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. January 7 Functional movement evaluation at True-2-Form January 14 Return and explanation of functional movement evaluationDeep core and posture exercises (the foundation of good mechanics)Introduction to principles of good running mechanicsIntroduction to running form drills (vertical shin and stability) January 21 Hip/glute complex and hip joint mobilityOn track form drills (glute activation/strength, hips mobility/extension) January 28 Foot, ankle, and arch function and strengthOn 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 postureOn 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 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 DemingFounder/Owner True-2-FormDoctor of Podiatric Medicine, CCPSMike StraubelHead 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 Mike.straubel@kalamazooarearunners.org