This is the sixth in a series of RunSmart videos. The series is on-going, with a new video released on a biweekly basis. These videos complement the material presented in the book “RunSmart: A Comprehensive Approach To Injury-Free Running”. The full series of videos can be found here. A transcription of the video will also be available with each post.

For those of you that are interested in a more interactive learning environment, consider attending a RunSmart Level One, Level Two, or Level Three program. Level One focuses on Principles, Level Two on Performance and Training Program Development, and Level Three on Physiotherapy and Running Injury Recovery. CCU credit for physical therapists is available for Level One (3.5 CCU), and is pending for the complete program (13.1 CCU). Further CCU details will follow as they are available.

In this video, I will discuss what I call the “no fly zone”. There is a tendency for runners to emphasize the aspects of their running gait that are in front of their body, though the propulsive phase of gait is that which is primarily responsible for moving the body forward. The “no fly zone” is the area on the front side of the body which has typically been the focus for arm and leg swing.

I hope you enjoy the video series. If you would like me to address any specific aspect of the RunSmart approach, drop me an email or add a comment to this article.

Transcription Of RunSmart Video 6 – The No Fly Zone

Hello. I am Allan Besselink, the author of “RunSmart: A Comprehensive Approach To Injury-Free Running”. This is the next video in a series that will specifically address concepts discussed in the book and practical applications so that you can not only optimize your running performance but remain injury-free in the process.

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