In this Episode Miles and I sit down with Spartan elite athlete and Referee Chris Schapman. Not only is Chris an incredible athlete, he is also a run form coach in the POSE Method of running. We get to know Chris a bit and then talk about:
- The importance of incorporating key drills into every run warm-up
- Why a good time to change your run form is after an injury
- The importance of paying attention to your run mechanics
- Why your heel should touch the ground during your run gate
- How to transition into a minimalist/zero drop shoe
- How to begin POSE running
- Chris’s “go to” mobility moves
- and more!
Chris talks a lot about specific movements, drills, etc during the show. If you are looking to change your run form PLEASE consult a qualified run coach to assess you and help you make the right adjustments for your personal needs
** I also answer a listener question on hydration & sweat sodium testing**
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Get in touch with Chris:
IG – @gravity.run or email: chris@gravity.run
Here’s a map of Pose Method coaches: https://www.techniquespecialist.com/map
Here are some of the drills along with videos Chris recommends:
these are the key ones:
1. Hops on Two Feet
2. In and Out Hops on Two Feet
3. Crisscross Hops on Two Feet
4. Heel Click Hops on Two Feet
5. Stationary Foot Pulls to Alternating Foot Pulls (right leg)
6. Stationary Foot Pulls to Alternating Foot Pulls (left leg)
7. Stationary Front Lunge Foot Pulls to Alternating Front Lunge Foot Pulls (right leg in front)
8. Stationary Front Lunge Foot Pulls to Alternating Front Lunge Foot Pulls (left leg in front)10 stationary. Then initiate falling to start moving forward and do 10 while moving forward. Finally, run it out for 20-50 meters.