KAR Running Mechanics Workshop
Date and time
Thursday, January 7, 2027
Date and time
Thursday, January 7, 2027
Location
1401 West Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo, MI
Date and time
Thursday, January 7, 2027
Location
1401 West Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo, MI
KAR is please to hold the third edition of it Running Mechanics Workshop this coming January and February. In an effort to improve the Workshop, this year it will be held at Western Michigan University's Reed Field House so that on track form drills can be added to put into practice the skill being taught during the first half of each class session. The Workshop program will begin with an assessment of each participant's current running mechanics by Dr. Jon Deming to identify problematic movement and produce an individualized plan to address those problem areas. Then, at following Workshop sessions, we will cover corrective strength and mobility exercises during the first half or so of a session before moving to the indoor track to practice good running mechanic drills. The drills will include important, fundamental drills repeated each week to build a strong foundation of movement and then some drills particular to the topic of the day. Below is a detailed schedule of the Workshop.
January 7
Functional movement evaluation at True-2-Form
January 14
Return and explanation of functional movement evaluation Deep core and posture exercises (the foundation of good mechanics) Introduction to principles of good running mechanics Introduction to running form drills (vertical shin and stability)
January 21
Hip/glute complex and hip joint mobility On track form drills (glute activation/strength, hips mobility/extension)
January 28
Foot, ankle, and arch function and strength On track form drills (foot plant and stability at plant)
February 4
Elastic recoil (the secret of energy efficiency) On track form drills (tendon loading, muscle stiffness)
February 11
Torso control (counter rotation and effect on overall stability) On track form drills (elbow drive and core control)
February 18
Joint stability and posture On track form drills (balance and stability at foot plant)
February 25
The big picture: healthy training (integration of movement training with your running) On track form drills
Time and Locations
True-2-Form and WMU Reed Fieldhouse Thursdays 6:00 to 7:30 (the track will remain open until 8:00 for your use)
Workshop leaders
Dr. Jon DemingFounder/Owner True-2-FormDoctor of Podiatric Medicine, CCPS Mike StraubelHead Cross Country Coach and Distance Coach, Valparaiso University, 35 years
Registration Limit and Fee
Because of space and time limitations, registration is limited to 30. The registration fee is $200 per person. The fee includes the movement evaluation and important exercise equipment provided.
Questions
For questions, contact Mike Straubel Mike.straubel@kalamazooarearunners.org