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Individual Gait Analysis

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About

Expert Coach Bill Leach will work with you one-to-one for this in-depth, two-session gait analysis designed to identify running form errors at various paces through video analysis and personal instruction.  

 

Session #1: Includes in-depth individual video analysis at multiple speeds and an in-depth look at your running mechanics.

Session #2: Includes individually prescribed drills and corrective exercises to correct running form errors.

 

Participants will receive a regimen of drills and exercises they can continue on their own to improve their running form.  

 

This program is ideal for runners looking to make impactful changes to their running form with the goal of reducing injury and improving performance.  Runners can expect improved running skill, fewer aches, pains and injuries and increased running speed at all effort levels following Gait Analysis. 

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Program Dates:

  • Scheduled individually after registration

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Locations:​

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Gait Analysis is provided at either the Track at Wilson or at The CARA Board/Diversey Harbor location - contact Coach Leach to confirm the location for Gait Analysis sessions.

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Fees:

  • $175 (15% Discount for CARA Supporter Level Members) 

  • Register HERE

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Program Benefits:​

  • Two individual sessions of instruction

  • Expert instruction from Coach Bill Leach

  • Video of the gait analysis session

  • Individualized drills and exercises to take home for continued improvement

  • Twice weekly class through the session term

About Coach Bill Leach

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Bill Leach has 34 years of coaching and performance enhancement experience. He has served as Head Coach of Track and Field and Cross Country at the following universities:

  • University of Illinois - Chicago

  • Southeast Missouri State University

  • University of Montana

  • DePaul University

 

Athletic Leadership and Roles by Coach Leach:

  • Coach for the Chicago Area Runner's Association (1994 - present)

  • Tour Director for the North American Track and Field Tour (1985)

  • Race Manager for the Chicago Marathon (1979-80)

  • Member of the NCAA Track and Field Rules Committee (1977-81)


Coach Leach's distinguished coaching achievements:

  • NCAA Division II Cross Country Championships - 4th place (1976)

  • Missouri Intercollegiate Track and Field Champions (1981)

  • Big Sky Cross Country Champions (1985)

  • NCAA Cross Country Championships - 9th place (1985)

  • North Star Women's Cross Country Champions (1989-90)

  • Great Midwest Women's Cross Country Champions (1991)

  • Great Midwest Men's Cross Country Championships - 2nd place (1994)

  • 36 All-American Track and Field and Cross Country Athletes

FAQ

Weather Policy

Should there be inclement weather, sessions will be rescheduled.

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Terms / Cancellation Policy​​

  • No refunds will be issued for any reason, including injury. Sessions are individually scheduled and may be held for a later date should a conflict arise prior to scheduling.

  • Should participants not show for their session, or cancel their session within less than one-week of the date of the session, a make-up session will not be offered.

 

Online Payment Fees:

Online registration payments are subject to a service fee by our registration provider. To avoid online payment fees, send a check for the amount owed to CARA, 1540 S Ashland Ave Ste 201, Chicago, IL 60608. Provide full name, e-mail, phone number, and note that check is for CSP program fees. CARA will then contact to complete registration.

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Questions / Contact

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General: info@cararuns.org

Training Questions: bill@coachleach.com

Phone: 312-666-9836

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