For as long as I can remember I’ve regarded running much like walking, just another hardwired reflexive motor skill that doesn’t require any particular nuance or skill to perform. I was certain that you were either born a world class runner or you weren’t. There was nothing more to do. I went into my initial Gait Analysis with RunFluent expecting confirmation of this theory with only the hope of adjusting my running style to prevent potential injury. I was certain I had already achieved my maximum performance level and that there was no room for improvement. Turns out I was wrong.
In a little under an hour Coach Chris made some expert observations and was able to provide me with a number of techniques that revolutionized my running style! I left his session and after only 3 weeks of practicing saw my 5k time improve by a minute and half and an overall pace improvement of 30 plus second! Even better I was able to increase my run stamina and have recently added 10 and 12 miles to my maximum distance list, a feat for which I would have sworn was impossible.
In the weeks that followed Chris continued to provide me with pointers, technique tweaks, stretching and injury prevention advise but even more importantly, support and encouragement. RunFluent isn’t just a “one-off” running clinic but a partner who is fully vested in my success and committed to keeping me RunningFluent!