KAR Running Mechanics Workshop

KAR is please to hold the third edition of it Running Mechanics Workshop this coming January and February.  In an effort to improve the Workshop, this year it will be held at Western Michigan University's Reed Field House so that on track form drills can be added to put into practice the skill being taught during the first half of each class session.  The Workshop program will begin with an assessment of each participant's current running mechanics by Dr. Jon Deming to identify problematic movement and produce an individualized plan to address those problem areas.  Then, at following Workshop sessions, we will cover corrective strength and mobility exercises during the first half or so of a session before moving to the indoor track to practice good running mechanic drills.  The drills will include important, fundamental drills repeated each week to build a strong foundation of movement and then some drills particular to the topic of the day.   Below is a detailed  schedule of the Workshop.

                                                                                  Primary Benefits/Goals of Workshop:

                                                                              (1) More efficient use of energy

                                                                              (2) Improve durability (reduce injury risk)

January 7

• Functional movement evaluation at True-2-Form 

January 14

• Return and explanation of functional movement evaluation
• Deep core and posture exercises (the foundation of good mechanics)
• Introduction to principles of good running mechanics
• Introduction to running form drills (vertical shin and stability)

January 21

• Hip/glute complex and hip joint mobility
• On track form drills (glute activation/strength, hips mobility/extension)

January 28

• Foot, ankle, and arch function and strength
• On track form drills (foot plant and stability at plant)

February 4

• Elastic recoil (the secret of energy efficiency)
• On track form drills (tendon loading, muscle stiffness)

February 11

• Torso control (counter rotation and effect on overall stability)
• On track form drills (elbow drive and core control)

February 18

• Joint stability and posture
• On track form drills (balance and stability at foot plant)

February 25

• The big picture: healthy training (integration of movement training with your running)
• On track form drills

                                                      The drills session will be a good workout in themselves                                                                   

Time and Locations

•  True-2-Form and WMU Reed Fieldhouse
•  Thursdays 6:00 to 7:30 (the track will remain open until 8:00 for your use) 

Workshop leaders

• Dr. Jon Deming Founder/Owner True-2-FormDoctor of Podiatric Medicine, CCPS
• Mike Straubel Head Cross Country Coach and Distance Coach, Valparaiso University, 35 years

Registration Limit and Fee

        Because of space and time limitations, registration is limited to 30.  The registration fee is $200 per person.  The fee includes the movement evaluation and important exercise equipment provided.

Questions

      For questions, contact Mike Straubel at Mike.straubel@kalamazooarearunners.org