Fireside Chat with Nicole Sifuentes - "Running Form: What Matters and What Doesn't"

Welcome to the Fireside Chat! This series was designed to provides runners and the general population easy to absorb information regarding running mechanics, nutrition, strength training, and injury prevention. As the series progresses, we will cover a myriad of topics and speak with different professionals in the health & running community.

In this 5th edition, we had a great conversation with guest, Nicole Sifuentes. Nicole is a former olympic runner, running coach, and strength & conditioning specialist in Plymouth, Michigan. With such an exceptional background, she shared some high quality content that's guaranteed to change your perspective on running form and how to see the best results possible moving forward.

Has improving running form been on the top of your mind? Whether you are a new or veteran runner, Nicole gives her take on whether addressing your form should be the first or last priority based on your goals and running experience.

In this Fireside Chat, we covered a variety of topics, including…

  1. Background and experiences (1:38)

  2. Her take on running form (3:30)

  3. Running mechanics that do and do not matter (8:27)

  4. Hierarchy for successful running (17:50)

    • Run smart

    • Mobility, activation, & self-therapy

    • Strength training

    • Running form

  5. Q&A (34:50)

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Here are additional resources regarding today’s chat and how to learn more about Coach Nicole Sifuentes.

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