Reduce the risk of running injuries with the correct running gait
Learn how to achieve a bio-mechanically efficient running gait - practice running drills, and run faster, longer with the same effort.
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Location
Meet in front of the Flower Tree Sculpture, Harbour Front
1 Maritime Square, Singapore 099253 Singapore, 098585 SingaporeRefund Policy
About this event
Read more about the Basic and Intermediate classes here
Reduce the risk of running injuries with the correct running gait.
Every runner, from newbies to experienced Boston Qualifiers should take this class because it gives you the basics of how to run better. While running is an instinctive and natural activity, running more efficiently is not something that everyone is able to do. New runners concerned about injuries and competitive runners looking to shave seconds off their PB will benefit from being more bio-mechanically efficient.
This class is best experienced with a buddy, so sign up together with a friend. To get class schedule changes or updates - you and your friend can join this Whatsapp group here
What you will learn
A sports science approach, using the laws of Physics and bio-mechanics to help you run better and lower the risk of running injuries. Harness gravity to help you be a more efficient runner. Improve your running posture, develop a stronger core, for running and daily living. Correct your running gait so that you run faster and longer with the same effort.
Each class has three parts - a short discussion on the Sports Science behind your running gait, a hands-on session where you do running drills (total of 8 different running drills and exercises, across two different sessions) and a demo of what are the exercises strengthen your core, and improve your posture.
Why you should attend this class
This class is for new runners, walkers and even non-runners who ill benefit from and improved posture and reduce injury risks! Also for experienced athletes looking to improve your race times.
If you are concerned about getting running injuries, this class is for you. Perhaps you are a seasoned marathoner looking for a breakthrough and want to run more efficiently. You may have read about various running foot landings (fore, mid, rear-foot), tried different running drills and are still wondering what is the right approach. This class will help dispel running myths and mistakes.
W ho is SSTARfitness
W e are the leading running and endurance sports coaching service in Singapore, trained hundreds of runners, from beginners to multiple Boston Marathon qualifiers. Our company is led by two full-time coaches, Andrew Cheong and Diana Lee who runs together with our athletes for every training. They are the first and only Singapore couple who has been awarded the Abbott Six-Star World Majors, and between them have completed more than 100 marathons and ultra-marathons. Andrew has qualified for the Boston marathon every year since 2011 and Diana since 2015, with sports science certifications from the RRCA, World Athletics, American Council of Exercise, FISAF etc. Read more about them here
W hat happens next
Join our Wednesday weekly running gait 45-minute classes, start with the Beginner class, move forward with the Intermediate class. Also find out how to join our running group SSTARfitness Crew for weekly group runs on Tue, Thurs and Sat. These runs are led by our two coaches, plus a team of trainers and pacers. You will be able to run together with a pace group, no matter what your speed is. We welcome anyone who can run non-stop for 30mins (slow is OK!) Our meeting point for group runs is on Google maps - be sure to read our reviews too!
What you will learn in this Basic class
How to correct your running posture. The five components of a bio-mechanically efficient running gait - 1. Correct Posture 2. Forward Lean 3. Ankle / Leg lift 4.Mid-foot landing 5. Upper body action
Drills #1, #2, #3, #4
Posture and forward lean drill
Hopping
Forward lean + run
Traveling with forward lean
Demo - Basic core strength exercises to build better posture
Discussion - Injury prevention discussion + QnA (10mins)
What you will learn in this Intermediate class
We start with a quick Recap of Basic class, including running drills #1 to #4. Then we add breathing technique and the concept of Rate pf Percieved Exertion (RPE) relating it to Heart Rate.
We do new drills to correct arm swing and reducing rotational forces and vertical oscillation
You can also consider :
Signing up for a FREE 21-day trial, and consider any of our training programs, starting at $50 a month. After you ''graduate'' from our program, you get to run with the SSTARfitness Crew for free, forever! Follow our activities on the SSTARfitness Facebook, SSTARfitness Crew Facebook, Instagram and Strava
Frequently asked questions
Every Weds 6:45pm to 7:30pm. Some Weds may be canceled if Andrew Cheong is traveling (usually for an overseas race) 1st Wed : Basic class 2nd Wed : Intermediate class 3rd Wed : Basic (repeat)
This is a workshop on running gait, drills and discussion / presentation. There is minimal running (less than 3km). If you want to run, do it after the class - Labrador Park, Mt Faber, Sentosa are nearby and beautiful places for an evening run. (You have to work out the bag deposit tho..)
Be in your running attire + shoes. Bring a large towel to be used for your drills. No hydration is provided, as there isn’t much running but you can opt to bring some if you wish.
Class will continue under shelter if it rains. The content and format may be modified. Meet at the same time, same place.
Join the Whatsapp group announcements chat. You can also send this link to those who are interested to attend, so they can get updated - https://bit.ly/SSTAR-running_gait_class
You should attend the Basic class first, but it is OK (although not ideal) to start with the Intermediate class as we will do a recap of the Basic class and drills
There is no fixed number of classes you need to attend, each class is $20 and you can attend as many until you feel you are satisfied with your running gait.
Practice running drills taught in class. Do core strength exercises every day. Warm up before the run with dynamic stretches. Don’t start running too much (distance) or too fast too soon - gradually build your fitness by being consistent. If you have flat feet, consider shoes with motion control.
Sign up for a FREE 21-day trial and consider signing up for a 6-month training program, starting at $50 a month.. After six months, you ‘’graduate’’ from the program, and become a life-time member of the SSTARfitness Crew - enjoy free group runs every Thurs and Sat - no expiry!
Being in running group like the SSTARfitness Crew motivates you to run more consistently, have fun while your fitness improves. sign up for our training program; you will have a coach or trainer and pacers to help you. You get training targets so that you don’t overtrain and also don’t under-train
Follow our weekly training program for FREE - https://www.facebook.com/groups/SSTAR.fitness/ Like and follow us for regular updates - Facebook.com/sstarfitness See what we do - https://www.instagram.com/sstarfitness/ Stalk our members on Strava - https://www.strava.com/clubs/442632/members
For any queries, please Whatsapp Andrew Cheong, mobile 94239403. Remember to send proof of payment by Tues, to this same number !
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SSTAR.fitness provides personalized, customized sports coaching for runners from beginners to Boston qualifiers. Every workout is different, we follow a global, proven training methodology from the Furman Institute of Running and Scientific Training (F.I.R.S.T.), For the time-crunched, busy executive, you can run less, yet run faster.
https://www.runnersworld.com/training/a20799296/run-your-best-marathon-with-less-training/
covering speed intervals, tempo, and long runs. You will learn how to do track workouts with the right combination of active and passive recovery; improve your VO2Max and Lactate Threshold with tempo runs and cruize intervals. Improve your aerobic fitness with long runs. Correct your running gait, strengthen your core and learn running drills that will make you a more efficient runner.