Pre-Conference Featuring Three Bonus Sessions Announced for Running USA 2008 Early Bird Discount for Premier Road Racing and Distance Running Event Ends December 14th

(PRLEAP.COM) SAN DIEGO, CA – December 10, 2007 – Leaders and innovators in the road racing and long distance industry gather February 10 for the start of Running USA 2008: National Conference for the Running Industry. This year’s conference features a “pre-conference” with three bonus sessions, bringing the total number of panels and breakout sessions to more than 25.

Running USA 2008 will deliver a line-up of industry CEOs and innovators in event management, sponsorship, retail and marketing speaking about subjects important to the running industry.

The pre-conference sessions will address critical issues of hydration and protecting runners from the dangers of heat, and training for children at different stages of development.

Training & Best Practices for Youth, Ages 6-12
-Mike Dove and Susan Love - Just Run program in Northern California
-Thom Hunt - world record in 880 yards at age 7; one-time high school indoor mile record holder
–Paul Greer - master’s degree in PE and 23 years of coaching all age groups and abilities

Training & Best Practices for Youth, Ages 13-18
–Cathy Braund - director of M3 training for at-risk Chicago HS students
–Dr. Jennifer Sluder – conducted study of effects of Students Run LA training on females
–Len Goldman - former director of Students Run Oakland and middle school cross country coach
–Paul Greer - competitive HS runner; sub- 4 min. miler and San Diego State 1500m record holder
–Thom Hunt - HS and college coach; 2006/2007 Pacific Coast Conference Cross Country Coach of the Year

Hydration and Heat Beating Precautions
–Dr. Bob Sallis - President, American College of Sports Medicine; Co-Director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center

Conference details: http://www.runningusa.org/conference/rusa2008.shtml.
Date: February 10-12, 2008
Location: Hilton LJ Torrey Pines – La Jolla, California
Cost (before 12/14/07): $425 (Running USA members), $599 (Non-members)

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