(Boulder, Colo.) Newton Running, the leader in Natural Running footwear, is launching a nation-wide Natural Running Coaching Certification program for coaches interested in teaching the fundamentals of Natural Running. The program gives coaches the knowledge and tools to teach and analyze natural running form as well as how to present natural running talks and clinics.

The program covers running biomechanics, gait and posture analysis, proper shoe fitting, form drills, strength and balance exercises and effective teaching techniques.

"Over the past two years we have traveled to over 50 retailers across the country offering natural running clinics for the public," states Ian Adamson, Director of Research and Education for Newton Running. "The response has been overwhelming and there is clearly a demand from runners wanting to improve their form and reduce injuries."

The certification programs are led by either Ian Adamson, a seven-time Adventure Racing World Champion who hold degrees in Sports Medicine and Biomechanical Engineering, or Danny Abshire, co-founder of Newton Running, and author of the new book, Natural Running.

To become certified, a coach must demonstrate natural running form (including Chi, Pose, Evolution or barefoot styles), submit three coaching references and pass a final written and oral exam. The three-day certification program costs $250.

Newton Running's popular Natural Running Coaching Certification programs often sell out. For a calendar of upcoming events, visit here.

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