32 episodes
Learn to Run with Dr. Matt Minard Matt Minard
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Dr. Matt Minard owns Learn 2 Run, a program that teaches runners how to run smarter, safer, and faster. He hopes this podcast will help runners improve their metrics while reducing injuries.
In practice, he focuses on 3 very important aspects of running: optimizing mechanics, building a base, and increasing VO2 Max.
His purpose is to help people. With a passion for human movement and fitness, he is driven to help others learn how to move their bodies strategically and efficiently to reduce the risk of injury and increase overall wellness. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-minard5/support
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Learn 2 Glide Together
In this special edition episode I run you through the skill of gliding (maximizing forward momentum and movement). Listen and run with me for a 15 minute mechanics session filled with golden nuggets working on leaning and forward propulsion. This is the audio from the final mission of my newest running mechanics course, Learn 2 Glide where I strategically take you step-by-step through the process of learning to glide. The course can be purchased or "leased" HERE. Hope you find this episode as valuable as I intended it to be! -Doc M@
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Leaning 101
Learn to hANKLE (lean forward hinging at the ankles) and your knees will be thankful! In this episode I answer the following questions: 1.) What is leaning? 2.) Why is leaning important while running? 3.) How does leaning change with hills? Check out my newest course, "Learn 2 Glide" for step-by-step instructions on how to lean and propel forward!
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Interview with Xero Shoes CEO/Co-Founder Steven Sashen
Visit Xero Shoes to find your foot's sole mate! Interested in running smarter, safer, and faster? Of course you are! Check out my newest online course on running mechanics- Learn 2 Glide ! It can be accessed through an app on your mobile device for convenient execution!
As always thank you so much for listening and your gracious support of this brand and my mission of helping the world run safer!
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How to Handle Hills & Trails
What is the most efficient way to handle hills or trails? I will go through three modifiable actions: leaning, propelling, and cadence and how these change depending on the surface and inclination.
Training Analogy Episodes: Season 1: E9-E12, E14. Season 2: E2, E6, E7
Injury Analogy Episodes: Season 1: E3, E4, E7, E16, E17. Season 2: E1, E3
Hope you enjoy this episode!
Doc M@
Visit L2R101.com for training plans and programs
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Mechanics Analogies
Analogies Series: Part 1 of 3: Mechanics (Training & Injury episodes to follow). In this episode Dr. Minard correlates efficient running mechanics to baking a cake, riding a segway, skateboarding, spring shocks, and skipping a rock. Join the Learn 2 Run Club for training plans, mechanics education on how to run efficiently, and resources for physical therapists or running coaches - l2r101.com . Want to vote on the topic? Follow IG Learn.2.Run or email info@learn2run101.com
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Run with your Arms
Are you ready to become an arm swing expert? In this episode I go over the role of the arms with running and common inefficient swing patterns. Additionally, you'll learn a drill that you can do to help learn your most efficient arm swing.
Join the Learn 2 Run Club for training plans, mechanics education on how to run efficiently, and resources for physical therapists or running coaches. Want to vote on the topic? Follow IG Learn.2.Run or email info@learn2run101.com
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