Proudly presented by La Trobe Sport, 'The Science of Running Unpacked' will bring together both the La Trobe community and the wider Melbourne running fraternity for a free practical and no-nonsense look at running training whilst arming participants with expert knowledge when it comes to maximising running performance.
Taking place at the La Trobe Sport Performance Hub (within the La Trobe Sports Park Stadium) on Tuesday 28 July from 6:00pm – 7:30pm, The Science of Running Unpacked will feature a moderated, evidence-based panel discussion aimed at providing practical takeaways for runners of all levels.
The panel will feature leading La Trobe research experts from the La Trobe School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, who specialise in nutrition, physiotherapy, podiatry, psychology, and strength and conditioning.
Panel members will include:
- Brody McCarthy (La Trobe University PhD Candidate in Running Biomechanics & Sessional Tutor)
- Professor Regina Belski (Professor, Associate Dean Partnerships in the School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, and former Discipline Lead Food, Nutrition and Dietetics)
- Dr Tom West (Sport and Exercise Physiotherapist, Lecturer in Physiotherapy)
- Dr Daniel Bonanno (Associate Professor in Podiatry)
Key focus areas of the symposium discussion will include:
- Injury prevention and load management
- Fuelling for performance and recovery
- Footwear and biomechanics
- Mental approach to training and racing
- Strength work that translates to running
In addition to the expert panel discussion, participants will receive complimentary light refreshments and snacks, as well as a guided tour through the La Trobe Sport Performance Hub lab spaces to explore how La Trobe’s range of testing programs can support their training.
The Science of Running Unpacked will also act as the official launch for Run La Trobe 2026, which will take place at La Trobe’s Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus on Friday 25 September. Registrations for Run La Trobe 2026 are already open, with limited free entries still available for La Trobe students (promo code: RLTSTUDENT2026) and staff (promo code: RLTUNISUPER2026) via the official Run La Trobe website.
To register for 'The Science of Running Unpacked' on Tuesday 28 July, click here.
