Resilient Running: Run Faster, Longer & Injury Free
What you'll learn
- Run faster and for longer
- Complete a 5k, 10k, half marathon or marathon
- Prevent injury while running
- Understand nutrition, recovery and psychology
Requirements
- Ideal for anyone wanting to take their running to the next level
- If you're brand new to running, we recommend you complete our free Running For Beginners course first
Description
Are you ready to take your running to the next level? Whether you're gearing up for your first race or aiming to push your boundaries while staying injury-free, our comprehensive course will help you run further and faster.
Embark on an evidence-based journey as we explore:
Technique Mastery: Delve into the biomechanics of running, dissecting optimal form, cadence, and gait analysis with practical drills and exercises to improve your running form.
Training Plans: Understand how to plan and build a training schedule with example plans for 5km, 10km, half marathon and marathon.
Injury Prevention: Implement proactive measures to mitigate injury, incorporating scientifically substantiated warm-up protocols, strategic cool-down procedures, and strength conditioning exercises to fortify musculoskeletal integrity.
Nutritional Strategies for Optimal Performance: Explore the systematic relationship between nutrition and running performance, integrating evidence-based dietary interventions to support metabolic demands, hydration balance, and post-run recovery.
Psychological Resilience: Cultivate psychological resilience through evidence-based techniques, fostering intrinsic motivation and mindfulness practices.
Race Preparation: Strategically plan race participation, leveraging scientific insights to optimise pacing strategies, pre-race preparations, and logistical considerations for peak performance on race day.
Scientific Foundations: Delve into the physiological underpinnings of running performance, elucidating concepts such as VO2 max, lactate threshold, and supercompensation, providing a comprehensive understanding of the physiological mechanisms governing endurance.
Who this course is for:
- Runners looking to take their game to the next level
- Anyone looking to undertake their first 10k, half or marathon
- Existing runners looking to improve their technique and training
Instructors
- 4.5 Instructor Rating
- 17,355 Reviews
- 115,132 Students
- 58 Courses
Chris Worfolk is a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society and a software consultant. He is the author of nine books and has taught over 100,000 students online. He specialises in software, career coaching, mental health and resilience.
Chris is the founder of the mental health charity Anxiety Leeds and co-founder of the Leeds Anxiety Clinic. He is the author of Do More, Worry Less: Small Steps To Reduce Your Anxiety. He has an MSc in Psychology (Conversion) from Leeds Beckett University.
Previously, he has spent over ten years working in the IT industry helping companies including Sky, Asda, Capita and the NHS improve their digital products. He is the author of numerous books including How to Exit VIM and the IT Contracting Master Class. He holds a BSc in Computing from the University of Leeds.
In his spare time, he is an Ironman triathlete, ultramarathon runner, and a competitive public speaker. He lives in Leeds with his wife and daughter.
- 4.5 Instructor Rating
- 522 Reviews
- 10,361 Students
- 6 Courses
Be more resilient. We specialise in coaching endurance sports and triathlon. Whether you are just starting out as a runner, or a seasoned pro looking to step up to a new challenge, we are here to help you.
We believe sport and exercise are more than just the physical workout: it is also important to consider the mental side. 360 degree coaching involves looking at how exercise fits into your life to support your wellbeing rather than detracting from it.
Resilient is led by Chris Worfolk. Chris is a certified coach with both British Triathlon and IRONMAN. He is also a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher and holds additional qualifications with England Athletics and Swim England. He is a 6 x IRONMAN finisher and ultra-marathon runner.