Run Without Injury

Run Without Injury - Sydney Course

We offer training in face to face and/or online learning formats.

Please see scheduled class for delivery format.
Online classes delivered via livestream video over Zoom.

Learn how to run without getting injured in this workshop which is perfect for beginners or the injury prone veteran.

The 'Run Without Injury' workshop will teach you techniques that will make running easier and less painful. Running with the correct technique will maximise the economy of running by eliminating unnecessary movement and wasted motion. Topics covered include: breathing, posture, endurance, footwear, body mechanics and alignment. Learn with us and you will be running free in no time!

Personal feedback relevant to each student will be provided.

Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!

Course Outline

In this course you will learn:

Body mechanics and alignment
Breathing practices
Strengthening and stretching exercises
Advice on exercise programming

Course Outcome

Students can expect to gain an understanding of the importance of maintaining correct body mechanics and breathing practices in order to improve running performance and minimise the injury risks associated with running. Personal feedback relevant to each student will be provided.

What to bring

Please bring a:

Water bottle
Exercise attire
Towel
Course notes to be emailed to students at conclusion of session

Prerequisite

No prior knowledge required
Participants will need to complete a health screening form on arrival
Participants will need to provide feedback to questions asked about their exercise history and performance

Important Information

Participants will need to complete a health screening form on arrival
Participants will need to provide feedback to questions asked about their exercise history and performance

Delivery Mode

We offer training in face to face and/or online learning formats.
To check the delivery mode of the course you are interested in please view the class timetable.

Classroom based: experienced and engaging trainers will take you through the course material face to face.

Classroom based learning for this course includes:

Scheduled class times and sessions
Interaction with your trainer and other students

Please note: Government COVID-19 regulations and recommendations, including appropriate social distancing measures, hand washing and other hygiene protocols will be in place at all times and may result in course delivery changes.

Remote learning: experienced and engaging trainers will take you through the course material via interactive livestream video classes online.

Remote learning for this course includes:

Scheduled class times and sessions
Livestream video classes online
Interaction with your trainer and other students during livestream video sessions

Please note: You will need access to the internet and a smartphone, tablet, computer or laptop in order to participate in the livestream video classes.