Performance Training for Runners.

You love to move, run, fly and push your limits.
We have the tools to help you explore what’s possible.

Physio teaching running drills

Running well is a skill. We provide tools tailored to your goals to help you build that skill.

Each of our clinicians has in-depth knowledge of biomechanics, running science, and strength and conditioning specific to the unique demands of running. That means that you’ll walk away with effective, personalized strategies to launch you toward big accomplishments.

Runner racing towards personal best

We also believe that we all run our best when finding joy in the process.

We strive every day to create an encouraging, motivating and fun environment for athletes of all levels to learn, grow and get stronger.

Run Performance Services

  • Chiropractic Therapy

    With in depth knowledge of human movement and performance, our team is perfectly equipped to help you find opportunities for speed, endurance and resilience on the run.

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  • Physiotherapy

    We believe that your time with us goes well beyond injury. You’ll walk away with a library of personalized tools to better understand how to tap into possibility with confidence.

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  • Registered Massage Therapy

    Recovering well and moving beautifully are key to achieving your best. Our massage therapists have in depth understanding of what it takes to train hard and perform. Let’s get you there together!

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  • Running Gait Analysis

    Gain insight into ways in which you could run more efficiently in pursuit of big goals. Offered virtually or in person, gait analysis includes relevant recommendations to improve your resilience so that you can run well with confidence.

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  • Strength and Conditioning

    Research has told us time and again that an intentional, progressive strength program is one of the most powerful tools available to help you find speed and endurance. Our team of kinesiologists and strength coaches is perfectly equipped to help you tap into this under-utilized strategy with confidence, encouragement and fun!

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  • Building Better Runners Program

    Running your best takes a little more than putting one foot in front of the other on repeat. That means that your approach to training should be too. This program, designed by our team, encompasses gait assessment, running drills, strength training, mobility work, and education all designed to complement one another and your goals.

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  • Run Coaching

    You’ve got running goals and we’re dedicated to providing a supportive, encouraging and effective means of getting you there together!

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  • Naturopathic Medicine

    You know that you run your best when you’re fuelling well, being intentional with recovery, managing stress and anxiety well, and generally thriving. Let’s work together to see how we can fine tune your approach to health and performance to help you be your best.

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  • Learn to Run

    For those just beginning their running journey or starting fresh after some time away, our signature Learn to Run program has everything you need to dive in with confidence and find joy in the process.

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  • Osteopathy

    With extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology and the biomechanics of running, our osteopaths work with you to identify factors holding you back from performing your best and plan appropriate management using manual therapy techniques to treat the body as a whole

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  • Lever Body Weight Support

    Redefine what’s possible in rehab and training using Lever Body Weight Support. By suspending part of your body weight, you can return to running sooner, recover from training faster, increase training volume and find your fast!

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  • Virtual Services

    We’re here to support from afar! Connect with our team virtually for chiropractic, physiotherapy, naturopathic medicine, gait assessment and personal training through the lens of your running goals.

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  • Psychotherapy

    Because sometimes a change in your mindset can open the door to endless possibility on the run and beyond! We’re here to help you break through barriers that inhibit peak performance, while developing an overall growth mindset for excellence and success.

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  • Kids and Teens

    Whether it’s running, soccer, basketball, or otherwise, we help young athletes of all levels reach their goals using our in-depth knowledge of biomechanics and performance in combination with consideration for the unique needs of growing bodies.

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Not sure where to start?

We’ve got you! We would love to help you get the most out of your running, and are happy to chat about the best strategy to get you to your goals.

Fill out the form and we’ll reach out to set up a no-cost consultation with a member of our team.

We would love to help you get the most out of your run.

Runners starting the Pride & Remembrance Run in Toronto
Runner smiling on the track
Group of women trail running.

“The Runners Academy was immensely helpful in managing injuries during my track season, ultimately allowing me to rank within the top 10 in the country. With their support, I’ve become the runner I’ve always believed I could be.  ”

- Moses A.

The Runner’s Academy has empowered me do what I love to do: to run, to race, and to move freely.”

- Rob H.

Run Performance FAQs

  • Nope! There’s no issue, question or goal too small or insignificant, even if you’re 100% pain free.

    While we love helping runners better understand their injuries and how to overcome them, we also love to explore what opportunities there may be to launch you closer towards your goals outside of injury. Performance is a big part of what we do.

    Whether you’re looking to maintain your injury-free status, want to explore ways to find your next gear from a performance perspective or are simply curious about how to build your running practice, know that there’s no reason to wait for an injury before reaching out!

  • Usually, yes. Typically, insurance companies cover a portion of each session, though each company and individual plan varies.

    If you have concerns, we recommend reaching out to your provider to better understand what you can expect.

  • Happy to!

    We do offer direct billing for most insurance companies. That means that we can submit your details of your appointment to your insurance provider on your behalf, and you are only required to pay any portion that wasn’t covered.

    Of course, if you’d prefer to connect with your insurance company yourself or we are unable to bill your provider directly, you’ll receive an invoice with all details that you may need to submit on your own (you’ll receive that invoice independent of insurance needs, but know that we’ve got you covered if you fall in either of those categories!).

  • At The Runner’s Academy, our team of physiotherapists and chiropractors tend to practice in a very similar manner.

    Our whole team has extensive training in running mechanics and assessing and treating running injuries, as well as a passion for fast feet and heartbeats on the roads, track and trail.

    So in short, regardless of who you see, you’ll be teamed up with a skilled and knowledgeable clinician on a mission to support you on the run!

    Sometimes, insurance policies lead runners to seek out a clinician with specific training or background. Some people have a preferred clinician based on experience or referral. If either of those sound like you, great! We’re happy to help coordinate.

  • Absolutely!

    While running happens to be our passion, we’re excited about any opportunity to help you find joy in movement and build confidence in your ability to do whatever it is that matters most to you. Whether you’re a gardener, rock climber, grandparent wanting to lift those growing kids, gearing up for an upcoming surgery, or simply curious about how to move better, we’d be thrilled to connect.

    And while we have you, please know that there is no such thing as being “runner enough”. We’re grateful to have had the opportunity to support runners from those who are curious about how to get started all the way through to the pros and Olympians. There’s no pace, distance, time, race, or general “official runner” badge required!

    If you run in any capacity, you are a runner and we’re here to help you reach your goals.

  • Great news - there’s a ton of overlap in how we assess for a physio or chiro consult and a gait assessment. Regardless of the title of the appointment, we’ll start with an in-depth discussion about your history, reasons for reaching out, goals, experience and so on. The more we understand about you as a runner, the better equipped we are to support you in getting to where you want to be.

    After that, we’ll do a full movement screening to assess movement strategies (how you move), strength, and mobility.

    In a gait assessment, we then watch you run and take a few videos of you in action. We’ll combine our findings there with everything else we’ve learned to help you find your sweet spot on the run.

    In a physiotherapy or chiropractic assessment, a gait assessment may be done on the initial appointment, but it all depends on where you’re at with your injury and goals. You’ll work together with your clinician to determine if and when that’s an appropriate part of the game plan!

    Still not sure? Don’t worry! Book it for either option and we’ll come up with a plan of action together during your appointment. The duration and cost of the appointments are the same, and both can be covered by insurance if you have extended health benefits.

  • Comfortable gear to run and move in! That includes running shoes, please.

    For a gait assessment, we recommend contrasting colours (i.e. avoid black pants and a black top) and gear that isn’t too baggy.

  • You bet! We’re endlessly curious about all the ways in which we can better show up for runners and the run community and we’re thrilled to hear that you are too!

    We have several offerings in the works, both paid and no cost. Your best bet to be in the know is to join our contact list here. You can expect to see a monthly newsletter with research highlights, clinical pearls, and an early heads-up on upcoming offerings.

  • Great! We’re always looking for people who share our belief in the transformative power of running and are all in on learning with and from others. Let’s connect at info@therunnersacademy.com.

    We are endlessly curious about all the ways in which we can better show up for runners and the run community