian Inn 164 Shepherd Grade road Shepherdstown, WV 25443 http://www.bavarianinnwv.com/ Free to the public. Coffee and dessert will be provided. Cash bar For those wishing to dine prior at the premier Bavarian Inn call 304-876-2551 for reservations For more information contact TwoRiversTreadsCenterfor Natural Running and Walking www.trtreads.org ph 304-876-1100