The Running Lab — $495

The Running Lab costs $495 in cash through NYU Langone Sports Performance Center. That is the whole price: you pay it when you book, and no bill follows.

Designed for runners of all levels to help improve performance and prevent injury. We assess all aspects of your running, including nutrition, running mechanics, strength and flexibility, footwear, orthotics, and susceptibility for injury. During your assessment, you and 3 other runners will receive the following one-on-one evaluations by our interdisciplinary team of specialists:| • Running Analysis| Physical therapists and exercise physiologists record a high-definition video of your running from the front, back, and sides, and then use motion analysis software to determine how your running mechanics affect your performance.| • Foot and Ankle Assessment| Performed by a physical therapist, a series of tests and measurements identifies factors that may improve your running efficiency. Recommendations on the appropriate running shoe and, if necessary, orthotics are provided.| • Strength and Flexibility Assessment| Under the direction of a physical therapist, you complete a series of tests and measures designed to identify asymmetries and imbalances that can increase your risk of injury. Recommendations for improvement are provided.| • Training Program Review| An exercise physiologist one-on-one reviews your current training routine and provides recommendations to improve your performance, decrease injury, and maintain your running routine for years to come.| • Nutrition Evaluation| A registered dietitian addresses your nutritional needs, including in-season and off-season guidance, information on nutritional supplements, optimal nutrient timing, weight loss considerations, as well as what to eat before, during, and after your race.| • Group Review of Running Video| After your evaluation is complete, you meet with the clinicians and other runners to review your running video and receive initial recommendations.| • Personalized Final Report| Each participant receives an individualized report 3 weeks after the lab that includes a detailed summary and analysis of results and customized recommendations. The report includes:| > detailed assessments from all evaluations| > exercise program recommendations to address areas for improvement| > running cues for real-time training| > internet link to your running video| > guidance on nutrition, footwear, and orthotic inserts| • Follow Up Session| > Included in this package is a complimentary 30 minute follow up session where you will meet with an exercise physiologist to review your progress and fine-tune your program of exercises and real-time running cues. Nutrition follow-ups with our registered dietitians are also available at a discounted rate.|