Speakers confirmed to present at Multisport World in Cambridge, MA

Listed below are the speakers that have been confirmed to present at Multisport World on March 20, 2010 at the Zesiger Sports & Fitness Center at MIT. We're still firming up topics and speakers so check back often for the latest additions to our speaker line-up.

Danny Abshire, Newton Runnning co-founder and Chief Technical Officer. In addition to his role at Newton Running, Danny is form coach for multisports.com and a pedorthist. He has worked with dozens of world champions as a form coach and has been building custom orthotics since the 1980s. He is a former track athlete and accomplished ultra distance runner.  Danny will co-present the seminar "Natural Running Form and Bio-mechanics" as well as a runnng clinic prior to the Newton Running Campus Run that will precede the opening of Multisport World.

Ian Adamson, MS Sports Medicine. Ian is considered the most successful endurance racer of all time with accomplishments that include being a 7x endurance sports World Champion and a 3x world record holder. Ian has competed in running sports since the 1970s, including 12 years as a professional adventure athlete with Salomon, GoLite and Nike, where he helped develop trail shoes and other running products. Ian will co-present the seminar "Natural Running Form and Bio-mechanics" as well as a runnng clinic prior to the Newton Running Campus Run that will precede the opening of Multisport World.

Lisa Bentley, professional triathlete. Lisa is an 11x Ironman Champion with victories at Ironman Australia (5x), Canada (3x), New Zealand (2x) and Germany making her one of the most successful triathletes in the history of the sport. Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, Lisa is an inspiration for what can be accomplished with dedication, hard work and a winning attitude. Lisa brings her trademark smile to Multisport World where she will give the seminar, "Be a Life Champion". Learn more about Lisa at www.LisaBentley.com.

Ian Buchanan, co-owner of Fit Werx, Road & Triathlon Cycling Specialists. Ian is one of the most experienced bike fitters in the country having performed bike fittings for more than 2,500 athletes. Ian is a Serotta International Cycling Institute Core and Advanced Fit Instructor, past USAT National Coaching Seminars Fit Instructor and has been a MasterFit University certified foot support specialist since 1994. Ian has been a regular contributor to Triathlete magazine's "Tech Support" column since 2002 and will co-present the seminar, "Improving your Comfort and Performance on the Bike". 

Jason Gootman, MS, CSCS, USAT Certified Coach. Jason coaches driven triathletes in the Boston area and around the world as co-director of Tri-Hard Endurance Sports Coaching. Tri-Hard athletes include numerous qualifiers for the Age Group World and National Championships (including a World and National Champion), the Ironman World Championship and 70.3 World Championship. Articles written by Jason have appeared in Triathlete, Inside Triathlon, and Competitor magazines as well as the pages of The Boston Globe, the Forbes magazine website, and Ironman website. Jason will co-present the seminar, "Smooth Sailing: Steering Clear of Common Training Hazards". Visit www.tri-hard.com for more information on Jason.

Will Kirousis, BS, CSCS. Will coaches driven triathletes in the Boston area and around the world as co-director of Tri-Hard Endurance Sports Coaching. Tri-Hard athletes include numerous qualifiers for the Age Group World and National Championships (including a World and National Champion), the Ironman World Championship , and the 70.3 World Championship. Will is a sought after presenter who has spoken at international conferences hosted by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, at coach-training programs sponsored by USA Triathlon, and for over five years in a row at the annual Multisport World Conference and Expo. Will will co-present the seminar, "Smooth Sailing: Steering Clear of Common Training Hazards". Visit www.tri-hard.com for more information.

Jesse Kropelnicki is an elite/pro level triathlon coach and founder of QT2 Systems, LLC, a leading provider of personal triathlon coaching, run coaching, and sports nutrition. Besides his primary focus of coaching, Jesse is a veteran age group triathlete, and member of the QT2 Elite Triathlon Team. He is the triathlon coach of professional athletes Caitlin Snow, Dede Griesbauer, Ethan Brown, and Tim Snow among others. He is also the nutrition/cardio advisor for professional UFC fighter Kenny Florian. His interests lie in coaching professional triathletes using quantitative training and nutrition protocols. You can track his other coaching comments/ideas via his blog at www.kropelnicki.com. Jesse will present the workshop, "Improving Triathlon Specific Sport Mechanics"

Patrick McCrann, co-founder of Endurance Nation and elite triathlon and endurance sport coach. Patrick has spent the last 7+ years building an unparalleled network of internet-based resources and real-worl training opportunities for age group triathletes. Patrick's articles on triathlon, training and endurance have appeared on Xtri.com, TransitionTimes, Active.com and Inside Triathlon magazine. Patrick will give the seminar, "Mastering Race Day: The Four Keys of Triathlon Execution". Learn more about Patrick at www.EnduranceNation.us.

Dean Phillips, owner and lead Fitter of Fit Werx². Dean is a SICI Certified Advanced Fit Technician and performs 400 bike fittings annually. He has been a pro triathlete since 2006 and well regarded for his cycling acccomplishments which include course record holder at both the Charlie Baker Cycling Time Trial in Concord, MA and ECV Cycling Time Trial in Hamilton, MA. Dean will co-present the seminar, "Improving your Comfort and Performance on the Bike". 

Nick Radkewich, USAT Level I Certified Coach, 2000 US Olympic Team Member in Triathlon, 1998 Triathlete Magazine Olympic Athlete of the Year, 1998 USA Triathlon Triathlete of the Year, 1998 USOC Triathlete of the Year, 5x Elite World Championship Team Member. Nick will present the seminar, "Run Training for Triathlons".

Victoria VanNederynen, chiropractor, Full Body Active Release Techniques (ART) practitioner with advanced certification in Kinesio Taping. Dr. VanNederynen trains and competes in triathlons and completed her first Ironman event at Lake Placid in 2009. She has also been a treating physician at Ironman Lake Placid on multiple occassions. Dr. VanNederynen is a physician at Performance Health Center in Natick, MA and will co-present the seminar, "The 3 S's of Balance: Symmetry, Stretching and Strengthening". To learn more visit www.PerformanceHealthCenter.com

Brad Weiss, chiropractor, certified Active Release Techniques (ART) practitioner, owner Performance Health Center. Dr. Weiss co-writes a monthly column in New England Competitor magazine and has been a treating physicial at multiple Ironman events. Dr. Weiss will co-present the seminar, "The 3 S's of Balance: Symmetry, Stretching and Strengthening". To learn more visit www.PerformanceHealthCenter.com

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