From Pose to the Podium

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Champions Club Chronicles Vol. 1

In 2010, Brian Hassler and I were invited to help coach Track and Field at Bishop Foley High School in Madison Heights, MI. I was 20 years old and playing college basketball, while Brian served as the Athletic Trainer at the school (also my alma mater). While the numbers on the team were low, we knew that could be an advantage regarding how much attention we could give our athletes. This proved to be critical later in the year.

Mike Rossman was a senior who finished 4th in the Division III state finals the previous year in the 400m dash. He knew me from our grade school days at St. Dennis and he trusted Brian, so when we asked him if we could change some things about his form he was about as open as anyone could be; which is kind of odd considering the lack of experience coming from Brian and myself.

I ran track in high school, but never took it as serious as basketball or football. I was good compared to local competition but not ready to compete at the state level. Brian, on the other hand, was a 215-lb. teddy bear who lifted heavy things while listening to Jack Johnson. His only track experience was 20 years earlier when he went out for one high school meet, mistakenly all-out sprinted the first 200 meters of a 400, died for a minute, then quit running forever. At the time we accepted the coaching job, we both had been doing CrossFit for four-and-a-half years. Our knowledge in running was limited to CFJ video clips, Dr. Romanov’s companion DVD of Pose Drills, and Brian Mackenzie’s CrossFit Endurance website. Those, it turned out, made all the difference.

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About the Author: Chris Sinagoga is the owner of the Champions Club/CrossFit Athletic Group in Madison Heights, MI, whose obsession with coaching CrossFit is only surpassed by his obsession with the game of basketball. Chris is heavily influenced by MGoBlog and Hip Hop and writes for the Champions Club website. Among other prestigious credentials, he has achieved certified master status in both Pokémon Red and Gold versions. Contact Coach Chris Sinagoga for more information and training. 

The 3 Principles of Running – What and How to Do Them

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The 3 principles of running – what all runners do. But how well can we do these?

There are 3 principles of running I’d like to walk you through (or maybe I should say run you through – I know bad joke) to help you become a more efficient and effective runner.

Your pose, or body position, will determine how fast, how long, and/or how painful your run is going to be. The better position you put yourself in from the start of your run, and maintain it throughout your run, the faster, longer, and less painful your run will be at the end.

Putting your body in the right position starts with your spinal position. Everything starts and ends with your backbone. Without that foundation, any movement in any other part of your body will not be as efficient and optimal.

 

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About the Author: Albert Lu is a Pose Method® Certified Running Technique Specialist and CrossFit Level 1 Trainer. To find out more and to contact Albert Lu click here.

Transforming Thought into Action with the Pose Method

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No recent scientific advance in the world of running has generated more discussion about how we run, and move, than The Pose Method of Running. In fact, this theory, based on Newtonian physics, is what brought about the ‘Natural Running Revolution’ that is transforming running cultures around the world today (misinterpretations and misrepresentations notwithstanding) .

Now, with his new Sports Technique Specialist course at the Romanov academy of Sports Science in Miami,  Dr. Romanov, its founder, is poised to foment yet another athletic revolution inspired by Nature, by teaching students how to apply his unifying theory of movement to all sports – golf, soccer, football, baseball, etc… and all their respective movements –  swinging, kicking, throwing etc…

I recently attended the inaugural clinic and, as one of the first athletes and coaches to learn and successfully apply the Pose Method of Running in the US, I was not surprised to learn that we would be studying perception (information); that our goal would be to have a deeper, better understanding movement. What was astonishing was how undeniably effective Dr. Romanov’s inventive and dynamic teaching methodology was in changing and improving my own movement patterns, as well as those of my fellow students. As a teacher and coach, this hands-on methodology was tremendously helpful in improving my understanding of how movement works and how I can be more effective in helping my athletes make significant and positive changes in their movement patterns in a much shorter period of time.

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About the Author: Lynn McFadden is a Pose Method® of Running Master Coach specializing in the Pose Method of strength development and conditioning. She is also a Pose Method Certified Triathlon Techniques Coach. She was among the first American athletes to be coached by two time Olympic coach Dr. Nicholas Romanov. Find out more about Lynn McFadden and contact her for training here, or Facebook

Running Injury? Strike a Pose! (Running Method)

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Remember when your parents used to nag you to stand tall and not to slouch? Yep… they were right. And it’s affecting how you run. With sports and everyday activities, your posture is one of the most important elements that determines success and performance. It is essential to have good posture not just for performance, but for your health as well. In this week’s discussion, we’ll take this concept and apply it to running.

There are many reasons why people get injured while running. It could be that they didn’t warm up properly or stretch afterwards. It could also be a result of ramping up mileage too quickly or performing speed work without proper conditioning. However, many studies indicate the number one cause of running injuries is improper running form.

Running is a Skill

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About the Author: Julia and Patrick are on a mission to empower athletes to live a happier and healthier lifestyle.  Visit their store at Rehoboth Beach, DE