Course: Anatomy of a Runner - Identifying and Rectifying Imbalances and Weaknesses - 6 Week Course

Start Date: October 2024

Location: Live on Zoom and online course access

Format: Online course material with weekly 1 hour live sessions on Zoom

Suitable For: Personal Trainers, Running Coaches, Fitness Instructors, Yoga Teachers and Runners wanting to know more about their body.

Instructor: Ash Foster

Anatomy of a Runner - Identifying and Rectifying Imbalances and Weaknesses - 6 Week Course

  • Comprehensive Runner's Anatomy

    Deep dive into the musculoskeletal system focusing on key muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments critical for running.

    Detailed study of muscle functions and their roles in running efficiency and injury prevention.

  • Biomechanics of Running

    In-depth understanding of the biomechanics involved in the running gait cycle.

    Learn about the phases of running, including stance phase, swing phase, and double float phase.

    Explore the kinematics (movement patterns) and kinetics (forces) that affect running performance.

  • Identifying Imbalances and Weaknesses

    Techniques for visual and functional movement screening to identify muscular imbalances.

    Learn about assessing and diagnosing common weaknesses in runners.

  • Strength Training for Runners

    Targeted strength exercises for key muscle groups including hamstrings, quadriceps, glutes, calves, and hip flexors.

    Developing personalised strength training programmes to enhance runner performance and prevent injuries.

  • Flexibility and Mobility Enhancement

    The importance of flexibility and mobility in improving range of motion and running efficiency.

    Learn dynamic and static stretching routines and mobility drills tailored for runners.

  • Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation

    Comprehensive coverage of common running injuries such as IT band syndrome, shin splints, plantar fasciitis, and more.

    Preventive strategies and rehabilitative exercises to address and manage these injuries effectively.

Benefits for you:

Boost Your Professional Expertise:

  • Unlock Advanced Knowledge: Gain a deep understanding of runner-specific anatomy and biomechanics, setting you apart as an expert in your field.

Enhance Client Outcomes:

  • Personalised Programmes: Learn to create tailored strength and flexibility programmes that address individual imbalances and weaknesses.

  • Injury Prevention: Equip yourself with the tools to identify and correct common running issues before they lead to injuries, helping your clients stay healthy and active.

  • Performance Improvement: Help your runners improve their efficiency, speed, and endurance through scientifically-backed techniques.

Expand Your Career Opportunities:

  • Diverse Applications: Apply your knowledge across various roles, from personal training and yoga instruction to specialised running coaching.

  • Increased Demand: Become a go-to expert for runners looking to optimise their performance and prevent injuries, increasing your client base.

Why Should I Book This Course?

By enrolling in this 6-week course, you are making a valuable investment in your professional development and your clients' success. You'll gain advanced knowledge and practical skills that will set you apart in the competitive field of fitness and running coaching.

This course not only enhances your ability to improve runners performance and prevent injuries but also expands your career opportunities and professional network. Whether you're a personal trainer, yoga teacher, or running coach, this course provides the tools and expertise you need to excel and grow in your career.

Course Dates: Course Access Opens 14th October. First live session Sunday 20th October then weekly for 6 weeks 5pm UK time / 9am Pacific Time / 12pm Eastern Time

This Course Includes: Access to online course, weekly course programme to follow along to and complete.
1 X 60 minute Live Zoom session with Ash

What will you learn?:

Runner's Musculoskeletal Anatomy: Understand key bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments involved in running.

Biomechanics of Running: Learn about the phases of the running gait cycle and how movement patterns affect performance.

Gait Analysis: Develop skills to conduct and interpret basic gait analysis to identify imbalances and inefficiencies.

Muscular Imbalances: Techniques for identifying common muscular imbalances and weaknesses in runners.

Strength Training: Implement targeted strength exercises for key muscle groups like hamstrings, quadriceps, glutes, calves, and hip flexors.

Flexibility and Mobility: Learn dynamic and static stretching routines and mobility drills tailored for runners.

Injury Prevention: Strategies to prevent common running injuries such as IT band syndrome, shin splints, plantar fasciitis, and more.

Rehabilitation Exercises: Develop rehabilitative exercises and protocols to address and manage running injuries effectively.

Individualised Training Programmes: Create personalised strength and flexibility programs to enhance runner performance and prevent injuries.

After Booking Course: You will gain access to the course area that will go live on October 14th 2024. You will be able to create a unique login and password to access the course area.

Please note the course material won’t be live and visible until October 14th to work in tandem with the weekly live Zoom online sessions with Ash.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to elevate your coaching game and make a lasting impact on your clients’ running journeys.

Sign up today and take the first step toward becoming a top-tier expert in runner’s anatomy.

Coach your clients to Run Better