Thanks to our friends at Playmakers Running Store in Okemos, Michigan, we are trained to offer Good Form Running Clinics and to act as Coaches.

Good Form Running (GFR) focuses on proper mechanics and aims to help runners of all ages and abilities run faster, more efficiently, and injury free.    GFR is designed with simplicity as the primary goal, since if something isn't easy it generally doesn't last.  Making incremental changes can have a monumental effect on the enjoyability of your exercising.

Not a runner?  GFR emphasizes how basic principles apply to both running and walking, even for only walking around the mall or to and from your car.  GFR addresses posture, lean, and foot strike.  We’ll use video to analyze the gait of participants and identify individualized techniques to create an improvement plan.  We encourage questions and discussion such as running on hills, how to use gravity to help you, the whole “barefoot” thing, walking efficiently, footwear, and staying injury-free.

We are confident that Good Form Running can have a positive effect on your exercising. 

Explore Good Form Running here. 

If you would like to participate in one of the clinics, please send an email to metrorunwalk.springfield@gmail.com.

Clinic Dates & Availability

Good Form Running clinics are conducted on Saturday and Sunday mornings throughout the year.  Saturday clinics start at 8:30am and end by 10:00am.  Sunday clinics start at 10:30am and end by 12noon.  The full schedule for 2010 is posted below and on our Calendar page.

We will add more offerings as the demand grows.

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Level I clinics can accomodate up to 9 participants and is a prerequisite for Level II clinics.  Level II clinics provide more opportunities for practice, video taping, and individual attention and are limited to 6 participants.

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There is a $10 fee for Level I clinics and a $20 fee for Level II clinics.

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