Welcome

Apex Student Runners is a NO COST student-integrated 501(c)(3) nonprofit that seeks to optimize performance and reduce injuries in teen distance runners in the Tracy/Mountain House area while also providing opportunities to help high school runners get into college. 
We are not a substitute for your regular high school or club coach, but we are here to help you become a BETTER runner and complement your coaches.  
​We are not here to add MILES to your training routine, but instead we add QUALITY to improve performance and reduce injuries that are common in runners.  

What we provide...

Performance Optimization
Runner Readiness Assessments
 Running video analysis and metrics
Individual recommendations
Injury and recovery education
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Volunteer Opportunities 
& Scholarships for College
Physical Therapist mentorship
Gain volunteer experience in nonprofit
Scholarships for volunteers
Connections
Connect with other runners​ with Strava
Off season training based on demand
Resources and support for coaches

Why assess young runners?
Distance runners often get little guidance on technique and injury prevention
Novice runners are twice as likely to get injured 
​2-4x body weight of loading force with each heel strike
Lower extremity running related injuries risk estimated at 27-80%
80% of running injuries are due to overuse/loading issues

Apex Student Runners' Approach to Optimizing Performance 

Improve Tissue Capacity
How flexible and strong do you need to be to run safely? 
Our Runner Readiness Assessment and Loading Assessment can point you in the right direction on where to target your attention.  
Running alone will not make you strong.
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Education/Awareness
Education from a seasoned Physical Therapist and certified running gait analyst can be the missing link to achieve optimal performance and injury reduction.   
​Let's work together.
Shift Loading
Most runners are not aware of their running form until they see a video of their running.  It's an "ah-ha" moment.  There are some simple techniques that can reduce the loading forces on the body but they take practice and attention.
Apex Student Runners is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) tax exempt nonprofit organization. 
​As such, donations are tax-deductable to the fullest extent of the law.  

Employee ID Number (EIN): 93-4980406
[email protected]
​(209)650-0769
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