The Runner'S Checklist

Prevent Another Running Injury With Help From A Doctor of Physical Therapy

What you'll learn

Identify and Address Personal Running Weaknesses

Develop a Personalized Warm-Up and Strength Routine

Enhance Running Performance with Expert-Recommended Drills

Gain In-Depth Understanding of Running Injury Prevention

Requirements

Be a recreational runner who is not currently injured

Description

If you're a distance runner looking to prevent injuries, improve performance, and feel stronger during training, this course is for you. Created by a doctor of physical therapy and certified run coach, this self-paced course walks you through an 18-point checklist to assess your strength, mobility, and movement patterns—all critical factors in staying injury-free.Whether you're ramping up for a half marathon, marathon, or simply want to run consistently without setbacks, this course provides the tools you need to train smarter. You'll learn how to identify limitations in your range of motion, muscle imbalances, and weak links that could lead to injury during higher mileage or faster runs.Each section includes short, easy-to-follow video demonstrations and explanations to guide your self-assessments. You’ll also receive a comprehensive 30-page workbook that helps you track your results and build a personalized 5–10 minute warm-up routine based on your unique needs.No gym or fancy equipment required—just a willingness to improve your form, resilience, and training longevity. This course is ideal for beginner to experienced runners, especially those returning to training after injury or looking to prevent common issues like plantar fasciitis, IT band syndrome, or shin splints.Train smarter. Run stronger. Stay healthy.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Why Running Injuries Happen

Lecture 2 Why Injuries Happen

Lecture 3 Recovery Principles

Lecture 4 Finding Balance

Lecture 5 Injury Types

Lecture 6 Self-Checklist Instructions

Section 3: Mobility Screen

Lecture 7 Mobility Screen

Lecture 8 Ankle Flexion

Lecture 9 Hip External Rotation

Lecture 10 Trunk Flexion

Lecture 11 Big Toe Flexion

Lecture 12 Trunk Rotation

Lecture 13 Hip Internal Rotation

Lecture 14 Trunk Extension

Section 4: Form Screen

Lecture 15 Form Screen

Lecture 16 Single Leg Balance

Lecture 17 Squat

Lecture 18 Side Plank

Lecture 19 Single Leg Squat

Lecture 20 Plank

Lecture 21 Single Leg Bridge

Lecture 22 Sit to Stand

Lecture 23 Toe Yoga

Section 5: Jump Screen

Lecture 24 Jump Screen

Lecture 25 Calf Raises

Lecture 26 Jump Squat

Lecture 27 Pogo Hops

Lecture 28 Single Leg Pogo Hops

Section 6: Create Your Warm Up

Lecture 29 Create Your Warm Up

Section 7: Making A Habit

Lecture 30 Making A Habit

Recreational runners looking to prevent running injuries,Runners who want to improve knowledge of the sport