2-DAYS ONLY EXCLUSIVE LIVE EVENT
Some of Our Speakers' Certifications

2020 Was A Struggle…
And Everything Has Changed!
Races got canceled, motivation was a struggle, and we looked for new ways to have goals and keep running.
And no matter how 2021 turns out, you can make it your best running year ever.
We gathered the best runners, coaches, and experts in the world to teach you the right tools, strategies, and motivation to help you achieve it.
Introducing: The Happy Runner Summit
A two-day, online exclusive, live event to help you take your running to the next level.
Our experienced organizers will be with you every step of the way! We’ll set up ways for you to stay connected with fellow runners and to make it an epic experience.
Meet the Fantastic Speakers

Richelle Weeks
Masters in Physiotherapy
In her session “What You Must Know About Strength Training for Runners” you will learn why all runners should be doing strength training. The main exercises runners should focus on. How strength training can be incorporated into a running routine.

Mike Wardian
Ultra-Runner World Champion
In his session “Growth Mindset and Ultra-running” you will learn Mike’s strategies to run injury free and how to change your mindset as you age. You can still be competitive, run fast and crush records no matter your age.

Alex Hutchinson
Author - "Endure - Mind, Body & Running Performance"
In his session “Mind, Body, and Running Performance” you will learn the role of the brain in determining our physical limits, the importance of mindset, and the power the self-talk, and how failure can lead to better performance in the future.

Segun Makinde
Olympic Track & Field Athlete
In his session “Tapping Into Your Inner Olympian” you will learn the three types of action you can take and use it as a practical way to shift your mindset to take action going into 2021. Segun believes that being an Olympian is more than just going to the Olympic Games, you can have an Olympian Mindset.

Nicholas Thompson
CEO "The Atlantic" - Former Editor in Chief "Wired"
In his session “Aging, Marathon, and Technology” you will learn the amazing journey that Nick took to run his fastest marathon ever at age 43. And then he broke his own PR at 44 twice. All it took was tech, training, and a new understanding of his life.

Diego Alcubierre
Ironman Certified Coach & Bannister co-Founder.
In his session “Inside the Training of Successful Amateur Runners” you will learn the difference in the training of successful amateur runners and the ones that seem to be stuck forever, and how you can start training smarter.

Dr. Alison Marie Helms
NASM & Pre/Postnatal Certified

Dr. Patrick Wilson
Author - "The Athletes' Gut"
In his session “The Athletes’ Gut: The Inside Science of Digestion, Nutrition, and Stomach Distress” you will learn the prevalence of different types of gut distress, experienced by athletes, the underlying causes, strategies for avoiding and managing gut issues.

Rick Prince
UESCA Founder and Director

Dr. Garrett de Jong
Doctor in Chiropractic
In his session “Run Less, Move More” you will learn how to prevent injury, run faster, run further, run happier, and run for life. Sounds too good to be true? It isn’t! Garrett has a fantastic easy to follow approach to training that will blow your mind.

Mark Black
Resilience expert, coach, and author

Tesca Andrew-Wasylik
Certified Pelvic Physiotherapist
In her session “Your Pelvic Floor and Running: What’s “Normal” Anyways?” you will learn What/where the pelvic floor is, the main functions of the pelvic floor and how it relates to running, and how to recognize pelvic floor issues and what to do to fix them

Nathan Kwok
General Manager for Sports 4

Alan Brookes
Race Director for Canada Running Series
Frequently Asked Questions
The Happy Runner Summit will take place January 28-29.
Watching each presentation live is entirely free.
We will have a private group where you will be able to watch the sessions.
Have More Questions? Drop us an email at diego@bannister.coach
Register Today and Make 2021 Your Best Running Year Ever

Don't miss the opportunity to learn from the best runners, coaches, and experts in the world the right tools, strategies, and motivation to help you achieve your most ambitious running goals.
- Strength Training
- Motivation
- Ultra-Running
- Mobility
- Nutrition
- Injury Prevention
- And More...