Optimal Run Guide

Engineering The Optimal Run:  An Expert Guide To Creating The Optimal Running Experience - The Intro

What would it take to create the optimal running experience?  

The ambitious pursuit of this question drives us every day at OptimalRun.com.  In our quest to provide the best solutions to this question, we solicited insight from the leading experts, coaches, researchers, physical therapists, bio-mechanists and medical professionals in running.  We sought out those who had world class experience, evidence based solutions and the skins on the wall to back up their conclusions.

Our goal was simply to find the best information on creating a better running experience and make it available to our tribe.  

What we received knocked our socks off.  Across the board the experts we reached out to were eagerto share their experience and insight.  We found that this collection of individuals were not only leaders in their chosen discipline, but at their core were driven to provide solutions that empowered individuals to create the optimal running experiences.  

We asked a series of questions to these experts and compiled their answers in an easy to read and share format. There were a few surprises and a few responses that are sure to engage conversation.  And that is the point.  If your running experience isn’t exactly what you want, start asking questions and do something about it.  This guide is about taking owership of your running experience.

We are thrilled to share the insights and experience of the contributors to this guide:

• Jason Robillard - Barefoot Running University
• Brian MacKenzie - Crossfit Endurance, 3 Fuel, Endurance WOD
• Dr. Kevin Maggs - Running Reform
• Jeff Gaudette - Runner's Connect
• Dr. Steve Gangemi - Sock Doc
• Jeff Kline - PRS Fit
• Lee Hargrave - enduraLAB
• Ben Palmer - Run Smart
• Rick Merriam - Engaging Muscles
• Caleb Masland - Team Wicked Bonkproof
• James Dunne - Kinetic Revolution
• Dr. Nick Capitelli - Northeast Ohio Medical Associates
• Dave Robertson - The Naked Runners
• Valerie Hunt - Run ATX

In addition, we have also included an area for you to post your own experience in each question.  If you found something that works, please share your experience.

We will release the questions in a series on a weekly basis, beginning on Wednesday 12/4/2012.

The first question we posted was: “If you were going to design a plan to help an athlete create a better experience, what three things would you have them focus on?”.

Part 1 (12/4/2012)
Part 2 (12/12/2012)
Part 3 (12/19/2012)
Part 4 (12/26/2012)
Part 5 (1/2/2013)

To be the first to know about this series, be sure to check out the OptimalRun Facebook page and the OptimalRun.com Twitter feed.

Thanks for checking out the site and get ready for the run of your life.

Cheers,

Patton Gleason

About OptimalRun.com - We empower individuals to create optimal running experiences.  OptimalRun.com provides the best running shoes, tools and advice for individuals to take control of their running experience.  We are know for awesome products, quick shipping and the best customer service on the planet. 

About Patton Gleason - He is the founder of OptimalRun.com and an industry leading expert in running mechanics and technique.  When not creating ways to help people find the optimal running experience, you can find him running the trails of Richmond, VA and dreaming about pumpkin pie.

• Optimal Run Guide: Part 6
• Optimal Run Guide: Part 5
• Optimal Run Guide: Part 4
• Optimal Run Guide: Part 3
• Optimal Run Guide: Part 2
• Optimal Run Guide: Part 1