It’s funny how “most” folks I meet that run, just run. Over the years I have run but I also have done functional strength, track work outs etc, all to improve my running.
I guess you could call me an average runner. I have been lucky enough to qualify and run the Boston Marathon and have posted a few strong sub 5 hour half Ironman races. Yesterday’s visit to the Pursuit Athletic Performance Gait Lab opened a whole new world for improvement in my running.
I really enjoy finding weaknesses within myself!!! There is always room for improvement, and the opportunity to go faster and stay injury free!! The Gait Lab provides both. So as my title says, “If you are a runner a visit to Pursuit Athletic Performance is a must!!!!”
This is where some of it happens 🙂
First Kurt Strecker, DC, CCSP gives a full-body biomechanical assessment of joint and muscle flexibility / strength (I had a lot of issues here 🙂 )
Then a Functional Movement Screen (I did a little better here)
Hip thrust is my new mantra, lucky Sas 😉
And finally… running. Video analysis from multiple angles at various speeds
All clients will receive their video footage with analysis and recommendations for a stretching and strengthening program to increase flexibility and strength in specific areas of need.
A very informative consultation follows and now the real work begins. I am lucky to get this in so early in the season. My run up Mt Washington is in June, I will be stronger and faster!!!!
Stay tuned for more…..
Good post, Tim… 🙂
Send me the pictures, ok? I may be able to use them..
And can you fashion an official testimonial for me, PLUS a picture of your choice to go with it? 🙂 That would be great.
Maybe we’ll see each other again one of these days… Remember when you let me use your camera to take pix of John Howard in San Diego? Nice camera… I finally got myself one and learning how to use digital… although used, I love my Canon 10D.
Hope you are doing great and enjoying all that snow up there!
Christine
Hi Tim!
I’m working with the gait lab guys too! Amazing aren’t they? I look forward to building my strength and getting back to proper movement. After years of losing ground, I know the work I’m doing with them is exactly what I need. My ultimate goal is to do a side plank like you are doing in that photo! Wicked thing they are! Good luck, and have a great season.