Performance in running is evolving rapidly. This running sciences symposium brings together world-leading researchers, an internationally renowned coach and a top-level athlete to bridge the gap between cutting-edge evidence and real-world performance.
This symposium is designed for coaches, medical professionals and performance staff who want actionable insights they can apply immediately, while also offering scientific depth for researchers and curious minds. Join us for a dynamic exchange where physiology meets practice and where science truly translates to speed.
Speakers:
Programme:
| Time | Activity | Speakers |
| 13:00 | Informal gathering | |
| 13:20 | Opening | Prof Bas Van Hooren |
| 13:30 | Middle-Distance Training: Science Behind Performance: Integrating physiology, periodisation and race demands in 800–1500m preparation | Prof Arturo Casado |
| 14:00 | Foot Strengthening in distance Runners: Scientific evidence and practical implementation for injury prevention | Dr François Fourchet |
| 14:30 | The Evolution of Endurance Training and Performance: Where We Stand and Where We’re Heading | Prof Øyvind Sandbakk |
| 15:00 | Break / informal networking | |
| 15:30 | Unraveling the Making of a Champion: Developmental Pathways to World‑Class Performance in Female Endurance Athletes | Dr Silvana Sandbakk |
| 16:30 | How important are V̇O₂max, running economy, and fractional utilisation for lactate thresholds? Implications for endurance performance | Prof Michele Zanini |
| 17:00 | Elite Coaching Insights: Lessons from coaching world-class endurance athletes and integrating science into high-performance training | Renato Canova |
| 17:30 | Closing & Networking | Prof Andy Jones and Dr Laurent Malisoux |
Minimum participation requires 100 people and it is limited to 200 people. Please register here. Participation will be confirmed by the organiser via email no later than 29 June.
Date: Monday, 6 July
Time: 13:00 – 18:00
Location: UNIL Campus, Génopode Building, Auditorium B
Contact:
Prof Bas Van Hooren
University of Maastricht
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Dr Laurent Malisoux
Luxembourg Institute of Health
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