The head leads, the body follows …
Alexander running coach and co-author with Andrew Shields of Master the Art of Running Malcolm Balk comes to Bristol twice a year to teach runners of all abilities and experience. Susannah assists Malcolm and organises the workshops for him.
“Natural running” is becoming more and more popular as an ever increasing number of runners are convinced that injury need not be an inevitable consequence of their training.
Coaches, sports scientists, and shoe manufacturers are converging on the idea that there is a better, healthier way of running more akin to running barefoot. And quite a few runners are exploring the idea of kicking off their shoes.
Minimalist shoes are replacing heavily built up trainers as runners seek to emulate the efficiency of elite athletes. But there is much more to learning a better way of running than either buying a pair of state-of-the-art shoes or taking off your shoes, or for that matter changing from heel striking to landing more on your midfoot. Runners of all abilities, but especially experienced ones, often need help either in letting go of old habits or in how to avoid replacing one set of bad habits with another.
If you are a runner looking to make the transition towards a more natural way of running – a faster cadence, not over-striding, landing midfoot below the hips – then attending a Malcolm Balk workshop is an ideal way to set you off on the right track.
The Art of Running workshops are based on the principles of the Alexander Technique, which encourage good use of the body and greater awareness of the way it functions, Malcolm Balk is a Level 4 athletics coach, certified Pose Method instructor and a world expert on Alexander Technique and running. These practical workshops are ideal for runners of all ages and levels of fitness and experience. Malcolm uses video analysis for ‘before and after’ study.
The next workshops in Bristol are on Saturday 12 May 2012:
Workshop 1: 9.30-1pm and Workshop 2: 2-5.30pm
the 3 1/2 hour workshop is £65
there are limited places so early booking is advised
To find out more or to request a booking form please call Susannah on 0117 946 6742 or get in touch via the contact form
For more information and details about workshops held in the UK and Europe
visit the Art of Running website.