RVM Virtual Speaker Series
The RVM Speaker Series, sponsored by Marsquest, covers educational topics around training for a variety of distances including the marathon, half marathon, 8K and 5K. This is the 5th year of this popular series, which was started to help connect and inspire runners and walkers during the pandemic. Since then, the series has hosted 26 sessions, with over 7100 registered for the sessions.
Sign up for all our 2025 RVM Speaker Series Sessions below! We will host sessions from April through October 2025.
You can also watch our previous sessions by scrolling further down the page.
2025 RVM Speaker Series
See further below for more information on each session as well as recordings from all our previous sessions.
Session One - Monday, April 14, 2025 - Ready, Set, Go - Training Tips and Tools to Get You Started with Bruce Deacon - RECORDING
Session Two - Monday, May 26, 2025 - How to Stay Injury Free While You Train with Dr. Robert Hasegawa - RECORDING
Session Three - Monday, June 23, 2025 (DATE CHANGE) - Drills and Skills to Improve Your Running Performance with Mariah Kelly - RECORDING
Session Four - Monday, July 14, 2025 - Time for Your Training Check-In with Nick Walker - RECORDING
Session Five - Monday, August 25, 2025 - Nutrition and Fueling Strategies for Runners with Tiffany Rusch and Stephen Gurr - RECORDING
Session Six - Monday, September 15, 2025 - Preparing Your Mind and Body for Race Day with Dr. John Coleman - RECORDING
Session Seven - Monday, October 6, 2025 - Your Final Preparations for Race Weekend - Q&A with Bruce Deacon, Cathy Noel, Lawrence Colsell - REGISTER
2025 Speaker Series Recordings
April 2025
SESSION ONE: Ready, Set, Go - Training Tips and Tools to Get You Started
Bruce Deacon, Run Fast Consulting
Bruce provided valuable insights into the importance of all aspects of training, including effective training plans, periodization, and pacing strategies.
May 2025
SESSION TWO: How to Stay Injury Free While You Train
Dr. Robert Hasegawa, Good to Go Sports Therapy
This excellent session with Rob was perfect in outlining some of the important steps you should be taking to prevent and/or recover from injuries as you train. We will post more of his demo videos shortly.
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27 Squats Demo - CLICK HERE
90 90 Thoracic Twist - CLICK HERE
Floor Sitting - CLICK HERE
Foot Exercises - CLICK HERE
Scorpion Mobility - CLICK HERE
Seated 90 90 Hip Mobility - CLICK HERE
Sofa Stretch - CLICK HERE
Wall Recovery Stretch - CLICK HERE
June 2025
SESSION THREE: Drills and Skills to Improve Your Running Performance
Mariah Kelly, Coach/Trainer & RVM Technical Director
This session focused on speed ladder drills and dribble-style running to develop quick feet, coordination, and efficient movement patterns. Click below for the recording plus all the drill examples.
July 2025
SESSION FOUR: Time for Your Training Check-In
Nick Walker, Frontrunners Victoria
In this session, Nick answered everyone’s questions around their current training practices and offered tips and suggestions from fueling, to training drills, to when to switch out those shoes. Another awesome session!
August 2025
SESSION FIVE: Nutrition and Fueling Strategies for Runners
Tiffany Rusch and Stephen Gurr
Learn how to fuel, hydrate, and recover effectively to get the most out of your training plan. This was a very informative session
September 2025
SESSION SIX: Preparing Your Mind and Body for Race Day
SPEAKER: Dr. John Coleman
This session explored how breathwork and meditation can be powerful tools for both preparing the body and mind before and optimizing recovery after your race.
October 2025
SESSION 7: Q&A - Final Preparations
Panel - Bruce Deacon, Cathy Noel, Lawrence Colsell
This insightful pre-race panel discussion provided invaluable insights on what to expect, key things to remember, and essential strategies for your optimal race-day preparation.
2024 Speaker Series Recordings
April 2024
SESSION ONE: RunStrong: Expert Training Insights
Bruce Deacon, Run Fast Consulting
Bruce shared his expertise on getting started with training for various race distances, including the 5K, 8K, half marathon, and full marathon.
May 2024
SESSION TWO: Unleash Your Running Potential: Drills
Mariah Kelly, The Track Club
Mariah provided a wealth of training methodologies, from plyometric exercises to low-equipment strength workouts and explosive movements, meticulously crafted to elevate your performance. Plus Mariah mentioned clinics for the summer - RunSport Clinics or Frontrunners Clinics.
June 2024
SESSION THREE: Unlock the Secrets to Peak Performance
Nick Chapman, Nick Walker and Mathew Oakley
Dive into the World of VO2 Max Testing, DEXA Scans, and Garmin Watch Training Strategies with Nick and Mathew from Tall Tree Integrated Health and Nick from Frontrunners.
JULY 2024
SESSION FOUR: Optimizing Recovery: Strategies on a Budget
Trevor Millar, Motus Physiotherapy
Trevor presented a great session on maximizing recovery without breaking the bank. He provided practical tips and techniques for self-care, including trigger point therapy, self-massage, and effective stretching methods.
AUGUST 2024
SESSION FIVE: Flowing Through the Miles: Navigating the Menstrual Cycle and Menopause in Running and Training
Dr. Sasha Gollish
Dr Sasha Gollish will delved into understanding and leveraging the nuances of female physiology in endurance training. She provided her slides and references below as well.
National Institute of Health’s new study on hormone replacement therapy - CLICK HERE
Meet Dr. Stacy Sims a leading researcher in women’s health, including supplementation (e.g., iron, magnesium, calcium, vit D, etc.) - CLICK HERE
SEPTEMBER 2024
SESSION SIX: Mindset Mastery: Elevate Your Performance
Dr. John Coleman
Dr. John Coleman shared progressive insights and practical strategies to enhance your mental performance and overall well-being, helping you find the power of your mind to achieve peak performance.
October 2024
SESSION SEVEN: Race Ready: Expert Tips for Conquering Every Distance
Bruce Deacon, Cathy Noel, Rob Reid and Lawrence Colsell
2023 Speaker Series Recordings
May 2023
Mastering the Miles: Essential Training Strategies for Marathon and Half Marathon Success
Bruce Deacon
June 2023
Maximizing Performance: Fueling and Hydration Strategies for Marathon and Half Marathon Success
Dr. Trent Stellingwerff & Natasha Wodak
CLICK HERE for presentation slides.
CLICK HERE for sweat fluid carb calculator.
July 2023
Beyond Performance: The Power of Running Gait Analysis in Managing and Preventing Injuries
Trevor Millar and Darren Dukes
August 2023
Eat, Sleep, Train.. REPEAT!
Wendy Pethick, Sport Physiologist
For a homemade sport drink recipe from this session, CLICK HERE
September 2023
Ignite Your Race Day Potential
Fiji McAlpine, DoYogaWithMe.com
October 2023
Royal Victoria Marathon Q&A Session
Bruce Deacon, Cathy Noel, Rob Reid +
2022 Speaker Series Recordings
May 2022
Training for 2022
Bruce Deacon
June 2022
From the Ground Up
Nick Walker & Jesse Sandhu
July 2022
A Runner’s Cheat Code
Dr. Jaritt Ptolemy
September 2022
My Run Across Canada
Dave Proctor
October 2022
2022 Race Weekend Advice & Tips
Bruce Deacon
2021 Speaker Series Recordings
January 2021
Why We Train, How We Train
Bruce Deacon
February 2021
Running Mechanics: It’s Role in Performance and Injury Prevention
Dr. Jaritt Ptolemy
March 2021
From The Ground Up
Nick Walker & Jesse Sandhu of Frontrunners
April 2021
Planning Your Nutrition for Your Athletic Lifestyle
Chantal Davis, That Plant Based Life
May 2021
MelRad Mobility
Melanie McQuaid
June 2021
The Coach/Athlete relationship
Lynn Kanuka and Natasha Wodak
September 2021
The Science of Running
Alex Hutchinson
October 2021
Race Weekend Advice & Tips
with the RVM Team