One of the most accessible forms of exercise is also the oldest: running. Adam Penner, speed development coach and certified trainer at Penner Fitness Training upcoming running clinic is the perfect place to not only map out a well-rounded running regime, but learn techniques to avoid injury so you can go the distance.

Running Clinic | The Basics
Saturday September 16
10:00 am – 1:15 pm
St. Vital Park (meet by duck pond)
$75 for early bird (until Aug 20th) $90 regular registration
Registration: pennerfitness@hotmail.ca (include name, age, years of running experience, etransfer)
Note: Attendees will receive a $10 coupon to Stride Ahead running store

There will be time for a formal Q&A at the end, however we will make sure that there are opportunities to ask questions along the way within each hour session.

Hour 1 | Basic efficient running mechanics overview head to toes, proper training techniques.

• Proper running form 101.
• Get the latest on running mechanics and tips
• Learn how the pros train
• Learn basic movements and drills for warm up, workouts, and cool down

Hour 2 | Running injuries, prevention, and recovery (done in partnership with Revolution Rehab)

• Runner’s knee (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome)
• Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome, Achilles Tendinitis,
• Plantar fasciitis, Hamstring Strains, Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (shin splints),
• Stress fractures (bones of the feet or tibia), Sesamoiditis, Chronic Lumbar Spine Irritation,
• Foam rolling techniques explained and demonstrated.

Hour 3 | Strength training for runners, supplementary training, Q&A

• Core/pillar strength
• Focus on functional movement strength training
• Running mechanics and the complimentary movements needed to maximize your running goals.