At age 73 Ed Whitlock became the first person 70 years or older to run a marathon in under three hours. He then broke his own record, twice. Now in his early 80s, Whitlock continues to compete in long-distance and track competitions and holds over 18 world records recognised by World Masters Athletics.
Dr. Louis Bherer is the scientific director of Concordia’s PERFORM Centre, dedicated to improving health though prevention and lifestyle management. Bherer’s research has focused on direct biophysiological benefits that exercise has on cognition, memory, attention and intellectual speed in older adults.
Join Ed Whitlock as he speaks with Louis Bherer about what has kept him on the run for so long and how embracing a healthy lifestyle through your later years can help you stay sharp, both physically and mentally. The conversation will be moderated by the Globe and Mail’s chief Quebec correspondent Sophie Cousineau.
When: Wednesday, May, 1, 2013, 7 p.m.
Where: D.B. Clarke Theatre, 1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd., Montreal
Reserve your seat http://www.concordia.ca/now/newsmakers/conversation-series/
Tickets are free of charge but reservations are required.
Related links:
• PERFORM Centre
• Globe and Mail – Concordia conversation series on aging well
