Did you know that running is one of the most popular athletic activities in the world? In fact, there are probably more runners than there are participants in any other sport. Unfortunately, it’s also the most dangerous sport, with two out of three runners getting injured every year. But don’t worry, you can minimize your risk of injury and maximize your efforts by simply learning how to run properly.
Proper technique is the cornerstone of every sports discipline or any other activity that involves human movement: dancing, ballet, martial arts, tennis, etc. Running is no different. So in order to run faster, longer, avoid injuries, and reduce the impact on your body, you need to improve your technique.
The Pose Method® of Running
The Pose Method® of Running, developed by a two-time Olympic coach, Dr. Nicholas S. Romanov in 1977, is a proven system that will allow you to run faster, farther, and more efficiently with fewer injuries. The name of the method comes from the word “pose” or “body position”.
Scientifically Proven Results
The Pose Method® is a proven system that has become a standard part of the U.S. Army’s core training regimen. Hundreds of servicemen and women, including Staff Sgt. Aaron Cheateaux, have been certified as Pose Method® Technique Specialists and are responsible for the physical training and rehabilitation plans for soldiers who are injured in Basic Combat Training. As Staff Sgt. Cheateaux says, “The injury rates (for Soldiers) from overuse alone are substantial. We prevent the majority of them just by teaching Soldiers to run…” The benefits of the Pose Method® have also been scientifically proven, with studies showing a 53% reduction in stress on the knees. This is particularly significant because the knee is one of the most common sites of injury among runners.
