This free talk for BvH members will assess runners technique and running gait to view possible improvement in movement or shoes. Dave and Kevin will also be on hand to offer advice. The talk will take place in the upstairs room at the Rowheath Pavilion.
Please sign up below so we have an idea of numbers attending.
The Birmingham Runners Shop (link to http://www.birminghamrunner.com/) has been providing runners and gym goers in the Midlands with top quality running shoes and clothing since 1983. It is genuinely regarded as the Midlands No. 1 Running Specialist catering for all types of runners. It is highly recommended by many professionals in Sports Physiotherapy and Personal Training for its renowned expertise in Running Gait Analysis.
For the past 17 years the shop has been owned and run by Dave Ireland, a former PE Teacher and rugby player with Leicester Tigers who has always been a keen runner competing with Peterborough AC in the 70s, Wye Valley Road Runners early 80s and since 1985 has been a member of Sparkhill Harriers in Birmingham. Dave has a Personal Best of 2 hours 45 min for the marathon.
Kevin Oakes is a keen runner and member of Bournville Harriers where he is the Coaching Coordinator. Kevin has a level 3 personal trainer qualification and is also a UK Athletics level 2 endurance running coach.