A Masterclass on Running Form
06/21/23 • 61 min
Should runners be practicing their form?
Running is one of the few sports that we typically spend all our time training but not practicing. But running is a highly skilled movement, and while there is no perfect running form, should we look to optimize form to boost performance and reduce injuries?
Here to answer all these questions and provide a masterclass on the subject is Doug Adams
Doug is a Physical Therapist who has published and spoken at an international level on all things related to running, taught thousands of professionals his approach to running gait analysis, and designed and created a widely-adopted portable 3D Motion Analysis system called Helix 3D for analyzing and categorizing running form.
Specifically, we cover:
- how running gait impacts overall running performance
- common mistakes or inefficiencies in running form
- specific drills or exercises that can help improve running form?
- how optimizing running form can improve performance and reduce the risk of injuries
- Marching Drills - https://youtu.be/WnXk6GK9wPM
- Wall Drill - https://youtu.be/3yefkVPBLbQ
- FREE Essential Elements of Running Course - https://rundna.com/product/essential-elements-of-running/
- If anyone is interested in taking a guided virtual runner readiness assessment we do have a way people can self-test and get a plan to help them with their top priority (Training, strength, flexibility, specific injuries, etc) - https://app.rundna.com/public/survey
- Follow RunnersConnect on Instagram
- Join the Elite Treatment where you get first dibs on everything RTTT each month!
- Runners Connect Winner's Circle Facebook Community
- RunnersConnect Facebook page
- GET EXPERT COACHING AT RUNNERSCONNECT!
This week’s show brought to you by:
AG1
Adding AG1 to my daily routine has been the best thing I've done all year. If you've been thinking about trying AG1 as well, but the price kept holding you back, AG1 has made it an even better deal for Run to the Top listeners by giving you a year's supply of Vitamin D plus 5 travel packs and a money back guarantee if you don’t love it when you use the link athleticgreens.com/rttt.
Timeline Nutrition
Timeline Nutrition has developed a groundbreaking product called Mitopure that revitalizes your mitochondria, which creates energy in nearly every cell in your body so it has the energy to do its job and keep you healthy and functioning right. Go to timelinenutrition.com and use promo code RUNNERSCONNECT for 10% off the plan of your choice.
BiOptimizers
Today’s episode is sponsored by Magnesium Breakthrough from Bioptimizers. Their industry-leading magnesium supplement helps you sleep better and reduce stress. Just head to magbreakthrough.com/runtothetop and use code run10 to save 10 percent when you try Magnesium Breakthrough. Plus, if it doesn’t improve your sleep and energy levels like it did for me, or if you’re not satisfied for any reason, they have a 100% money-back guarantee so there’s no risk in trying it out.
Should runners be practicing their form?
Running is one of the few sports that we typically spend all our time training but not practicing. But running is a highly skilled movement, and while there is no perfect running form, should we look to optimize form to boost performance and reduce injuries?
Here to answer all these questions and provide a masterclass on the subject is Doug Adams
Doug is a Physical Therapist who has published and spoken at an international level on all things related to running, taught thousands of professionals his approach to running gait analysis, and designed and created a widely-adopted portable 3D Motion Analysis system called Helix 3D for analyzing and categorizing running form.
Specifically, we cover:
- how running gait impacts overall running performance
- common mistakes or inefficiencies in running form
- specific drills or exercises that can help improve running form?
- how optimizing running form can improve performance and reduce the risk of injuries
- Marching Drills - https://youtu.be/WnXk6GK9wPM
- Wall Drill - https://youtu.be/3yefkVPBLbQ
- FREE Essential Elements of Running Course - https://rundna.com/product/essential-elements-of-running/
- If anyone is interested in taking a guided virtual runner readiness assessment we do have a way people can self-test and get a plan to help them with their top priority (Training, strength, flexibility, specific injuries, etc) - https://app.rundna.com/public/survey
- Follow RunnersConnect on Instagram
- Join the Elite Treatment where you get first dibs on everything RTTT each month!
- Runners Connect Winner's Circle Facebook Community
- RunnersConnect Facebook page
- GET EXPERT COACHING AT RUNNERSCONNECT!
This week’s show brought to you by:
AG1
Adding AG1 to my daily routine has been the best thing I've done all year. If you've been thinking about trying AG1 as well, but the price kept holding you back, AG1 has made it an even better deal for Run to the Top listeners by giving you a year's supply of Vitamin D plus 5 travel packs and a money back guarantee if you don’t love it when you use the link athleticgreens.com/rttt.
Timeline Nutrition
Timeline Nutrition has developed a groundbreaking product called Mitopure that revitalizes your mitochondria, which creates energy in nearly every cell in your body so it has the energy to do its job and keep you healthy and functioning right. Go to timelinenutrition.com and use promo code RUNNERSCONNECT for 10% off the plan of your choice.
BiOptimizers
Today’s episode is sponsored by Magnesium Breakthrough from Bioptimizers. Their industry-leading magnesium supplement helps you sleep better and reduce stress. Just head to magbreakthrough.com/runtothetop and use code run10 to save 10 percent when you try Magnesium Breakthrough. Plus, if it doesn’t improve your sleep and energy levels like it did for me, or if you’re not satisfied for any reason, they have a 100% money-back guarantee so there’s no risk in trying it out.
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It’s that time of year again when most runners are starting the real meat of their training plan.
The summer has started, you’ve had your few weeks of building back into a plan, and now the real work begins.
At RunnersConnect, we work with hundreds of runners each season and one of the big benefits of that is how much data we’re able to see every year.
We’re able to see huge patterns across what type of training runners are doing when they start training for their race, what types of training and plans they’ve done in the past, and of course what’s worked and what hasn’t.
In today’s episode we go in-depth on 4 of the biggest issues we see when looking at the data and give you some helpful tips on how to make sure you don’t succumb to the same mistakes.
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TANRI
Tanri offers all-natural traditional suncreens, SPF 30 mineral sunscreen, SPF 15 lip balm, an SPF 15 Daily Moisturizer, and an After-Sun Restorative Moisturizer made for runners, by runners. If you want to give Tanri a try, head over to Tanri.com and use the code RTTT15 to get 15% off your entire purchase for the entire month of June.
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Lagoon
Lagoon specializes in making pillows designed specifically for runners and athletes to help them optimize their sleep and recovery.
Their sleep quiz pairs you with the perfect pillow for you based on sleep position, body size and more.
And the data on sleep improvement isn’t only from research papers. Using her whoop device, US Olympic Trials marathon qualifier Caitlin Keen saw her deep, restorative sleep increase by 52 minutes when she switched to a Lagoon pillow.
If you want to see the dramatic affect a pillow designed just for you can be, head to https://lagoonsleep.com/top
Then take their awesome 2 minute sleep quiz that matches you with the Lagoon pillow that’s perfect for you. Plus, if you use the code TOP at checkout, you’ll also save 15% off your purchase.
Next Episode
Inside Elite Training: Dealing with Setbacks
A few months ago we shared a peek inside a week of training of an elite runner, our very own coach Alex Ostberg.
Based on your feedback, you really enjoyed seeing how an elite runner shares the same struggles, doubts, and challenges you do, even though they are running paces and times that seem out of this world.
Well, Coach Alex is back with another relatable glimpse inside a week of training of an elite runner.
Alex is currently building back from a setback in his training, which I know many of us have also experienced. He’ll share...
- The mental and physical challenges of building back
- The mindset of shifting goals and races when things don’t go as planned
- How he’s building his training to come back stronger.
This is a really great, in-depth look at the mindset and training of an elite runner in a situation all of us can understand and learn from.
Connect, Comment, Community- Follow RunnersConnect on Instagram
- Join the Elite Treatment where you get first dibs on everything RTTT each month!
- Runners Connect Winner's Circle Facebook Community
- RunnersConnect Facebook page
- GET EXPERT COACHING AT RUNNERSCONNECT!
This week’s show brought to you by:
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Perform is an amino acid based formulation that I simply add to my water bottle during my run. It tastes great and is easy on my stomach.
Clinical studies have shown that Perform helps improve endurance, reduce fatigue, and increase muscle protein synthesis so you recover faster after the run. Check out the research here: https://aminoco.com/rttt
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DriSeats waterproof seat covers are designed specifically for runners. Unlike towels, they are 100% waterproof and easily fit over your entire seat so you don’t have any missed spots.
Plus, they are super easy to slide over your seat so it’s ready in seconds and they are machine washable so they are easy to clean and be ready for your next run.
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