In Person Run Workshop
Join me for a super beginner friendly (or very chill brush-up for more regular runners) one night in-person running workshop in Prospect Park!
This workshop is designed to give the truly beginner runner an actual path towards running. We will gather together to learn about our own unique running form and gait (and what that even means) AND talk about stamina/pace, supportive fueling and most importantly how not to stress about running even as we learn to push our boundaries!
This workshop is a space to discuss being a fat runner, a slow runner, an injured or previously injured runner and how running can encompass all of the diverse shapes and states of our body plus more. We'll discuss shoes, sports bras, metric trackers warm-ups, rehab/pre-hab exercises and answer any other back of your mind questions. It will be a lively group! Plus we’ll run or run/walk together and hopefully make some run buddy connections!
In this course:
Schedule:
Tuesday, June 9th, 6:30-7:30PM
Where:
Prospect Park, Bartel-Pritchard Sq.
(by Nighthawk Cinema)
Investment:
$45
Bonus: sign up with a friend and you both get 25% off! email us to sign up together :)
Included:
includes a week of access to a Run Warm-Up module and 15 minute Lower Leg Fascia Release™ module to get you started without stress!
What are we doing in the course?
FORM
Together we will warm up, discuss gait, ankle, foot alignment, shoes etc and then either run as a group or in small groups (depending on size) a very short distance - think 12 feet - to asses our gait and alignment.
We will then make modifications and repeat.
Class will build based on our stamina and running experience to incorporate further breathing and posture cues.
FOUNDATION
We will run walk segments while learning what 'pace' actually means, how to sense our own, and how to make best use of various tracking devices if we so desire.
We will seek to learn the difference between 'stress' and 'stamina' and what full recovery between interval segments feels like.
Come away feeling like you can take yourself out for a run without wanting to die within 10 minutes.
Learn what a sustainable running practice can feel like.
FUEL
A very un-discussed aspect of training for beginner runners or those that aren't regularly racing is proper fuel! It makes a huge difference even for the 'sometimes-runner'.
We will untangle our unspoken fear that 'replacing calories' while doing cardio, especially as potentially smooshier-bodied people means we are terrible, gluttonous humans forever doomed to be 'never-runners'
You will learn how to effectively fuel your runs and workouts without guilt or stomach aches!
FUN
How do we devise our own running schedule without it feeling like a chore or a bore? We will discuss what consistency looks like on our legs, how to stay motivated and what gets in the way of regularly running. Learn tricks and tips to keep you motivated or get you back out there when life has gotten in the way.
Extra deets: Cadence will have a big backpack to carry water bottles, keys etc. However a waist bag or leggings pockets are always handy for your personal belongings so they don't bang around.
There will also be fountains available at regular intervals so if it's possible try not to bring a huge and heavy water bottle to lug around.
There is a bathroom available at the movie theater you can use, bringing pocket tissues for a squat moment is also always a good idea.
Every Body has a Runner's Body! Beginners welcome!
Every Body has a Runner's Body! Beginners welcome!
Who is this course for? Also I’m worried about getting hurt!
Cadence and Brooklyn Strength has always been about creating a safe space to connect to our bodies, play, lean into curiosity and ultimately discover our strength.
Yes you can take this course if you were recently injured or currently have a foot, ankle knee injury as long as you are able to walk without terrible pain. ❤️ if you have additional questions email us at info@brooklynstrength.com
Most run groups say they are all abilities friendly but the warm up run alone is usually 3 miles and that's before the 'run workout' has even started. This course is designed to give the truly beginner runner an actual path towards running.
We will talk about being a fat runner, a slow runner, an injured or previously injured runner. This also means this course is open to those who have run regularly but are feeling fearful of starting back up, or who have a running practice but find themselves second guessing their concept of 'good form', pace and whether or not they are 'doing it right'.
Why Cadence what about Virtual Run Club?
VRC is a 7 week virtual coaching program Rachel Spurrier and I co-host. It has much of the same themes except it's 7 weeks where participants get support and guidance throughout.
This course could be viewed as a precursor to VRC. We'll development framework to get you out there on your own - you might want to join Virtual Run Club in the future to really deep dive on your running practice and get comprehensive support
While I am not a running coach, rehab and pre-hap are my specialties which means I know all about how to strengthen muscles and ligaments and shift posture to ensure our running is safe and sustainable.
Also, not for nothing, I am someone who has gone from being a complete beginner runner to running 2 half marathons and one 14mile trail race. I trail race all summer in races ranging from 3 miles to 10 miles after thinking 3 miles would be the longest distance I could ever imagine running. I've been there! And I'm excited to help you start (or continue) your path into running.
Who knows where you might find yourself in a few months or a few years?
If you have any questions about the group please reach out to Azul at info@brooklynstrength.com
More About Cadence
Cadence
As the founder of Brooklyn Strength, Cadence meets clients wherever they are in their process. Her work integrates an understanding of scar tissue, injury and recovery, and the complex physiological and emotional landscapes of pregnancy, birth, aging, fat, dissociated and chronically injured bodies. Drawing from extensive study in anatomy, fascia, biomechanics, and nervous system health, she offers an approach that is both deeply informed and highly personalized.
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