Team GB Paralympic Coach Puts on Masterclass

Date posted 13 Oct 2026
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Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre had the privilege of hosting Team GB Paralympic Sprint Coach, Roger Keller for a running masterclass on our track. The event was organised by Yoked Fitness and targeted at over 30s.   

The session proved a valuable learning experience for runners, with participants receiving expert coaching. For those who missed out on the session you are in the right place as here are some of the key learning points: 

  • Quick ground contact: Rapid, powerful foot strikes, almost like you're ripping the ground backwards underneath you. 
  • Posture: Staying tall with a slight forward lean to help drive momentum. 
  • Arm swing: Using your arms properly to create rhythm and drive. 
  • Foot strike: Understanding how landing further forward on the foot, rather than overstriding and heel striking, can help improve efficiency. 
  • Rhythm and technique: Getting everything working together to make each stride more effective. 

Attendees feedback:

 “I've been running since I was about 10, from cross-country races at school to where I am now at 37, and I genuinely can't remember learning so much about running technique in one session.” 
 
“I think I've just had the most valuable running technique session of my life” 

Roger Keller's masterclass focused on key aspects of running technique designed to improve efficiency and performance over short and long distances with a particular focus being to improve 5K times. The activities concluded with a 600-metre relay race, allowing runners to put their new skills into practice. The session covered topics including quick ground contact, maintaining an upright posture with a slight forward lean, effective arm swing, proper foot strike mechanics, and developing rhythm and coordination to make each stride more efficient.  

Community Sport Manager, Daniel Bank said, “We thank Roger Keller for sharing his expertise and providing local people with the opportunity to learn from an elite Paralympic coach.”  

The event left runners feeling inspired and eager to continue developing their skills, while also appreciating the physical demands of adapting to new techniques. 

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