Honestly, I didn’t even realize just how much form mattered until I began doing research for our 6-week online course. I mean, sure, I knew it was important if you had an obvious form flaw and it related directly to an injury, but I had know idea about the form/activation/strength connection or how something like a tight hip flexor could be the cause of my achilles injuries. Likewise, after training literally thousands of marathoners, I never connected the form breakdowns to the muscle cramps many marathoners experienced.

Part of that was likely trepidation due to all the info that is available. Seriously, do a google search for “proper running form” and you’re going to see hundreds and thousands of results. Even worst, it seems like everyone is saying something different:

Heel striking is bad, heel striking is fine, you need to run barefoot, do this with your hamstring, no do that.

Even worst, you don’t know who knows what they’re talking about and who doesn’t

It makes the topic of running form daunting and I am sure you feel pretty much the same way.

What I believe, and I think most experts agree, is that there is no one-size-fits-all way to run. Due to your individual biological makeup, it’s virtually guaranteed that YOUR optimal and best running form is going to differ slightly (or maybe even dramatically) from what makes Jenny down the street most efficient.
So, if there isn’t an exact way to run, what the heck is this course all about? Our goal is to develop the optimal and perfect running form for YOU.
I wanted to create something that was systematic, easy to follow, visual, easy to understand, and that helped separate what we know for sure through research and what we may know quite know about running form. And, I wanted to do it with people I trust (researchers, exercise scientists – people with nothing to gain from “marketing” their own style of running)

And I think we did that.

So, how does it work? How do we help you create the most optimal form for YOU?

We start by teaching you the basics of running biomechanics. Each week you’ll have a short lesson on the basics of a specific aspect of running form. The lesson is a video tutorial that shows you both good and bad examples so you can visualize exactly what we’re taking about.

Then, you’ll receive a high-level discussion with one of our guest lectures, where we discuss the topic or biomechanical element in more depth and get into some of the more common questions.

This allows you to have an easy-to-follow, step-by-step process that breaks down each aspect of the gait cycle into simple to understand sections. No marketing, no bullshit. Just proven information verified by the latest research on running mechanics.

Once you understand the elements of proper form, each week we’ll assign you very specific drills, strength exercises, and dynamic stretches designed to help your body develop the strength, flexibility and awareness to move through the gait cycle as it was designed. You’ll have an exact assignment for every day of the week.

This structure and progression will address your strengths and weaknesses to develop a biomechanically sound running style adapted to your biological uniqueness.

What’s included in this course?

This course is set into six modules so that you can make gradual, lasting changes to your form.

Each module includes:

A video lecture on the basics and science behind each movement in the gait cycle. Using video helps provide examples and show you exactly how things should work. These videos are quite different from the 4-part free sample we sent you. Each video in the 6-week course is much more specific and discusses the exact element of the gait cycle we’re discussing for that week.

An advanced discussion with a guest instructor that explores your questions and digs deep into the specific topic. Guest lectures included some of the greatest and most well-respected minds in running mechanics – Pete Larson, Jay Dicharry, Irene Davis, Matt Philips and more.

An outline for the week on when to perform each drill and exercise routine assigned with video and PDF demonstrations for every exercise. You don’t have to figure out how, when and how often to do any of the exercises. You’ll get a specific prescription for every day over the next 6 weeks.

How much is it, how can I buy

This course is priced at $69. And, as a special thank you for being on the RunnersConnect team, we’re going to give you two HUGE specials.

1. We will also have a special, team-only forum for the course. You can ask your questions and get the answers you need at no extra cost. Only those who signup within the first week will gain special access to the forum.

2. As always with any of our products, I’m not happy if you’re not happy, so we offer a full, 100% refund if you’re not satisfied. No fine print. Just email me and I’ll refund your payment immediately.

You can purchase here

Some commonly asked questions

Do I have to start this course right now?

No, you can start any time. The course is entirely self-paced. So, you can start whenever is right for you. If something comes up, you can pause and start back up when you have more time.

How long do I have access to the course and material?

Forever. The course content and any updates will be available to you forever. You can even download everything to have access at your fingertips with no internet connection needed.

How does this course integrate with your strength training for runners program?

Perfectly! Since we designed both, they compliment each other well. If you’re in the early stages of the strength program, you can supplement the exercises in the form course to ensure proper muscle activation. If you’re in the specific phase of the strength program, you can learn the material and implement the form exercises after your goal race. The routines have very little overlap – these form routines are almost entirely all new.