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- Pose Method® Certified Running Coach Level III (2008)
- Pose Method® Certified Running Coach Level II (2004)
- Pose Method® Certified Coach Level I (2002)
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The PRESS, Toledo, OH (US) 2004
New method of running could reduce injuries
by Joe Szozda
RUNNER'S WORLD (US)
October, 2004
I Will Learn to Run Better by Roy M.Wallack
Cutting-edge triathletes are studying the controversial Pose Method to run faster with fewer injuries. Is there a lesson here for you?
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Running on Ice
Our Pose Coach Joe Sparks is an avid learner. After watching Dr. Romanov Run on Ice he began using this technique as a tool for teaching proper landing in POSE. When you run on ice, you are forced to run correctly. You cannot make the many common mistakes that runners make. As Dr. Romanov says, there is no room for error. Click to read »
How the Pose MethodŽ transformed my running.
Since 1999, the year of my knee surgery from over training in running, until 6 months ago, I was very leery about running hard again. I'd done several triathlons, doing well in the swim and bike, but not the run.
So in spring 2000 I asked Jim Donaldson a world class triathlete, 3 time Hawaii Ironman for some advice to improve my running. He gave me a video tape to look at from a USAT coaching clinic he attended a few years back, it was the pose method of running video, by Dr. Romanov. I watched the video and made a decision to try these dance like movements.
In May of 2001, I started doing these Pose technique drills 3 times a week no running, just drills. It felt very hard in the beginning, and at the same time challenging; it was a good workout. I was sore in the beginning using muscles that I never used before. Being a massage therapist and Yoga instructor, I took advantage of my skills, made sure I stretched afterwards and got weekly massages. One day while practicing Pose MethodŽ on the track, someone commented that it looked like I was reverting back to my child hood as I skipped, hopped and jumped across the track. I just smiled knowing that I was on to something.
Father's day, my first triathlon of the season, I nailed a 2nd place in the 45-49 age group best finish ever for me at this race, and almost as fast as my pre-injury time. This convinced me that Pose MethodŽ was working for me.
This was my best season ever as a triathlete! A top 5 place in every race I entered. Last year, at Our home town race, an Olympic distance event, I ran a 48 min in the10k. Thanks to Dr. Romanov I shaved over 5mins. off my 10k time, placed 2nd in my age group, and felt great afterwards.
I was so pleased with this years race results that I have become a true believer in Dr. Romanov's Pose MethodŽ of running techniques. I would recommend the Pose MethodŽ to any runner elite or recreational who is interested in improving their running!
Sincerely, Joe Sparks
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