Program
TRAIL RUNNING CULTURE (10%)
History of trail running, key athletes, the trail ecosystem, and major industry stakeholders
Trail running market data and industry insights
FOOT ANATOMY & BIOMECHANICS FOR TRAIL RUNNING (20%)
Fundamentals: anatomy, foot types, measurements, and analysis
Foot analysis
Foot preparation and protection for trail running and ultra-trail events
TRAIL RUNNER PROFILES & RUNNING GAIT FACTORS (30%)
Understanding the different factors influencing running gait in trail running
Different runner profiles: ground-oriented / aerial
Relationship between footwear recommendations and balance profiles
COMFORT SOLUTIONS (20%)
Construction of trail running shoes and market overview
Technical insights into comfort solutions: insoles, socks, and accessories
PRACTICAL WORKSHOPS (20%)
Hands-on use of mechanical and digital foot analysis tools through practical exercises
Real-time running gait analysis
Learning specific lacing techniques
Trimming and customizing pre-molded insoles
Learning Objectives
- Understand foot biomechanics, anatomy, and the most common foot conditions.
- Understand common running injuries and foot-related issues.
- Be able to explain the different factors that influence running gait.
- Identify a trail runner's balance profile and movement preferences.
- Understand the construction of a trail running shoe, the different fit volumes, and the characteristics of the leading brands on the market.
- Be able to carry out the footwear sales process, identify customer needs, and recommend the most appropriate comfort solutions.
- Apply specific lacing techniques, customize pre-molded insoles, and perform shoe modifications and Shoefitting.
- Understand the construction and performance benefits of technical trail running socks.
Prerequisites
- Be able to offer pre-formed insole solutions in-store.
- Have a mechanical or digital foot measurement system.
- Have successfully completed the Running Orange Training.
