RunningMechanics

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We did EMG studies showing actual decreased hamstring activity during sled sprints six years ago in Tampa. Now @PedroE_Alcaraz has a paper out with the rest of the team showing similar findings. Anything beyond simple changes to me is likely too finite to make claims on.

I can’t believe a human can do this.. I pulled a hammy hopping out of the shower this morning..

“It’s gotta be the shoes!” nytimes.com/2020/01/31/spo…

When a team or organization approaches us about getting faster, we first discuss their commitment around creating a “Culture of Speed.” It’s not just about exercises, reps or programming. It’s about everything from… instagram.com/p/B77LXH3nCNe/…

Great group of coaches and professionals at our 2 Day courses grandcanyonuniversity gcu @gcu_lopes in Phoenix, AZ this weekend, The small group setting was perfect for taking deep dives into the planning and… instagram.com/p/B6raRYtnlZW/…

More from Nikos, Eric, Hunter and Yoda as they cover microstretching principles! _ #stretching #microstretching #quadriceps #yoda #education #learning @ Vancouver, British Columbia instagram.com/p/B6Td2Junyqi/…

It’s always great to have other experts like Nikos Apostolopoulos doing demos at our Running Mechanics Professional events. In this case, Nikos is doing an assessment as part of his microstretching technique and… instagram.com/p/B6PjQ47HLGh/…

In our last Running Mechanics Professional course, we covered the concept of multiple short acceleration efforts (7 strides) to prepare athletes for the demands of their sports. Not only does this work in smaller… instagram.com/p/B5nxwVjHFCi/…

The next set of courses will be in Phoenix, Arizona during the weekend of December 28-29, 2019 at Grand Canyon University. Some people may be asking, “Why are you doing continuing education during the holidays?”… instagram.com/p/B5UbzRZHij3/…

Thank you to all of the professionals who attended our Level 1 and 2 courses this weekend in Vancouver. It was a fabulous group of dedicated individuals on hand from both the local area and various parts of the US!… instagram.com/p/B5TEz7VHfio/…

Fabulous group to work with at the Running Mechanics Professional courses in Vancouver @TwistYVR eastvansportsrehab today! More content to cover tomorrow! _ #sprint #sprinting #run #training #running #fast… instagram.com/p/B5POGA8HFxT/…

Nothing better than having all participants sprint at our courses! The Dallas/Plano, Texas event was spectacular due to the enthusiastic professionals who attended at a world class facility at Children’s Health… instagram.com/p/B46WgpHHH4G/…

The website for the Running Mechanics Professional Certification program is now live. Don't get left in the blocks with your professional development.

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