Running Mechanics and Injury Prevention Strategies

Running is simple to start, but small issues in stride, strength, recovery, footwear, or training load can build into pain, fatigue, and recurring injuries. By the end of this course, learners will understand how running mechanics influence performance and injury risk, and how strength, nutrition, recovery, and equipment choices can support healthier, more efficient running. Created by performance coach and dietitian Stephanie Hnatiuk, this course brings together gait analysis, strength and conditioning, footwear considerations, fueling principles, and load management into one practical injury-prevention framework. Through clear instruction and applied examples, learners explore how to identify common movement faults, improve stride efficiency, build supportive strength, manage recovery, and make more informed decisions about training and nutrition. Fitness, sports, rehabilitation, and wellness professionals will gain useful tools for supporting runners, while general learners and recreational runners will better understand how to train smarter, reduce injury risk, and improve endurance. This course offers a well-rounded approach to running health, performance, and long-term consistency.