Now that you are into the transition phase and preparing for a solid start to the 2010 season, it’s the PERFECT time of the year to get your running biomechanics looked at in order to correct any major flaws that you might have.

The key to running faster, whether it be a triathlon or a road race is running economy. A runners “economy” is a measure of how efficiently he/she is using oxygen while running at a given pace. Your running form is either a major contributor or limiter to your running economy. If you have a lot of wasted motion, it is going to require your body to use a LOT more oxygen, which ultimately slows you velocity and overall running time.

Break Through Multisport is now happy to offer running biomechanical analysis sessions, conducted by Head Coach Ryan Riell. The analysis can either be conducted as an in-person session or over the web via video submission. Coach Ryan will be examining the following aspects of your running mechanics:

1.   Forward Lean
   

2.   Leg Extension
   

3.   Impact Position
   

4.   Head Position
   

5.   Line-of-Sight
   

6.   Arm Position and Swing
   

7.   Vertical Component
   

8.   Cadence
   

9.   Hip Angles and Levels
   

10.   Foot Raise
    

11.   Leg Recovery
    

12.   Stride Length

In-Person Biomechanics Analysis and Track/Drill Session (Chicago)

USD $150.00

In-Person Biomechanics Analysis Filming Session

USD $125.00

On-Line Biomechanics Analysis

USD $100.00

The In-Person Biomechanics Analysis and Track and Drill Session lasts approximately 60 minutes and will include the following:

1. Video analysis of your running mechanics
   

2.   Complete filming of Running
   

3.   Full breakdown and explanation of dynamic warm up routines
   

4.   Full breakdown and explanation running drills
   

5.   Full breakdown and explanation of core-strengthening routine
   

       and stretches

1.   Time permitting- a short track workout
   

2.   CD with video analysis (via mail)
   

The In-Person Biomechanics Analysis Filming Session lasts approximately 15 minutes and will include the following:

1. Video analysis of your running mechanics
   

2.   Complete filming of Running
   

3.   CD with video analysis (via mail)
   

1. Video analysis of your running mechanics
   

2.   CD with video analysis (via mail)
   

The running stride is relatively straight forward, yet very difficult to execute as you get further and further into a run.

Proper running biomechanics start with the forward lean. As a runners forward lean increases, the runners ability to extend and drive off their rear leg increases. The proper extension leads to good elastic recoil from a runners hamstrings, calves and achilles tendon to bring the foot and leg up into the proper recovery position, all of which decreases the vertical rise or bouncing that is common to see later in races.

Click the above video for a sample of the running biomechanics analysis.

The normal analysis is between 8-12 minutes long.

Running Biomechanics

Break Through Multisport- Chicago

1235 N. Clybourn #355 | Chicago, IL 60610

(931) 220-7050 | Chicago@BreakThroughMultisport.com