Pose Running Coach

10/10/2025

Got a running injury??

Makes you wonder why most runners don’t pay enough attention to running technique when it’s pretty obvious this difference it makes.

How you move decides where the stress goes. In a lab study with a force plate and 3D cameras, runners who learned Pose running with attention to form through alignment and timing showed about a 50% drop in the knee’s workload compared with heel-toe running.

https://health.posemethod.com/evidence-briefs/pose-running-reduces-knee-impact/

01/03/2024

Well done to those who completed the Running Technique Workshop on Sunday! Great group to coach and loved seeing the improvements to your running techniques.
🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

27/02/2023

I’M RUNNING (PUN INTENDED) ANOTHER ONE…

So after having a successful running workshop at 3M Fitness last year I’ve decided to put on another one incase there are more people wanting to seek better running technique. If you don’t know much about me, I’ve been coaching running technique for 15 years at various places all over the UK and abroad.

It’s a 3 hour workshop so we can get as much coaching in as possible to help people improve their form.

The workshop includes:

* Learning the theory and biomechanics behind good running technique
* Video analysis of each persons current form who attends the workshop
* Video analysis at the end of workshop to see individual improvements
* Watch videos of people (including elite athletes) with varying styles
* Learning which footwear is best
* How to avoid running injuries
* How to go faster
* How to run further
* Debunk myths/misconceptions behind common running practice
* How over pronation and supination affect our running
* Learn key skills that will help you train for better technique
* Practice the technique with instant feedback from me
* Q+A

All the stuff we learn on the workshop will be sent to you privately via dropbox.

Date: Saturday 6th May - 12:30-3:30
Address: 3M Fitness, Redhill Farm Estate, Wateringbury, Maidstone, ME18 5LB

£60 pp for 3M fitness members
£80 pp for non-members

DM if you wish to sign up as there are limited spaces
Other ways to contact me are:
[email protected] / / 07912434300

01/11/2022

This is not a surprise if you consider how many people still don’t know how to run safely using a technique.

Running shoe companies know this. They are in the business of selling shoes. We know this and we are in the business of education.

The most important thing for you is to know why you are buying running shoes. It's simple. Running barefoot is nice on grass or sand. Most of us do not have that luxury. We need running shoes and it is great that there are companies that make and sell them. But.

Running shoes could never solve running related injuries. Shoes are either protective gear or stylish expression. The best thing they can offer is protection from rough terrain for our delicate or not so delicate skin.

Shoes (what you put on) can never substitute skill of movement (what you do).

Acquire a skill of running. Learn how to run. This is the only way to be injury free and free to run whenever you want for as long as you want wherever you want.

Buy new running shoes for the right reasons, like, because they fit well and you like the style. Buy as many pairs as you wish - it’s ok to have an expression for a mood or a pair to match your outfit.

Your running shoes do not need to be changed according to your mileage but only when they wear out. When you move skillfully however, your shoes will last longer.

19/10/2022

I had a great time last weekend helping some of the Tunbridge Wells Ladies Rugby Team improve their running technique. Thanks to Sophie for arranging, and everyone who attended!

19/10/2022

Had a fantastic day at my Running Technique Workshop earlier this month! I was so impressed with the improvements to technique made in just 3 hours.
3M Fitness was a brilliant location - plenty of room for theory & drills indoors, and space for video analysis alongside some vineyards and a beautiful view!
Massive thanks to Lindsay for hosting, and to everyone who came along - Colette, Catriona, Jacob & Colin. 🙌

09/09/2022

07/09/2022

If you haven’t ever questioned why you land on the heel the you don’t know how much damage you are doing.

"Besides absorbing the shock of your body weight, landing on the ball of the foot unleashes the muscular-tendon elastic system, decreasing both impact and energy expenditure, while helping propel you into your next stride. The heel strike, by contrast, takes this beautifully evolved system out of the equation and the ankle, knee, and hip have to handle the impact of running. The
result: an unacceptably high rate of injury."

Excerpt from the Running Revolution book. Learn more at https://posemethod.com/thebook

07/09/2022

Being clear about what you are aiming for is the best practice in sport

A new study (2022) on video analysis just came out - a set of previously published work was reviewed and analyzed. The authors wanted to see how reliable the current methods of conducting video analysis are. Considering how popular video analysis is on social media, and how many people (professional and layman) rely on the results - this was very necessary.

Here are 2 crucial conclusions:

1.A standard needs to be established. Since there isn't one yet, the data collected, the manner of collection, the assessments, etc are dependent on who is doing the analysis. That's like 2 people having a conversation in 2 different languages. They both use language to communicate, they just don't understand what the other one is saying.

2. Analyzing the movement of the body instead of discussing what degree your elbows are bent at, or your knees, or your ankles, makes it easier to communicate and understand each other for those doing the analysis and receiving it.

The Pose Method (1977) provides a standard for teaching and learning running, as well as conducting video analysis.

To get your video analysis done, find a Certified Running Technique Specialist at TechniqueSpecialist.com

To learn how to do your own video analysis, take our online course at courses.posemethod.com

Interested in reading the above mentioned work? Google "Reliability and validity of 2-dimensional video analysis for a running task: A systematic review".

07/06/2022

Isn’t it weird…?🤔

🏃‍♀️We think running is so easy and natural, but so many people get injured or find it difficult.

🏃We’re taught how to do a squat or deadlift safety and efficiently in the gym, but the same emphasis doesn’t go for running technique?

🏃‍♂️And did you know? The shoes you are wearing could actually be contributing to your running injuries and economy.

Come join my 3 hour Running Technique Workshop - Saturday 11th June 10am at Crossfit Hunta, Marden

It includes:

- Specific drills to transform your technique
- Video analysis so you can get same day feedback
- FREE copy of materials learnt including your video analysis.

To book click here: http://poserunningcoach.co.uk/registration-checkout/

Or contact me - [email protected]

Check out the video in this post to see an example of what can be achieved in just 3 hours.

07/06/2022

5th place! 🥳