Pilates for Runners Workshop

This 3.5 hr virtual workshop aims to support runners/ walkers to avoid injury through pre and post run/walk routines. Running and walking are the most accessible forms of cardio, and yet many people avoid it for fear of injury. Knee, hip and foot injuries are common problems for many runners, but by maintaining a rigorous routine of strengthening and stretching, guided by a somatic awareness, these niggles can become an important signalling system. The workshop will involve an opening class, focusing on understanding the myofascial sling systems that are particularly relevant to runners and walkers. There will then be a break, during which I encourage participants to integrate that increased awareness by heading out for their regular run/ walk. We meet back again after your run for a long stretch out. By the end of the workshop you will:

• Have an awareness of your individual movement / postural patterns
• Have a handful of exercises that you can do before your run or on your rest days
• Have a map of stretches to do after your run to aid your recovery
• Feel more energised by your runs by understanding how to maintain the right amount of tension through your fascial sling system, so that it propels you forwards, rather than slinging you around on your joints.

If you cannot make the session times, you can sign up to receive a recording of the event which will be available to view online for 2 weeks. This recording is sent out to all participants.