Pop! Running

A Holistic Approach To Running Coaching

Our Mission

Pop! Running’s mission is to help runners and multi-sport athletes discover the joys of efficient and injury-free running.

We love seeing runners of all levels using our systems to improve their running efficiency and enjoy the sport even more.

You’re In the Right Place If…

You’re looking to rapidly improve your running performance and feel better than ever before doing it.

We have programs tailored to help runners of all experience levels, whether you want to get fit and feel great or smash your personal bests.

So what are you waiting for? Start the journey to achieving your running goals in record time.

Meet Sam Stow

Sam Stow is the founder of Pop! Running and has been running all his life. He is a Level 3 Registered Personal Trainer / Gym Instructor with over 12 years in the health and fitness industry. He also has a Level 1 Recreational Running Coach qualification and a Certified Master Functional Trainer from the Functional Training Institute.

With countless triathlons, marathons and ultramarathons under his belt, he’s learned so much about the art of running and his insatiable curiosity pushes him to continue honing his craft every day.

Sam is incredibly passionate about running coaching and shares everything he’s learned along the way, from how to prevent injury and run pain-free to consistently knocking time off his personal bests.

Are you ready to transform your running and smash your PB?

Sam's Story

Background

Sam Stow is the founder of Pop! Running Form. He is a 40-year-old husband and father of three joyful kids. He is an experienced ultra runner with a long history of study and application of biomechanics from both personal and professional perspectives, having completed a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering with a thesis on the modeling of cycling biomechanics. He now works as a lead software architect on applications for sports coaching and health tracking.

The Beginning Of His Quest

In the last two decades, Sam has experienced many injuries and setbac ks that many runners experience. Through this journey, he used his knowledge of biomechanics and his desire to improve to reinvent himself as a runner and started Pop! Running to share his discoveries with a wide audience.

The Discovery

What he discovered was that many of the injuries and setbacks he experienced were due to a lack of understanding of runningbiomechanics. After years of research and trial and error, he developed a system that not only helped him overcome his injuries, but also allowed him to improve his running form and efficiency and set new personal bests in his late 30s and early 40s.

The Result

The result is an easy-to-follow system that can be used by any runner, of any level, to improve their running form and avoid injuries. The Pop! Running system is based on the idea that we cannot improve what we don't understand and the principle of intentional practice. It is designed to help runners move more efficiently and with less effort through better understanding and specific practice.

We Do Things Differently

What sets Pop! Running apart from other coaches is our combination of strength training, data-driven programming, form training and mindset training.

In fact, this is the “FFP” System which enables our clients to perform at their very best.

The FFP system is:

Function

Helping our clients utilize the correct muscles and move in the most efficient way possible. Optimizing their running function, mobility and coordination.

Form training

Ensuring our clients are running with proper technique so they can avoid injuries.

Programming

Using data to design custom training plans for each of our clients so they can see results quickly. And mindset training is essential because we believe that a positive mindset is key to success in running (and in life!). This allows us to help our clients reach their full potential and fall in love with running - something we believe everyone is capable of!

Here's What Our Customers Are Saying

This program works. I’m just getting back into running after several injuries. The program really helped get my form right and develop good habits during the run. No more over striding!”

Rennee

Through the ‘POP! Running form’ training program Sam has coached me into a much more efficient and effective running style. Both my top end speed and the pace I can maintain at a given power/HR level have improved greatly, especially impressive given it has only taken 4 weeks to date! I feel much better prepared for my upcoming ultramarathon and have even been able to revise my pace targets given the increase in efficiency. Whilst the value the training program has given me in terms of my running efficiency has been great, one of the biggest pieces of value that I have taken has been the way that it allowed me to learn how to feel what good form feels like and build cues to ensure I am maintaining it. This has allowed me to check my form to ensure that bad habits don’t creep back in when I am fatigued during long training runs which has allowed me to stay injury free and keep on track with my training plan.

Ben

Wow! What a great experience!
I worked with Sam’s Pop Running program for 4 weeks and not only did it positively change the way I run, but it also changed the way I look at running. I enjoy it so much more.
The approach used in the program is very down-to-earth and the material is easy to absorb. I am confident that this accelerated my personal development. I have learned to use the glutes and hips more, which I believe has resulted in a more efficient running stride and less fatigue at the end of a run.
The program has also provided tools and knowledge to take the development of efficient running form well into the future. Priceless!
I don’t use clichés lightly, but this program, for me, was a ‘game changer’.

Andy

Thanks for all the time you put into this and for advice/coaching given! I really appreciated your enthusiasm and easy nature in videos / communication.

Stu

Thank you Sam for taking the time to develop the workshop and teaching others! you are a real expert and you truly care about others doing well. Thank you!

Orly

Using this program, I am 30 sec/km faster on endurance runs with same heart rate and same power; 10 sec/km faster on race pace after 3-4 weeks

Michael

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