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RUNNING ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPMENT

Having a biomechanical running analysis is an important part of your performance development.  Improving running technique can play a significant role in limiting risk of injury, helping you run pain free as well as getting faster.

WHY DO YOU NEED A BIOMECHANICAL ANALYSIS?

Running is a skill that we can all work on and improve.  Analysing your form, highlighting imperfections and developing technique is important.  It can play a key part in helping you to avoid injury, to run faster, or crucially in endurance events it can help delay fatigue.  By working together we can improve your "running skill" and with it performance.

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I believe there are three main reasons why you will benefit from a biomechanical analysis:

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1.  INJURY REHABILITATION AND PREVENTION:

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Many runners experience common aches and pains in the foot, the ankles, the Achilles, the calves, around the knee, in the hips and in their lower back.  Running is a skill that can be improved with analysis and technical development.  A biomechanical analysis can identify imperfections that over time cause lots of discomfort.  The process can also identify imperfections that may lead to an injury if not solved.  Studies have shown that significant percentages of runners have time off during the season because of recurring injuries.  Together we can help you run without discomfort and reduce the risk of long term problems.

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2.  IMPROVING SPEED

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Analysing technique will help identify areas for improvement.  If we can get you into better positions throughout the running gait, improve the way you apply force to the ground, utilising the elastic properties of your muscles and tendons - we can very realistically improve your speed.

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3.  DELAYING FATIGUE

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Long endurance events are often about delaying fatigue as much as they are about travelling at speed.  The two go hand in hand.  As a very basic rule, the faster you go the faster you will fatigue.  The drop in performance in the final 10km of a marathon is prime example.  This may not be a biomechanics issue alone but it is an important factor.  By improving technique we can improve your running economy, the amount of oxygen you use at a given speed.  If we reduce the oxygen cost then we reduce the intensity of the level of exercise, meaning you can maintain a given pace for longer, or potentially go faster.  Improved biomechanics also helps to reduce ground reaction forces with each foot strike.  This in turn reduces the stress on the muscle and reduces mechanical breakdown, again meaning sustaining performance for longer.

USING STATE OF THE ART VIDEO ANALYSIS TECHNOLOGY

The images below provide examples of just some of the areas we will look at to analyse and improve your running technique.  Using state of the art technology we will take a detailed look at your technique, using slow motion, diagrammatic illustrations, video comparisons and voice over explanations to help you understand, refer back to and improve.  Most importantly you will leave with a clear plan to progress your running.

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RUNNING ANALYSIS AND COACHING IN THE FIELD

Video analysis and coaching at a location of your choice.  If you live in the Edinburgh area and would prefer to meet remotely to look at biomechanics, we can do just that.  We will capture top quality footage in the field, perform an in depth analysis and learn drills to develop performance.

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This works fantastically well as part of the "Running Analysis Bundle."  See below for different options.

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RUNNING ANALYSIS

£100

  • Detailed discussion on experience, injury history and performance.

  • Shoe analysis.  

  • Initial filming and detailed biomechanical analysis.

  • Mobility and possible strength interventions.

  • Drills and technical focus points for development.

  • Video feedback with commentary and full explanation.

RUNNING ANALYSIS BUNDLE 
£350 for 5 Sessions

  • Session 1:  Initial analysis and assessment (see Running Analysis).

  • Session 2 - 4:  Follow up technical development and analysis sessions.  Best completed once a week for the 5 week block.

  • Session 5:  Re video and analyse to provide feedback on improvement and future direction of training.

  • Video feedback with commentary and full explanation following completion of the 5 week block.  

  • Before and after comparisons.

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