The Running School Coaching programme involves analyzing running biomechanics and creating tailored coaching sessions to improve running technique, performance and above all enjoyment. The training programme is based on an individual’s fitness ability and initially involves six training sessions and a training schedule to follow in their own time. We Coach recreational and elite Athletes as well as youngsters.
The first session is spent analyzing and assessing biomechanics, the way we move, the way we walk and jog. The coach identifies any weakness in technique that is present, and then starts correcting the biomechanics and functional weaknesses. In simple terms – optimizing the running technique, not to a ‘one size fits all’ technique but to a technique that suits the individual’s body type and goals.
The following training sessions are dedicated to teaching and coaching the correct technique, based on fitness levels and what the individual wants to achieve. Homework is also given so that people can follow when they are on their own.
The training will be based on individual fitness levels and include a Running School® Handbook on running programmes, nutrition, strength work and & stretching guide. The training sessions can be spread over six weeks or can be completed in a shorter period of time.
If you look at advice and training programmes for novice or fun runners in magazines, books or on internet websites you will find a lot of advice on volume of training, frequency of training, running clubs, shoes, clothes, heart rate monitors, places to run etc. You will not find advice on:
- How to use your arms while running?
- What is the best way for the foot to land?
- How can you run faster?
- How to reduce repetitive strain injuries?
- How can you change your inefficient running style?
Most of the injuries that runners get are because of muscle imbalances which develop through poor technique or due to landing shock. The running style that many novice runners and many seasoned recreational runners adopt is very inefficient and causes stresses and strains on the body, which causes the majority of runners, about 65%, to get injured every year, and the numbers are much higher when they enter a race and start increasing the volume or intensity of their running. The reason? Most haven’t been taught how to run.
“After injury or surgery the biomechanics of how we move can change and if not corrected and addressed this can lead to further injury or a slower recovery from the initial injury.
The Running School techniques can also be used to re-train and re-educate runners post injury or surgery and as part of their rehabilitation programme.
The exciting fact surrounding The Running School is that it will help athletes of all ages run faster, recover from injury quicker and increase levels of performance and enjoyment of sport.”
Contact Us
To register your interest and check current availability on workshops and courses, please email run@runningschool.co.uk
or call us 020 8563 0007
