An example of what's possible. In 2010 Aida arranged this workshop with master athlete, former university track-and-field head coach, and Alexander Teacher Malcolm Balk to meet the special interests and needs of runners.
Master the Art of Running - More Speed, Less Pain
A Half-day workshop with Malcolm Balk
Saturday, June 19th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Concordia University Track and Field
4090 Geddes Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
$90 Includes individual Video Analysis of your running
Limited enrollment. Advanced registration required. Please click here to register.
See praise for workshop in a Financial Times Dec 5, 2009 article: How to enhance your running technique
Workshop description
The 'Art of Running' workshops are based on the proven principles of the Alexander Technique, which encourage good use of the body and greater awareness of the way it functions. These practical workshops - bring running shoes, please - are geared for all levels (absolute beginners to seasoned marathoners). They teach participants how the Alexander Technique can facilitate speed and ease while reducing tension and injuries. The workshop will give you real insight into the sport and how you can transform your training and performance.
What you'll learn
"Your new-found awareness allows you to discover the movements of your body that are predisposing you to injury."
- Health & Fitness, March 2001
You will learn to:
- Identify & change harmful habits that keep you from running at your full potential
- Release tension and stiffness
- Increase your running performance without strain and pain
- Run without injury
- Overcome self-imposed limitations
"...what I actually feel is a great sense of joy. I've been running for 18 years but it has never felt this easy and, well, bouncy."
- The Guardian, November 2007
About Malcolm Balk
Malcolm Balk (above) has taught sell-out Art of Running workshops for the past 15 years. These workshops have helped thousands of people improve their running technique. They have also taken him all over the world. He is a master's athlete and former head coach of Concordia University's track and cross country programmes. He has written two books, 'Master the Art of Running: Raising Your Performance with the Alexander Technique' and 'Master the Art of Working Out'
A competitive Master's runner, Malcolm has completed six marathons, including a sub 3 hour effort at age 50! Malcolm now lives and teaches in Montreal, Quebec, Cananda.
As Coordinator of American Society for the Alexander Technique's 2010 Annual General Meeting, I'm delighted to host Malcolm's first public workshop in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
- Aida McGugan
For more information about the workshop, the Alexander Technique,private lessons, or if you have questions about registration: 734-355-9083 or aida@ATforMe.com