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Whether you're looking for a Pilates class to help you move more comfortably, Running Technique coaching to improve your PB or just a great group of like minded people to exercise or run with - come and join our friendly, supportive community in Shrewsbury.

PILATES FOR RUNNERS

Do you suffer from injuries or niggles that prevent you from enjoying your running? Or maybe you're starting to take on new challenges and want to make sure you can enjoy them to the full. Pilates for Runners classes will build strength and mobility where you most need it, allowing you to run comfortably, efficiently and recover quickly too.

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TRADITIONAL PILATES

Wondering what Pilates could do for you? Why not explore the key principles and build a greater understanding of how we move - allowing you to improve your overall strength, mobility and posture. From Beginners classes to more challenging options there's even a 'Relaxed' class to opt for if you prefer a gentle pace. Whichever you choose we promise you will be supported and will leave feeling reenergised!

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REFORMER PILATES

Have you experienced the Pilates Reformer? This spring-based equipment was developed by Joseph Pilates to support rehabilitation and develop greater strength and flexibility. The resistance can be used to add challenge, and support you as you enjoy lengthening, strengthening and releasing any stiff or 'tight' muscles (hello hamstrings..).

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RUN + STRETCH

Are you looking to meet some new, local running friends? Would you like to learn (and enjoy!) some simple stretches to aid recovery? The focus of our run is on the social - chatty pace, and friendly company! We wrap up with around 15 minutes of Pilates mobility to leave you feeling relaxed.

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RUNNING TECHNIQUE COACHING

Are you looking to improve your running? Perhaps you are aiming for a new PB, are taking on a new distance, or just want to avoid injury and keep enjoying your runs! Using The Running School® methodology, you will be coached by a Certified Running Technique Specialist to Move Better, Run Better and then Run Faster. Sessions are tailored to your goals and include dynamic movement skills, strength, mobility and activation to help you learn and maintain the technique.

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ABOUT ME

I'm Vic, STOTT Pilates® instructor, Certified Running Technique Specialist with The Running School® and ultra runner! I started running in my mid thirties after practicing Pilates for 10 years, and couldn't believe the difference it made to my injury resilience and recovery. I've discovered it's the perfect partner for hours spent running on the trails or road, and combined with an efficient technique helps to ensure I can run for longer, and recover quicker too!

Runlates is all about working together to keep moving in whatever way works for you, feeling stronger and happier at the same time. I'm passionate about supporting you to achieve your goals - from running longer distances to moving more comfortably day to day. If there's something you'd like to work towards, I'd love to have a chat and find out more.

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👋 Last online class today in my (now very bare) little studio! 🥰

It’s been a bit of a slog to get everything sorted, packed and moved (and if you come to classes you’ll have heard ALL about it 🫣) Turns out I’m far more sentimental than I thought and hang on to everything from memorable drawer knobs to tea towels 😂

Anyway, almost there, and normal(ish) service can resume! 🙌

Hope you’re all having a great week whatever you’re juggling!🤹

#housemove #shrewsbury #pilatesstudio #moving #backsoon

🤩 It’s almost time for the SHROPSHIRE WAY SOCIAL - stage 3️⃣! 🥳

So far we’ve enjoyed some stunning scenery, sunshine and lots of chat over some hilly miles (and refreshments after!) The emphasis has been firmly on the social side of running, and it’s been lovely to meet some new faces and introduce others to the delights of a moving picnic 😉

Fancy joining us? This time we’re headed from Bishop’s Castle to Clun. Full details on the site and feel free to pop me a message with any questions!

Hope to see you there 🤗

#shropshireway #trailrunning #shropshire #discovershropshire #loveshropshire #bishopscastle #clun #socialrun

🥳 Back in the hills today to celebrate a very special runner/writer/pilates instructor’s birthday - EVA! 🎈

A lovely trot with a wonderful group up and around the #LongMynd - at its drizzly, misty, atmospheric best 🤩

Hope you’ve all had a great weekend 🙌

#trailrunning #trailrunner #weekend #shropshirehills #runtogether #socialrun

📦 As some of you may know I’m up to my eyes in boxes currently with an imminent house move, so 1-2-1 and Reformer sessions will be pausing for now ⏸️

I will let you all know once these resume in a new setting. And don’t worry, I’m not leaving Shrewsbury and classes/runs continue as normal! 😊

Bear with me if I take a little longer to come back to you for the next week or so (or look a bit more frazzled than usual 🤪😂)

Happy Friday everyone!

#moving #backsoon #shrewsbury

🤩 NEW CLASSES! Beginners and Relaxed Pilates now open for booking on the site 💻

What do both classes involve?

🧘 BEGINNERS classes (as the name suggests) are perfect if you’ve never tried Pilates before, or are returning to activity after injury. You’ll discover how Pilates helps to build core strength, greater mobility and improve posture, all in a friendly and supportive group!

☺️ RELAXED Pilates is a gentler pace than our Challenge classes, and focuses on releasing tension and improving mobility of the spine, hips and shoulders. If you’ve struggled to get comfortable in classes before with certain movements or positions, you’ll be well looked after here.

Lynda and Eva will be teaching these new classes on a Wednesday morning from April 9th, look out for an introduction on here soon! 👀

#pilates #beginners #shrewsbury #pilatesclass #pilatesstudio #pilatesinstructor

🤩 OPEN DAY, done! 🙌

We had the pleasure of hosting 4 taster classes today, taught by new instructors Lynda and Eva!

Delighted to chat to some new faces, and see so many smiles on the way out 😊

Thanks so much to everyone who joined us, and to Eva and Lynda who planned some brilliant sessions to introduce Runlates to you all 🙏

#pilatesclass #pilatesclasses #pilatesinstructor #shrewsbury #pilates #pilatesforrunners #pilatesstudio #team

🤩 6th session with JOE today, a Hyrox athlete currently training for the London Marathon - look at his progress! 💪

The last two videos were after Christmas, when he’d been struggling with hip pain a few miles into a longer run 😬

Fast forward a couple of months and he’s now running strongly with a reduced overstride, greater pelvic stability and using an efficient arm swing and heel cycle to drive forward!

Better still, no pain 🙌

To note - these videos show Joe at a faster speed, however given his marathon goal we also reviewed technique for longer and easy runs both on treadmill and tarmac 😊

Looking forward to our next and final session ahead of London to support him getting to the start line confident and fresh 🏃‍♂️ Well done Joe!

@therunningschool
@optimalmovement_uk

#marathontraining #marathonrunner #runcoaching #runningcoach #runningtechnique #gaitanalysis #shrewsbury #runfaster #movebetter

🤩 Runlates, PUBLATES tonight with a few new and returning faces! 🤗

Always lovely to enjoy a riverside trot with the thought of some chips and chat after at @thecrownabbeyforegate 🍟 🍻

No pics of that part though due to aforementioned chat 😂

Next month we’ll be meeting up on April 1st if you fancy joining us! Details on the site as usual 👀

Hope you’ve all had a great start to your week!

#shrewsbury #runclub #runtogether #runninggroup #socialrun #pilatesforrunners

👀 Headed back to ‘work’ this week after a terrible week away in the very ugliest of places 😉

It wasn’t ALL sunshine, but I definitely enjoyed my fair share exploring the Old Man of Coniston and the Langdales 😎 Fairfield horseshoe on the other hand was freezing strong winds and snow on the top 😂

Loved exploring the Lake District and once again enjoying a fresh sense of perspective on the top of a huge hill (or mountain?) ⛰️

Can’t wait to get back to classes this week and see everyone. Hope you’ve all had a great time enjoying the sunshine ☀️ Spring is here!

#lakedistrict #coniston #exploring #trailrunning #hiking #happieroutside #backtowork #holidays

🤩 LAST CHANCE to join us for some Pilates magic this Spring!

Spaces available in the following classes:

💪PILATES CHALLENGE
Monday 10am @msjennablairyoga
Tuesdays at 9.30, 10.30 and 5.30 &
Thursdays 9.30 @barnabascommunitychurch

🏃‍♂️PILATES FOR RUNNERS
Wednesdays 5.30 &
Thursdays 5.30, 6.30 @barnabascommunitychurch

Not sure which one is right for you? Come and join our OPEN DAY on Sat 15th March to try a class out!

Full details of all classes and events on the website.

Hope to see you soon!

#shrewsbury #whatson #pilatesclass #pilatesclasses #pilatesforrunners #pilatesstudio #newterm #joinus

📣 Reminder! NO CLASSES this week as I’m taking a break 😊

Looking forward to starting our new Spring term next week with you all, feeling refreshed and energised hopefully and full of inspiration for your classes 💪

Back soon!

#holiday #spring #takeabreak #reset #refresh

🤩 Exploring! The Dorset Coast today for the Lulworth Cove @runthroughtrails 27km 🙌

Was originally signed up for the 50k, but decided to change and focus on enjoying a weekend away with friends with less pressure on the running!

Loved the fact the message at the start was ‘we get to do this, we don’t have to’ which sums up my feelings exactly. As ever incredibly thankful to be able to enjoy our beautiful surroundings in such lovely conditions 😎

Hope you’re all having a lovely weekend and enjoying the sunshine! ☀️

#lulworthcove #trailrunning #trailrunner #dorset #southcoast #exploring #happieroutside

👋 Hello blue skies! 😎

Perfect conditions for our Run & Stretch yesterday, which I’m hoping signifies the start of spring! 🌷

Fingers crossed for some more sunshine this weekend, have a great few days all 😎

#weekend #spring #sunshine #shrewsbury #runclub #runninggroup

Who said FOAM ROLLERS were just for rolling? 😉

I love playing around with different ways to use this prop, they’re one of my favourites! 🤩

This weeks class included exercises to:

🦩 Challenge STABILITY and test BALANCE (yes, we stood on the roller on one leg)

🌀 Work on spinal MOBILITY, replicating Reformer exercises to combine side bends and rotation

🦵 Test ALIGNMENT of the hip, knee and ankle - and awareness of compensations that can occur

🧘‍♀️ We also ended the class with a lovely STRETCH to open up shoulders, hips and just relax

And did I mention developing some fantastic core STRENGTH with just a couple of plank variations?! 😃💪

If you enjoyed the class this week, let me know!

Still time to join us in March and April if you fancy experiencing some foam roller fun for yourself 😊

#foamroller #foamrollerpilates #shrewsbury #pilatesclass #pilatesforrunners #pilatesfun

💻 Have you visited the site recently? It’s going through a refresh and I am so happy with how it’s evolving! 🤩

My aim is to effectively capture what Runlates is all about:

💪 PILATES classes to build strength and mobility to keep us moving well and feeling good

🏃‍♂️Support with your RUNNING- from coaching technique and training plans to exploring new trails together!

🤗 A friendly, inclusive COMMUNITY to offer all the support, motivation and encouragement you need to achieve your goals.

Thanks so much to @workinshrewsbury @shrewsburybid and @claremont.design for helping me to refine, develop and communicate what my small business is all about 🙏 More to come soon!

Let me know what you think 😊

#smallbusiness #shrewsbury #community #pilatesstudio #pilatesforrunners #runninggroup #runclub

🍻 No Run & Stretch for me tonight, so the lovely Sarah @magicrunningshoes is leading the social post-Pilates trot! 😃

Judging by the photo from last time looks like it will be a fun one 😉

And on that note, March PUBLATES is a week later next month as I’m away the first Tuesday. So if you fancy joining us at @thecrownabbeyforegate we’ll be heading there for a catch up on 11th March to toast the start of our new term 💪

Fancy joining us? Full details on the site, pre-pub run optional!

#runningclub #shrewsbury #socialrun #runninggroup #runtogether

🤩 #ShropshireWay Social Stage 2! Bridges to Bishops Castle 🗺️

We had sunshine, mud (lots of it), rainbows, and beautiful scenery to enjoy in friendly company 🥰

Thanks to everyone who joined today, and to @thecastlehotelbishopscastle for refuelling some very muddy runners (and dogs) when we arrived! 🙏

Stage 3 up next on Sunday 30th March, Bishops Castle to Clun! Details on the site if you fancy it 👀

Hope you’re all having a great weekend 😊

#trailrunning #trailrunner #shropshire #loveshropshire #shropshirehills #stiperstones #socialrun #exploring #happieroutside

🌀 Next week is the last week of this term, which means a few very exciting things…

🤩 The FOAM ROLLERS are back out! Which means we get to have lots of fun testing our balance, loosening up our hips and shoulders, and discovering lots of new muscles and movements!

👀 The NEW TERM is around the corner, with classes now live to book! Contact me directly to join the waitlist for full classes, or come along to our OPEN DAY in March to try a taster (details on the website).

Hope you’ve had a great week and have a wonderful few days ahead 😊

#friday #shrewsbury #newterm #pilatesclass #pilatesclasses #pilatesforrunners #openday #pilatesinstructor#shropshire

🤩 Brilliant to see ANNA a few weeks ago, after completing Running Technique Coaching just over a year ago!

As you can see, her running is still looking strong - demonstrating a great heel cycle and strong arm swing here 💪

Habits take time to fully form, and any movement and skill requires practice to fine tune and eventually become automatic. Anna practices most weeks in our Run & Stretch sessions after Pilates and practice pays off!

I’m delighted she’s enjoying her running again and has had enjoyed some great fell races recently. Well done Anna! 👏

@optimalmovement_uk

#runningtechnique #pilatesforrunners #runcoaching #shrewsbury #runbetter #movebetter #runfaster #injuryfree

🤩 I’m delighted to finally be able to share some pics that capture what goes on in a Runlates class 👀

Sadly they don’t have sound, so you’ll have to imagine the laughs, groans and witty asides (not always mine) 😂

Thanks so much to this lovely group for allowing themselves to be caught in action by the very talented Tara @claremont.design 🙏

And a huge thank you to Tara for your support so far with these photos and the website refresh, more updates coming soon! 😃

If you fancy trying out a class with us, have a look at next month’s Open Day - would love to see you there! (Link in stories)

#pilates #pilatesclass #shrewsbury #pilatesinstructor #shropshire #pilatesstudio #joinus #openday

The next #ShropshireWay Social is this Saturday! 🙌

Last time out we were blessed with some wonderful sunshine, and equally brilliant company 🤗

Fancy joining us? This section is Bridges-Bishops Castle taking in the Stiperstones ⛰️

RSVP via the website and I’ll send you the link to join the WhatsApp and chat about lifts, groups and refreshments 😋

Hope to see you there!

#trailrunning #trailrunner #discovershropshire #exploring #loveshropshire #runtogether #happieroutside

📢 SAVE THE DATE for our first ever OPEN DAY! 🤗

I get a lot of requests for trial classes, and sadly I’m unable to offer these due to limited spaces and also maintaining consistency for each class as we progress through the term. I appreciate though that it’s often reassuring to try a class and meet your instructor before committing 😊

So, going forward I’m aiming to offer a few Open Days! Come and meet me, and our two newly certified STOTT Pilates instructors Ėva and Lynda, and try one of 4 different classes ➡️

If you currently attend a class, you might notice there’s a new one too so you’re also welcome to come along and try! Otherwise, I would love it if you could share with family and friends 🙏

Lastly, you might have noticed some new photography in the background 👀 Huge thanks to Tara @claremont.design for joining us a few weeks ago to catch us in action! 📷

Thanks as always for your support, hope to see some of you there! 😃

#shrewsbury #whatson #pilates #pilatesclass #pilatesforrunners #tryusout #pilatesinstructor #joinus #community

🏃🏻So what happens at a RUNNING TECHNIQUE ASSESSMENT? 🤔

💬 First, we chat about your running history including any niggles or injuries, and what you’d like to get out of the assessment or any coaching. (This usually happens whilst you’re walking on the treadmill to warm up)

🎥 We then film your walking and running, and I start to build a picture of your movement - looking at everything from foot strike up to head position, hip and shoulder mobility, and lower limb alignment.

💪 After that, we complete a functional movement assessment looking at any compensations that may have developed for instance when loading - or balancing on - one leg. This includes some agility and coordination to test your proprioceptive system as well as your strength.

🤓 Finally, we sit down with the iPad and review the videos and feedback together. Usually with me drawing lots of lines over the top or hopping up to demonstrate a point! We discuss my recommendations to address the points highlighted, and you’ll always receive an email summary to have a think about whether coaching is for you.

Questions? Let me know! 👇

#runningtechnique #runcoaching #runbetter #runfaster #injuryfree #shrewsbury #gaitanalysis #rehab #runnersrehab #injuryprevention

🤩 Change of scenery this weekend, and a spot of exploring on #Anglesey!

Quite literally the breath of fresh (sea) air that I needed after a few busy weeks 😊

Hope you’ve all had a great start to your weekend!

#trailrunning #trailrunner #exploring #freshair #happieroutside

Is there any other exercise as versatile as a lovely LUNGE? 🤔

You can use them to work on flexibility, from your feet to your hips 🦶

You can add strength with weights, and endurance through repetition or building a progressive sequence like this 💪

You can add some mobility for your spine through adding rotation or a side bend 🌀

You can fine tune alignment of ankles, knees and hips 🦵

And you can work on balance - essential for single leg sports like running! ⚖️

This is a little sequence we did in Runners classes this week focusing on hip extension, an essential component of good running technique. Everyone loved it ❤️ (well I did anyway, and I’m speaking on behalf of their hips too 😂)

Did you join us this week? How did you find it?

#lunge #strengthforrunners #runningstrength #pilatesforrunners #shrewsbury #runningcoach #runcoach #runningtechnique

2 lovely Run & Stretches this week so far and 1 to go tomorrow! 🙌

Cool crisp evenings, pretty scenery and excellent company make for some enjoyable runs 😊

(Even if my watch says I’m unproductive 🙄😂)

#shrewsbury #runclub #runninggroup #runtogether #socialrun

🤗 For me the benefits of running are as much about the SOCIAL feel-good factor as the effect it has on fitness and physical health 💪

So planning in events and meet ups that are focused on both is a very important part of Runlates! And I love that people stay in touch even if they’re currently not running or attending a class. 😊

This evening is the first Tuesday of the month which means it’s Publates at @thecrownabbeyforegate 🍻 You can join the Run & Stretch before or just meet us there for a catch up after!

Then at the end of the month we’ll be catching up after Stage 2 of the Shropshire Way - you might have walked or run some or all of the route, or just come along to hear about it after! Either way would be lovely to see you.

All events are on the website (under ‘Events’) 💻 Hope to see you soon!

#runclub #meetup #shrewsbury #pilatesforrunners #socialrun #mentalhealth #fitness #feelgood #runningcommunity

🤩 Can you join the next #ShropshireWay Social? ⛰️

In January over 20 of us made our way from Shrewsbury to Bridges, and this month for Stage 2 we’ll be exploring the Bridges-Bishops Castle section! 🙌

This 12 mile stretch includes the stunning #Stiperstones and takes in Shepherd’s Rock, Devil’s Chair and Nipstone Rock before heading up Linley Hill. The terrain might be tricky but hopefully the views will be worth it! 🤞

If you fancy joining us head to the website and RSVP, you’ll be sent a link to join our WhatsApp group to help arrange lifts, groups, and importantly refreshments after! 😋

📍 Saturday 22nd Feb
Meeting Bridges Pub 9am

*Please note these runs are FREE and whilst you will be sent the route and full details/tips, they are self guided and will not have been route checked. So please make sure you are fully prepared*

#trailrunning #shropshire #trailrunner #runninggroup #socialrun #runtogether #runwithus #shropshirehills

🤩 Wrapping up a wonderful week with this lovely lot! A morning well spent playing with props as we created some new imagery for the website (pics coming very soon!) 📸

Thanks so much to the very talented Tara @claremont.design and my brilliant volunteers who smiled their way through the class 😃

Lucky to work with such kind and positive people who make coming to ‘work’ so enjoyable 🙏

Happy weekend everyone 🙌

#smallbusiness #shrewsbury #pilates #pilatesforrunners #pilatesinstructor

🫣 When you take a lovely (squinty) sun-drenched photo by the river and cleverly use your phone to shield one eye…. ➡️

Not the best photo of me with my rectangular eye patch, but a nice pic of this morning’s Run&Stretch regardless! 🏴‍☠️😂

Hope you’re all enjoying the sunshine today! 😎

#shrewsbury #riversevern #running #runninggroup #runclub #runtogether #pilatesforrunners #photofail

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I only started running again early May 2021 after not running for many years and thinking I couldn't again because of Osteoarthritis in both knees. I'm not as fast as I used to be, and I know I have to take it steady, slow and only do short distances. I also knew I needed to build up my strength. I didn't want to join a running group but I knew I needed soething to help. Vic's Tuesday evening group is perfect. She's so welcoming and reassured me that I wouldn't feel out of my depth. We do an hour of Pilates (with adaptations if required for the old knees!) and then a gentle run. I'm always at the back but the group are so lovely I never feel that I'm out of my depth. Vic will always check I'm ok, and the distance is perfect. I've really noticed a difference in my ability, strength and stamina. Plus I've met some lovely people and we often end up giggling in the group.

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