SO:RUN 2025

Psychology
How to manage your running nerves and stress for the big day with Dr Francesca Gwynne
‍This workshop will look at tackling your stress, anxiety, panic, and tension in the pre-race hours and days before an important running event to help increase personal performance and enjoyment.

Biomechanics
An introduction to movement skills to improve performance and reduce injury with Dr Conor Power
‍During this informative session you will be given both theoretical and practical guidance to help reduce personal injury risks through improving your understanding of movement quality and how to measure and record these variables.

Physiology
The importance of training strategies on performance with Dr Lee Bridgeman
This workshop will share knowledge on how elite marathon runners train and prepare, and how this information can be used to inform your own personal training.

Strength and Conditioning
Resistance training for improved running performance and economy with Adam Lewis
‍When it comes to distance runners, developing strength is normally at the bottom of the list of training priorities. This session will explain the performance benefits from adding simple strength and plyometric exercises into your weekly workouts and help you to find practical solutions that work for you.

Injury Prevention
How to prevent and treat running injuries with Tom Gray
‍In this workshop we will cover a breakdown of the most common running related injuries and measures that can be taken to mitigate their onset and support their recovery. We will explore a 'bucket' analogy to discuss how load can be managed and tolerance increased. This session will also include a practical component and a free running home exercise programme!