Military Running offers the best Certification Program for Running Coaches available today. Designed by Dr. Nicholas Romanov, a 2-time Olympic Coach, this program encompasses over 35 years of both hands on and scholarly experience. Based on a strong foundation of theory and practice, the Running Technique Specialist Certification Program also offers scientific evidence based studies that show a reduction of injuries and impact forces while running.
All Certified Running Technique Specialists, regardless of their current level will be able to work with any client/athlete on the proper technique for their sport.
Certification is divided into three levels of specialization: The Technique Specialist, The Training Specialist, The Therapy Specialist. Each consecutive level involves an in depth understanding of the level(s) preceding it. The system of certification levels is in place to easily distinguish the different levels of competence in the field of running.
Course Duration: The course is approximately 15 months. Once you sign up, you will receive an Instructor Manual and other course materials. The first 4 weeks will be spent on video analysis via web classroom, where we will all participate in gait analysis, and mechanics of various running styles. Thereafter, we will engage in drill and exercise work in order to introduce you to fundamental exercises that will radically change the technique of your clients. The course will finish with a certification examination to test your knowledge of Running Instruction.
CERTIFIED RUNNING TECHNIQUE SPECIALIST (Course Cost $1,500)
You'll learn how to perform "Gait Analysis" and prescribe the necessary drills and exercises to help your clients achieve their best.
- Gait Analysis
- Technique Training
CERTIFIED RUNNING TRAINING SPECIALIST (Course Cost $2,500 includes Technique Specialist Course)
Certified Training Specialists are able to construct tailor made programs for their clients. During the course, instructors will be taught physiology and adaptation, the keys to increasing performance and speed in running. Furthermore, technique and training sessions will easily be combined to provide a comprehensive training experience.
- Training Programs
- mini Clinics (2-5)
CERTIFIED RUNNING THERAPY SPECIALIST (Course Cost $3,500 includes Technique & Training Specialist Course)
As a therapy specialist you'll be able to treat and prevent basic injuries such as shin splints, knee pain, heel bruising, muscle tears, etc. A large part of therapy has to do with technique work during workouts in order to prevent further damage from occurring in the future. Many times, preventative measures also help heal existing injuries by reestablishing proper motor patterns in the body.
- Treat Injuries
- Prevent Injuries
- Full Clinics (up to 20 people)
BUILD A COACHING CAREER BY BECOMING A CERTIFIED RUNNING TECHNIQUE SPECIALIST
Become successful doing what you love! You don't have to be an experienced coach, elite athlete or a sports professional to be able to teach people how to run. What you need are the tools that will enable you to teach anyone how to run correctly and reduce impact on the knees.
Teach runners how to enjoy running again, give them what they are looking for - a technique that will help them run injury free!
The Running Technique Specialist course was developed by an Olympic Coach and studied as well as tested by top level professionals in science like Dr. Tim Noakes, the author of the Lore of Running.
