Running School
Running School at East Devon Physical Therapy is a coaching-led programme for runners and field-sport athletes who want to move better, perform better, and reduce injury risk. Based in Axminster, East Devon, we combine world-leading Running School methods with advanced gait and running analysis technology to support everyone from recreational runners and beginners through to competitive/elite athletes—and also players in multidirectional sports like football and rugby, where speed, change of direction and repeat sprint load are key. We work with people across Devon, Dorset and Somerset, including Seaton, Sidmouth, Honiton, Exeter, Lyme Regis, Bridport and Chard.
Not just “running advice” — proper biomechanics + coaching
Most running injuries and performance plateaus aren’t about motivation—they’re about mechanics, capacity, and how load is being absorbed. Running School starts by understanding your individual biomechanics and identifying the inefficiencies that are costing you speed, comfort or resilience. Then we coach the changes in a way that actually sticks.
Your Running School assessment (what happens first)
Your journey begins with a detailed initial assessment in our Axminster facility. We analyse your running technique and movement strategy, identify the key limiting factors (for example cadence/stride mechanics, pelvic control, stiffness vs collapse, foot/ankle behaviour, trunk control), and build a personalised plan. Depending on your needs, this can include:
- Advanced video running analysis for detailed technique breakdown
- Plantar pressure / foot pressure analysis to understand loading patterns
Accelerated learning: change technique faster, with less guesswork
Using proven Running School methodologies, we coach technique through an accelerated learning approach—clear cues, drills, progressions and repetition—so you improve efficiency without overthinking every step. This is ideal for:
- Runners chasing PBs (5k to marathon)
- Athletes returning after injury
- Beginners who want to start with solid fundamentals
- Football/rugby players wanting better running efficiency and robustness under fatigue
Flexible programme options + measurable progress
If you’re looking for running gait analysis in East Devon or want expert coaching to run faster, stronger and with fewer setbacks, Running School in Axminster is the place to start.
