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A3003: Fix Your Sprint: Common Handler Errors & Easy Fixes

Course Details

3 WEEK CLASS - Running feels… off.

Heavy.
Clunky.
Like you’re trying hard but not actually getting faster.

Maybe your legs feel slow, your timing feels awkward, or you just can’t seem to find that smooth, powerful stride you know you should have.

And the frustrating part?

You’re putting in the effort—but it’s not translating.

Fix Your Sprint is a 3-week course designed to clean that up.

We’ll start with a 30-minute webinar where I break down sprinting mechanics and the most common errors I see in handlers. More importantly, we’ll go into why those errors happen and exactly what to do about them.

From there, each week you’ll work through:

  • Specific sprint errors and how to fix them
  • Video demos and clear cues so you know what to focus on
  • Short, focused drills that help things click quickly

You’ll also get:

  • Simple warm-ups to set you up properly
  • 15–20 minute workouts, 2–3 times per week
  • A clear plan so you’re not guessing what to do

All you need is a pair of running shoes and a willingness to learn.

If running has been feeling harder than it should, this is where you start to feel smoother, faster, and more in control of your movement.

Teaching Approach:

 

My goal for this class is to give you practical tools that create immediate improvement. Sprinting is often taught as a highly technical skill, but most handlers don't need dozens of cues or a deep biomechanics degree to run better. They need to know which changes will have the biggest impact and how to apply them.

Throughout this class, we'll focus on identifying the most common movement patterns that leak speed and waste energy. You'll learn simple, actionable fixes that can be implemented right away during your training sessions.

We'll discuss some of the theory behind sprinting and speed development, but always in an approachable, easy-to-understand way. The goal is not to overwhelm you with information—it's to help you understand why certain changes matter and how they translate into better performance.

Feedback will be provided through both video review and written discussion. Video review will allow us to identify movement patterns and opportunities for improvement, while written feedback and discussion will help reinforce concepts, answer questions, and guide your progress throughout the class.

Syllabus

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Week 1: Identify Your Biggest Sprint Leak

This week we'll focus on the most common sprint errors I see in dog handlers and active adults. You'll learn how to identify which movement pattern is costing you the most speed and efficiency.

Topics include:

  • The 5 most common sprint mistakes
  • How sprint mechanics influence speed and effort
  • Self-assessment and video analysis
  • Identifying your primary speed limiter
  • Simple corrective strategies for each sprint error
  • Choosing the right cue for your individual needs

By the end of the week, you'll have a clear understanding of your biggest opportunity for improvement and a practical plan to begin addressing it.

 

Week 2: Stop Leaking Energy

Many people assume they need to work harder to get faster. More often, they need to stop wasting energy.

This week we'll explore the concept of energy leaks and how inefficient movement patterns increase fatigue, reduce speed, and make sprinting feel harder than it should.

Topics include:

  • What is an energy leak?
  • How inefficient movement affects speed and endurance
  • Common sources of wasted energy
  • Improving posture, rhythm, and coordination
  • Relaxation versus tension while sprinting
  • Strategies to improve efficiency and maintain speed

By the end of the week, you'll better understand how to move more efficiently and use your energy where it matters most.

 

Week 3: Build Sustainable Speed

Once we've identified movement errors and improved efficiency, it's time to discuss how speed is developed over the long term.

This week we'll cover the key factors that contribute to becoming a faster runner and how to progress your sprint training safely and effectively.

Topics include:

  • What actually makes people faster?
  • Strength, power, and sprint performance
  • The role of mechanics in long-term speed development
  • Progressing sprint distance and volume
  • Improving sprint endurance
  • Knowing when to progress and when to refine technique

By the end of the week, you'll have a roadmap for continuing your speed development long after the class ends, allowing you to build faster, more efficient movement while reducing unnecessary effort.

Prerequisites and Equipment

You'll need:

  • Medical clearance to run
  • A safe, flat space to sprint
  • Shoes you can move quickly in
  • A playlist that makes you feel fast

Everything else we'll figure out together. 😊

 

Registration

GOLD LEVEL $149 - Students may ask instructors questions and post up to six minutes of video per week for instructor feedback.  Access to all class materials and can post to class forums. 

SILVER LEVEL $99 - Students may ask general questions in the discussion forum and post ONE 90 second video per week (3 total) for instructor feedback. Access to view all class materials and class forums. 

BRONZE LEVEL $49 - Students have access to all class materials and may view all class forums.  

For additional details on enrollment levels please view our Getting Started section on our Help Page.

Three week class will start July 1st and end July 21st, 2026. 

Registration opens June 22nd at 10:00am Pacific Time.

 

 

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