There will be a RunSmart Level One Program (Principles) offered in Austin, Texas on Sunday, May 1 from 12:00 - 4:00 at South Congress Athletic Club.

This program has been approved by the Texas Physical Therapy Association for 3.5 Continuing Competency Units for physical therapists. The cost of the program is $95.00, and a copy of the book "RunSmart: A Comprehensive Approach To Injury-Free Running". Registration is online at http://runsmart.eventbrite.com. A copy of the book is included in your registration fee.

RunSmart will be making an appearance at the Austin Marathon Expo!

An educational session entitled "RunSmart: An Evidence-Based Approach To The Injured Runner" is scheduled on Saturday February 13, 2010 at 5:00 pm during the Austin Marathon Expo at the Palmer Events Center (900 Barton Springs Road). Allan Besselink, PT, Dip.MDT, Austin physical therapist, endurance sports coach, and author of "RunSmart: A Comprehensive Approach To Injury-Free Running", will discuss the causes of running injuries, the currently-held beliefs, and the present evidence on effective treatment of them.

This is a free event. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing.

Update 2/10/10: Books will be available at the RunTex booth, and I will be at the RunTex booth Friday 5:00 - 6:00, Sat 11:00 - 12:00 and 3:00 - 4:00 - answering questions, signing books, and helping out the good folks at RunTex!

Prior to my book signing at Leeds County Books in Brockville, Canada in August, I was interviewed by Doreen Barnes for BrockNewsTV. They have recently posted the interview online:

Many thanks to Dale and Doreen of BrockNews TV, and my hosts Jake and Pat Belanger and Russ Disotell of Leeds County Books for their support.

“RunSmart: A Comprehensive Approach To Injury-Free Running”, is available at Lulu.com and Amazon.com, along with RunTex Riverside and South Congress Athletic Club in Austin, Texas and Leeds County Books in Brockville, Canada. There will also be a book signing and discussion at RunTex on Saturday, December 12 at 12:00 pm. Meet-and-greet starts at 11:30 am.

Allan Besselink, Austin physical therapist and endurance sports coach, will be in-store at RunTex Riverside (422 W. Riverside, Austin) on December 12 from 12:00 – 2:00 PM. Besselink will be discussing his approach to both injury-free running and injury recovery, and signing copies of his book "RunSmart: A Comprehensive Approach To Injury-Free Running".

Further information on "RunSmart: A Comprehensive Approach To Injury-Free Running" can be found here.

Give the gift of injury-free running for Christmas!

RunTex is the place to be on 12/12 at 12:00 – hope to see you there.