Run Faster, Safer, and Farther with Comprehensive Running Analysis
Combine advanced biomechanical form evaluation with physiological threshold testing to unlock your ideal running technique, pinpoint your training zones, and prevent injuries.
Running performance is determined by two main factors: how efficiently you move and how effectively your cardiovascular system delivers energy. Our multi-assessment Running Analysis evaluates both in a single session.
By analyzing your running gait and biomechanics alongside a structured threshold test, we identify technical leaks in your stride, establish precise pace and heart rate training zones, and give you the data needed to run stronger with reduced risk of injury.
Why This Test Matters
Guessing your running form or relying solely on generic formula-based training zones often leads to plateaued performance, inefficient energy burn, or overuse injuries like shin splints and knee pain.
Fix Technical Inefficiencies:
Identify overstriding, cadence mismatches, trunk lean, and vertical oscillation to optimize energy expenditure.
Dial In Accurate Training Pace & HR Zones:
Stop training too hard on easy days or undercooking workout efforts using precision threshold metrics.
Injury Prevention:
Catch biomechanical imbalances before they turn into chronic stress injuries.
How the Test is Performed
The Running Analysis is a comprehensive two-part assessment conducted in our lab:
High-Speed Video Capture:
We record your running stride from multiple angles (side, front, rear) at various speeds on the treadmill.
Technique Breakdown:
We evaluate foot strike pattern, cadence, joint angles (hip extension, knee flexion), vertical oscillation, and posture.
Option A — 6-Minute Maximal Effort Protocol:
High-intensity assessment to determine Critical Velocity ($CV$) and maximal anaerobic/aerobic capacity bounds.
Option B — 30-Minute Functional Threshold Protocol:
A sustained, controlled effort used to identify your Lactate Threshold Pace and Threshold Heart Rate (LTHR)
Equipment Used
High-Speed Video Cameras & Gait Motion Capture:
HD, high-frame-rate recording for frame-by-frame stride breakdown.
Precision Commercial Treadmill:
Smooth, calibrated speed control to ensure reliable, reproducible test conditions.
Dual Ant+ / Bluetooth Heart Rate Monitor:
Continuous, accurate cardiovascular monitoring to track HR response against pace acceleration.
Who Needs It
Benefits
Ready to Optimize Your Running Technique and Pace?
Schedule a free 30-minute consultation to explore how a Running Analysis can remove the guesswork from your running mechanics and race pacing.