Online Coaching

My goal with video analysis is to help you run more efficiently with less energy, less impact, and remain injury free.  Video Analysis will help you to reach your goals as I help you to improve your training plan and running skills with an extended knowledge of your running form.

All it takes is for you to send a videotape of your running to me. I will analyze the video and then we will have a phone conference so you can get my recommendations for improvement of your running form and any other questions that you may have around your training in general.

Getting Started

1.    Choose 1, 3 or 5 sessions for me to analyze.

  • One video and coaching session: $75.00
  • Three sessions:  $175.00
  • Five sessions: $260.00

2.    Create your video using the instructions below.
3.    Mail or e-mail the copy of the videotape (or digital file).
4.    Schedule a teleconference with me.

Video Instructions

It’s important to read the instructions carefully in order to have a successful  videotaping session, as the better the video is, the better I can see how you are actually moving.

Clothing: Please wear form fitting clothing as much as possible such as:  Shorts, running bra, no shirt if possible (for men), t-shirt, form fitting long sleeve shirt, and tights.  Tuck in your shirt so that I am able to view your waistline.

Create a sample video clip to get a sense of how it will look.

General filming tips:

  • Always hold the camera as still as possible
  • Always shoot the film with the sunlight at your back
  • Choose a consistent surface, flat pavement on a street that isn’t very busy.

Angles to shoot from running and standing:

  • I will want a view of the runner standing with approximately 15 seconds from each angle, front, back, right side, left side.
  • I will want a view of the runner running (a total body shot) from the front, back and both sides.
  • Position the runner to fill the entire frame.  Keep the runner in the frame as large as possible without cutting off the feet or head.

Filming Techniques:

1.    Standing

  • Have the runner stand naturally with feet placed about 1 foot apart with their running shoes on.  Just have them relax and settle in as if standing normally.
  • Film each angle:  Front, Back, Right side, Left side for 15 seconds each.

2.    Running on the Road

  • The videographer (the person doing the filming) needs to have someone drive for them so that the person filming can get the runner from both sides straight on.  (See video in sidebar for example.)  Get the runner as square as possible and have their full body in the frame without much space in the frame, the runner as much as possible without cutting off their feet or head.   Do this from the right side and from the left side.  Film about 1 minute each.
  • Also get a total body shot from the front and the back:  While the videograher is standing still, have the runner run in front of the videographer (getting a shot from behind) for about 30 feet and have the runner turn back around and run towards the videographer.  Repeat this 3 times.

3.    Running on the Treadmill

  • If at all possible also get some treadmill shots.  Get front, back, each side.   Some treadmills won’t allow for this so get what you can.  Film about 30 seconds for each angle.  This will give me more information about how to help with your form.  Make sure that you get the whole body.  If you can’t get the whole body, then scan the body from the position that you’re in.

Sending Your Video to Me

  1. Mailing Your Video:
    Send a standard size VHS videotape, DVD, or Mini DV.  If you want the tape returned, please include a self-addressed, prepaid envelope.  Make sure you do keep a copy for yourself for viewing when we have the teleconference.Mail to:
    Janet Runyan
    4586 95th St.
    Lafayette, CO 80026
  2. Sending Your Video via the Internet:
    • If you can send large files via email, you can compress the video and email it to me. Most free email services (gmail, yahoo, hotmail, etc.) place limits on the files sizes you can send, so you should check this before sending via email.
    • Upload the file via one of the free Internet file sharing services such as www.yousendit.com.


Scheduling a Teleconference

Once I have your video, I will send potential dates and times that I have available for a teleconference (30-40 minutes).  During this time we’ll discuss your form, exercises that you should do, and any questions that you might have about your training.

In preparation for the teleconference, have the following items ready:

  • Your own copy of the videotape that you sent to me
  • Prepared questions
  • I will phone you at the selected appropriate time.
  • Please email any questions that you have before the teleconference: janet@janetrunyan.com