Move Better. Run Stronger. Perform with Confidence.
Whether you’re training for your first 5K, preparing for a marathon or looking to improve your running performance, understanding how you move can be an important part of reaching your goals.
At Edinburgh Sports + Spinal Physiotherapy, we offer specialist running biomechanics assessments and personalised running technique coaching with Jimmy Moran, MSc Strength & Conditioning Coach and experienced endurance runner.
Using detailed video analysis, functional movement assessment and targeted coaching, Jimmy helps runners of all abilities better understand their running technique, identify opportunities for improvement and develop the strength and movement skills needed to support their performance.
From recreational runners to competitive athletes, our approach combines practical running technique coaching with evidence-informed strength and conditioning.
Understand Your Running. Improve Your Technique. Build Your Performance.
Location: Lauriston Place Clinic
For runners who want more than a one-off assessment, our six-week running technique coaching programme provides a structured approach to understanding, practising and developing your running movement.
The programme combines detailed assessment with progressive coaching, movement retraining and strength exercises tailored to your needs.
What’s Included?
Session 1 – Running Assessment & Baseline Testing
Your initial session includes video running analysis and functional assessment to establish your current movement patterns and identify key development areas.
Sessions 2–5 – Technique Coaching & Strength Development
Over the following sessions, Jimmy will guide you through a personalised combination of:
Running technique retraining
Practical drills and coaching cues
Progressive strength and conditioning
Mobility and movement control exercises
Dynamic movement and running-specific skills
Strategies to incorporate improvements into your usual training
The programme is adapted according to your progress and individual goals.
Session 6 – Reassessment & Future Recommendations
Your final session includes a reassessment of relevant running characteristics, helping you review progress and identify the areas to continue developing.
You’ll also receive guidance on maintaining your training and incorporating what you’ve learned into your future running.
The goal is to provide you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to make informed improvements beyond the six-week programme.
Running is a complex movement that involves coordination, strength, mobility and the ability to repeatedly absorb and generate force.
While there is no single perfect running technique for everyone, analysing how you run can provide valuable insights into your individual movement patterns.
Our running biomechanics assessment uses video analysis alongside functional movement and strength testing to identify factors that may influence your running technique, efficiency and performance.
Your assessment may explore:
Running posture and trunk position – How your body is positioned and controlled throughout the running cycle.
Stride length and cadence – Your step frequency, foot placement and potential opportunities to refine your running rhythm.
Foot strike and ground contact – How your foot interacts with the ground during running.
Hip, knee and ankle control – How your lower limbs coordinate and respond to the demands of running.
Strength and movement capacity – Identifying physical qualities that may benefit from targeted training.
Running efficiency – Exploring technique adjustments that may help you run more comfortably and economically.
Rather than trying to make everyone run in the same way, Jimmy uses your assessment findings to develop recommendations that reflect your individual movement patterns, experience and goals.
Our running biomechanics and technique coaching services are suitable for runners of all abilities.
Beginner & Recreational Runners
Develop confidence in your running technique, understand your movement patterns and establish good foundations as you build your running fitness.
5K, 10K & Half-Marathon Runners
Explore opportunities to refine your running mechanics, develop lower-limb strength and improve your preparation for upcoming races.
Marathon & Endurance Runners
Build strength, movement efficiency and physical capacity to support the demands of longer distances, particularly when fatigue begins to influence your running technique.
Competitive & Experienced Runners
Use detailed movement analysis and targeted coaching to examine your technique, identify areas for development and complement your existing training programme.
Triathletes & Multisport Athletes
Develop running-specific strength and movement skills that complement the wider demands of your sport, including running under fatigue.
Runners Returning After Injury
Running analysis may form part of a return-to-running programme. If you’re experiencing persistent or new pain, we recommend a physiotherapy assessment to determine whether an injury requires clinical management before technique coaching.
You don’t need to be an elite athlete to benefit from understanding how you run.
Many recreational runners experience some form of discomfort. Foot, Achilles, calf, knee, hip and lower back pain are common ailments that plague runners of all levels. But it does not have to be this way. A running biomechanics package can identify the problem and help you run better. Ever present niggles can realistically be a thing of the past with high quality movement retraining. Running is a skill requiring coaching and practice to optimise your performance.
Most reported injuries are gradual build up and repeat use in nature. León-Guereño et al (2020) found:
Running Performance Is About More Than Technique
Although running is an endurance activity, strength and conditioning can play an important role in developing the physical qualities required for efficient, consistent training.
Our approach combines running technique coaching with targeted exercises to develop strength, coordination and the ability to tolerate the demands of running.
Depending on your goals, your programme may include:
Quadriceps and hamstring strengthening
Calf and Achilles loading capacity
Gluteal and hip strength
Single-leg stability and control
Plyometric and reactive strength development
Running-specific movement drills
Progressive strength training alongside your running programme
Jimmy can help you integrate strength and conditioning into your existing training schedule, whether you’re preparing for a marathon, competing in HYROX or developing your general endurance fitness.
The aim is to support your running rather than simply add more exercise to an already demanding
Jimmy Moran | Running Technique & Strength and Conditioning Coach
MSc Strength & Conditioning | PGDE Physical Education
Jimmy is an experienced running and strength and conditioning coach who works with runners and endurance athletes of all abilities to develop their technique, physical capacity and performance.
Having completed more than twelve sub-three-hour marathons, Jimmy combines extensive personal endurance experience with postgraduate expertise in strength and conditioning.
He understands the challenges of balancing ambitious training goals with work, family life and other commitments.
Jimmy works with recreational and competitive runners, cyclists, triathletes and HYROX athletes, helping them develop sustainable, individualised training approaches.
His coaching combines detailed running analysis, practical movement instruction and progressive strength development, with a focus on helping individuals understand their performance and achieve their goals.
Whether you’re preparing for your first running event or chasing a personal best, Jimmy provides a supportive and structured approach to developing your running.
Running Technique Assessment
£100
A detailed assessment of your running biomechanics, movement patterns and areas for potential improvement, with individual recommendations.
Six-Week Running Technique Coaching Programme
£415
Includes your initial running technique assessment and five 60-minute follow-up coaching sessions, incorporating technique retraining, strength and conditioning, and reassessment.
Not sure which option is right for you?
Our team can help you choose the most appropriate starting point for your goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a running biomechanics assessment?
A running biomechanics assessment examines how your body moves during running. Using video analysis and physical assessment, we can explore aspects of your technique such as posture, cadence, stride pattern, foot placement and lower-limb control.
At ESS, Jimmy Moran combines running analysis with functional assessment to provide personalised coaching recommendations.
Can running gait analysis help improve my running technique?
Yes. Running gait analysis can help identify movement patterns that may benefit from targeted technique coaching.
Depending on your individual needs, small adjustments to cadence, stride pattern or movement control may be useful. However, not every runner needs to change their technique, and improvements in speed or injury risk cannot be guaranteed.
Can changing my running technique reduce my risk of injury?
Certain running technique changes can alter how forces are distributed through the body and may be helpful for some runners.
However, running injuries are influenced by several factors, including training load, previous injury, strength, recovery and individual circumstances.
There is no single running style that guarantees injury prevention. Our approach focuses on identifying meaningful improvements rather than making unnecessary changes.
Is running biomechanics analysis suitable for beginners?
Absolutely. You don’t need to be an experienced or competitive runner.
An assessment can help beginners understand their running technique and identify appropriate exercises or coaching strategies as they build their running fitness.
Can running gait analysis help with knee pain or Achilles pain?
Running analysis can provide useful information about movement patterns and loading, but persistent pain should first be assessed by an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
At ESS, our physiotherapy team assesses running-related conditions including knee pain, Achilles problems, calf injuries and other musculoskeletal complaints.
Where appropriate, physiotherapy and running technique coaching can complement one another.
Do I need to book all six sessions?
No. You can choose a one-off running technique assessment or the six-week coaching programme, depending on your needs and goals.
The initial assessment is an excellent starting point if you’re unsure which option is most appropriate.
Can this help me prepare for a marathon or half-marathon?
Yes. Running biomechanics assessment and targeted strength and conditioning can complement your marathon or half-marathon training.
Jimmy’s experience as a multiple sub-three-hour marathon runner enables him to combine practical endurance knowledge with individualised coaching.
Do you offer running coaching for triathletes and HYROX competitors?
Yes. Jimmy works with runners, triathletes, cyclists and HYROX competitors, offering running technique coaching and strength and conditioning tailored to their sporting demands.
Where can I book a running biomechanics assessment in Edinburgh?
Running biomechanics assessments and technique coaching with Jimmy Moran are available at Edinburgh Sports + Spinal Physiotherapy’s Lauriston Place Clinic.
115 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9JG
What should I bring to my running assessment?
We recommend bringing your usual running shoes and comfortable exercise clothing.
Information about your current running volume, recent training and upcoming events can also help Jimmy understand your goals.
Ready to Improve Your Running?
Whether you’re new to running, training for your next event or looking to better understand your running mechanics, our specialist assessment and coaching service can help you take the next step.
At Edinburgh Sports + Spinal Physiotherapy, we combine detailed running analysis, personalised coaching and strength and conditioning to help you train with purpose.
Book Your Running Biomechanics Assessment with Jimmy Moran
Lauriston Place Clinic
115 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9JG
Telephone: 0131 235 2354
Email: info@physiotherapistsedinburgh.co.uk
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