Workshop Announcements: Learn for Charity!

Aaron Groen, PhD will be teaching two workshops this Spring for charity. ALL of the proceeds from these workshops will be donated to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) as a fundraiser for Jen Chapin, a Team in Training (TNT) participant and mentor. Jen, a Bristol resident, is training with TNT to run the 2010 Mayor's Marathon in Anchorage, AK on June 19th. She must raise over $5000 for the LLS's Connecticut Chapter to compete in Alaska. Her goal is to raise $6500 in an effort to further the LLS's mission of curing blood cancers by 2015. Visit Jen Fundraising Website by clicking here. GO TEAM in TRAINING!

#1 - Running Form and Nutrition - $30
March 13, 2010, 2pm-5pm, 2pm-5pm Farmington Valley Physical Therapy, 112 South Main St., Unionville, CT 06085

Course Description: Your body is fueled by food so shouldn’t the best nutrition be part of your training regimen? In this workshop you will learn how to maximize your performance by eating the foods you need most, and avoiding the foods you don’t. Students will also learn about the technique of running through a video-analysis of each student. An emphasis will be placed on nutrition and its general influence on metabolism and performance during training cycles. This workshop includes a running video-analysis of each student.

#2 - Running Form and Common Running Injuries - $30
April 10, 2010, 2pm-5pm Farmington Valley Physical Therapy, 112 South Main St., Unionville, CT 06085

Course Description: An in-depth analysis of running form as related to common running injuries. Students will learn about the technique of running through a video-analysis of each student. The course will focus on how changes in running form and training schedules can contribute to common injuries. Some injuries discussed include the Sacroiliac Joint (SI Joint) Dysfunction, Knee/ACL injuries, Iliotibial band (IT band), and plantar fasciitis.

To register by phone and credit card, call 860-673-0223.

To register by mail, enclose the name of the registrants, contact information including phone number and email, and payment by check in the amount of $30 per person made out to FVPT to:

FVPT, 112 South Main St, Unionville, CT 06085

Perfect Form Running Clinic for Charity!

I am teaming up with the West Hartford Chapter of Team in Training to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). We will be holding a special running clinic on Saturday May 16, 2009 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm to benefit the LLS to support research for those with blood cancers. I've got some great new material to present at this clinic so there will be something to learn for everyone, event those who have taken Perfect Form Running Clinic Before. Below is a description of the clinic. Proceeds from the May 16 clinic go to LLS and Team in Training.

Training errors and bad running form both contribute to the high rate of injuries among recreational runners. Reports indicate that approximately 65% of runners develop an injury each year, many of which could be avoided. Learn how to increase your performance and decrease your chances of injury using the training theory of how to design an efficient plan to improve your fitness and speed as well as the proper running technique and footwear. A video will be shown on running form analysis, running drills, introduction to dynamic stretching and more. Open to runners of all levels. Wear comfortable running clothing appropriate for the weather and an old pair of running shoes for wear pattern analysis. Please include shoe size when registering.

Clinic will be held May 16, 2009, from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at FVPT's Unionville Office for a fee of $25 per person. Call 860-673-0223 to register by credit card or for more information about the registration process.

Can't make this date? There are still a couple of slots open in the May 23rd, 10 am - 1 pm clinic. Call to register.

May Perfect Form Clinic Announced

Training errors and bad running form both contribute to the high rate of injuries among recreational runners. Reports indicate that approximately 65% of runners develop an injury each year, many of which could be avoided. Learn how to increase your performance and decrease your chances of injury using the training theory of how to design an efficient plan to improve your fitness and speed as well as the proper running technique and footwear. A video will be shown on running form analysis, running drills, introduction to dynamic stretching and more. Open to runners of all levels. Wear comfortable running clothing appropriate for the weather and an old pair of running shoes for wear pattern analysis. Please include shoe size when registering.

Clinic will be held May 23, 2009, from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at FVPT's Unionville Office for a fee of $35 per person (or $50 if registering two people). Call 860-673-0223 to register by credit card or for more information about the registration process.

Perfect Form Running Clinic Sold Out

The Perfect Form Running clinic scheduled for April 4th, 2009 is now SOLD OUT. Because of popular demand, I will hold another in late spring or early summer. Feel free to email me at running(a.t)fvpt.com or contact me through Farmington Valley Physical Therapy to be placed on the waiting list for the next clinic.

Upcoming Perfect Form Running Clinic

Training errors and bad running form both contribute to the high rate of injuries among recreational runners. Reports indicate that approximately 65% of runners develop an injury each year, many of which could be avoided. Learn how to increase your performance and decrease your chances of injury using the training theory of how to design an efficient plan to improve your fitness and speed as well as the proper running technique and footwear. A video will be shown on running form analysis, running drills, introduction to dynamic stretching and more. Open to runners of all levels. Wear comfortable running clothing appropriate for the weather and an old pair of running shoes for wear pattern analysis. Please include shoe size when registering.

Clinic will be held April 4, 2009, from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at FVPT's Unionville Office for a fee of $35 per person (or $50 if registering two people). Call 860-673-0223 to register by credit card or for more information about the registration process.