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ELEVATE YOUR RUNNING PERFORMANCE AND RUN FREE OF PAIN OR FEAR OF INJURY

Discover Proven Strategies For Peak Performance

Are you frustrated about not being able to run the way you used to, without pain, without worrying that you might get injured again?

Are you done “taking it easy” and want to get back to running like you did before your injury, or even better?

The Running Blueprint can help you make that your reality again.

Personalized Recovery Path: Tailor-made exercises target your specific challenges, fast-tracking your healing journey.

Evidence-Based Approach: Our science-backed methods guarantee a confident and effective return to running.

Personalized Coaching Support: Receive tailored guidance and support, ensuring your recovery remains on the right path.

Running Shouldn’t Hurt!

You Can Run Without Pain Or Fear Of Injury

As an athlete, you understand better than anyone that discipline, perseverance, and dedication are the cornerstones of every great performance. When that rhythm gets disrupted by pain or the looming threat of injury, it feels like a betrayal to the effort you’ve poured in.


You’re pushing limits, breaking barriers, and setting new standards for yourself. But running, at its core, should feel natural, freeing, and, most importantly, painless. It shouldn’t be a game of chance, wondering if today’s the day an injury might sideline you.


How would your life be different if you could run without worrying about pain or injury? What would change if you could pick out your perfect training program and not hear that little voice wondering if you can finish the long runs?


Are you tired of complaining when your spouse asks how your runs went? Or even worse, have they stopped asking altogether?

We get it. Every time you lace up, you’re making a commitment not just to your sport, but to yourself. You shouldn’t have to compromise that with pain or fear. Remember the days when running was just about the pure exhilaration of speed and endurance? You deserve to feel that every time.


It’s not just about physical resilience; it’s about mental fortitude too. Running with the constant anxiety of potential injury can take a toll on your mind, affecting your focus and stealing the joy from the sport you love.


We’re here to echo what you already know deep down: Running shouldn’t hurt. With the right guidance, and training tweaks, you can reclaim the pure, unadulterated joy of running—free from pain, free from fear, and full of potential.


If you’re ready to post Strava data you can brag about at your running club instead of telling people you’re “still taking it easy”, you’re in the right place.

All Runners Want Is To Run! Without Worry Or Fear

The biggest concern during your tempo workout should be how hard you can push yourself, NOT whether your knee is going to hurt, and you are unable to complete your run, or worse, if you might end up injuring yourself again.

 

Navigating through consistent uncertainties in your training schedule isn’t just taxing mentally, but it raises that deep-seated doubt: “Is running even for me anymore?”

 

If you’ve heard advice suggesting it might be time to hang up your running shoes, especially from medical professionals pointing to the stress on your knees, or even suggest bracing you, the weight of that decision grows.

 

Choosing a shorter route at club runs? It’s not just about pride. It’s the echoing thought: “Is this the beginning of the end? Is it time to give up running?”

 

You might even wonder if you are destined to deal with one injury after another, wondering if the next one will finally put an end to your running journey?

 

Reaching peak performance, facing recurring injuries, and questioning your future in the sport – it’s a terrifying place to be in, especially when it seems like others are breezing past while you’re sidelined. “Why them and not me? Why am I stuck here, battling persistent pain despite all the rehab?”

 

Believe me, I’ve been there. Two knee surgeries deep, I’ve grappled with the fear of never being pain-free on a run. But I’m reaching out now because, from personal experience, I assure you, there’s light at the end of this tunnel. There’s hope.

Running Without Pain And Fear Of Injury Is Possible

Being Stuck In A Cycle Of Pain, Injury, Rest, Run, Repeat – It Is NOT Your Fault!

It doesn’t matter what your doctor told you. It doesn’t matter if you’re getting older. It doesn’t matter that your first round of PT didn’t work. Doctors, age, past PT failures—they don’t define your running journey.

 

Listen, it’s crucial you understand this: The recurrent pain, the frustrating start-stop cycle—it’s not on you! The system is geared for the average, and you? You’re an athlete. It’s like taking a race car to a regular mechanic—they rarely get it.

 

Ever felt dismissed by a doctor’s quick fix? “Cut down on miles,” they’d say. Or been to a PT session that seemed too generic? It’s all bridges, planks, and clamshells….

 

Did they even watch you run?? How are they supposed to get you back to running when they won’t even look at your form!

 

Running is a high-demand sport, and you’re used to pushing your body.

 

Average physical therapy isn’t going to cut it. You need something that will challenge you at the level you’re used to. I’ve heard it countless times. But running is complex and demanding. You deserve more than just surface-level fixes.

 

You aren’t merely someone who runs; it’s part of who you are!

 

You need an expert, someone who knows running inside and out — the physical demands, the mental elements, and what exactly it will take to get you back on the trails without pain or trepidation.

 

Someone who understands that you don’t just want to get out of pain. You want to get back to running the way you used to before your pain started.

 

That’s where I come in. Not just as a professional who’s “encountered a runner here and there”, but one specializing in you—the runner.

 

With The Running Blueprint, we focus on your innate potential to run, irrespective of age, crafting a solid foundation tailored just for you.

The Running Blueprint Is Recovery And Injury Prevention Built For Runners

Discover the proven process to get you back to running again without the pain or fear of potential reinjury

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

The Running Blueprint, based on a decade of data from my San Jose running lab, has successfully aided over 1000 runners. This online program prioritizes effective exercises tailored to enhance your running strength and skill, ensuring you evolve pain-free and realize your full potential on the track. Designed to progress with you, it eliminates unnecessary routines, keeping the spotlight on what truly matters – unburdened running.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

The Running Blueprint is a monthly program where you receive the guidance and the support you need to improve your running performance and come back stronger if you have had an injury. And the best part its all online, accessible from anywhere in the world.

 

I based the program on data collected in my running lab in San Jose. I tested and refined the program on real runners over the course of a decade, so you know it works. (To date, we’ve helped more than a 1,500 runners get out of pain!)

 

The Running Blueprint looks at running in a whole new way: it’s about building your running SKILL. It’s about building a better runner and unlocking your full potential.

 

You won’t waste your time on exercises that don’t help you get back to what matters most — actually running. Plus, the program is designed to grow with you, so that you’ll see improvements even after the pain is gone.

Run Smart, Run Strong: Transform Your Performance And Eliminate Injuries!

The Running Blueprint Worked For Our Patients, And It Will Work For You

We have helped many runners improve their running performance after they had experienced an injury, as well as those who didn’t but wanted to optimize their running performance.

 

Many of our clients have gone through hours of regular rehab, tried all sorts of different things but one thing they all struggled with, even after countless hours of rehab, was that they still didn’t feel confident to run like they used to. They often worried about their knees giving out, that they may reinjure themselves, or that they simply couldn’t complete their run.

 

But after they joined the Running Blueprint monthly program, things changed quite quickly.

 

Here is what Andrea, one of our happy clients, had to say about the Running Blueprint:

“This weekend I’m volunteering for the Ironman in my city. Last year, you helped me get to the starting line uninjured and I crossed the finish line without even so much as a blister!

 

I have continued the program… and what’s so amazing to me is that I’m running more effectively than I have in my ENTIRE LIFE!!! (I started running at age 11 at Jim Ryan Running Camp 45 years ago) I’m stronger, have more endurance, and better form than I did in middle school…which is often the apex of running from for females. The other day I realized, I don’t even think about injury anymore, a thought that dominated my mind during my IM training even as I started the Runner’s Blueprint.

 

Anyway, I could go on and on, but suffice it to say, I’m still applying all the things I learned and believe just about anyone can run as long as the care to if they know the right way to do it.

 

My next Ironman is a 70.3 in July! Going for time (now that injuries are a thing of the past!!!)”

When Andrea joined The Running Blueprint, she was trying to get back to running after meniscus surgery.

 

She had already been through traditional PT, and had accepted that pain would be part of her training experience for the rest of her life.

 

It wasn’t until she joined The Running Blueprint that she found lasting relief. She was able to build the strength necessary to improve her form. Now, instead of bracing for pain with every run, she doesn’t even think about injury anymore!

 

And I am confident that the Running Blueprint can help you too!

Why Now Is The Perfect Time To Join The Running Blueprint

If you have gone through Rehab, have tried on your own to get back to enjoying your runs again, and be at peak performance as you were BEFORE your injury, or even better but no matter what you have tried or done, you are still not back at peak running performance, then the Running Blueprint is the program for you.

 

Revolutionize Your Return to the Track


1. Personalized Recovery Path: Unlike generic therapy sessions, The Running Blueprint adapts to your unique challenges, ensuring every exercise and progression targets the root cause of your pain or injury, accelerating your road to recovery.

 

2. Evidence-Based Approach: Grounded in extensive research and proven methodologies, our program demystifies the journey back to pain-free running. Every step is backed by science, giving you confidence in the process and results.

 

3. Consistent Coaching Support: Benefit from monthly hands-on coaching for duration you remain in the program. Our experts are dedicated to guiding, fine-tuning, and ensuring your recovery is on track, eliminating the guesswork and uncertainties.

 

4. Empowered Independence: With easy-to-follow exercises, not only do you get the immediate benefit of the right techniques, but you also develop a sustainable practice to maintain optimal running health, ensuring past injuries don’t haunt your future runs.

 

5. Peace of Mind with Every Stride: Transform from being wary of every step to embracing each run with renewed vigor. The Running Blueprint is not just about physical recovery; it’s about reclaiming the mental joy and confidence in your runs, free from the shadows of pain or the fear of recurring injuries.

Run Faster, Longer, and Pain-Free. Achieve Peak Performance Without Injuries

Here’s What You Will Learn In This Power Packed Program

Module 1: The Science Of Running Simplified

Module 2: The Secret Of "Muscle Activation"

Module 3: Functional Movement For Runners

Module 4: Running-Specific Strength Training

Module 5: How To Use "Active" Shock Absorption

Module 6: Optimizing Alignment For Running Efficiency

Module 7: The Power of Plyometrics

Module 8: Running Re-Training - Putting It All Together

The Running Blueprint is NOT a guru formula or “quick-fix” solution.
It’s a program built from 100+ research articles and data from 1000+ runners to serve one purpose: to get you back to running the way you WANT to.

This Program Is For You If..

Not being able to enjoy your run, or having to live with the constant fear or worry about if you are going to be able to complete your run or if you will have to cut it short, is quite frustrating. But worry not, the Running Blueprint can help you if you:

If you are ready to get back to running on a consistent basis again, without limiting yourself, or worrying that you might end up hurting yourself or regretting your run later because the pain is hindering you from actually enjoying your run, then the Running Blueprint is for you.

The Running Blueprint Is Your Roadmap to an Effortless, Exhilarating Run

Bonuses Included In This Program

Take The Guesswork Out Of Your Training With These Invaluable Bonuses.

Bonus #1 : The Pliability Blueprint Course

“The 14 BEST Mobility Drills For Runners” (Value $297)

This course will help you stay mobile and injury-free during training. These drills can immediately improve your range of motion and ease your pain. Even if you don’t like to stretch, these pliability drills are easy-to-do and quick. Plus, we’ve only included the most effective drills, so you don’t have to think about what’s best for your body.

Bonus #2: Work 1:1 With a Running Blueprint Certified Coach

Access To Monthly Coaching Calls (Value $397)

Working with a running specialist is the BEST way to get the most out of this program. You’ll receive access to our monthly, live video coaching calls hosted by me, Dr. Kevin Vandi. I’ll be able to answer all your questions directly, walk you through exercises, and provide cues and exercise progressions. Plus, you’ll be able to meet other Running Blueprint runners, learn from their questions, and celebrate their successes!

In Total, By Joining The Running Blueprint Program, You’re Getting
$694 Worth Of Bonuses For FREE!

If That's Not Enough To Convince You, Take It From Other Runners In The Program...

Steve, Ironman triathlete

“This program radically changed my running biomechanics so I could run pain-free after 9 knee surgeries (including 2 ACL reconstructions). Recently, I completed my first IronMan. 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run. At age 57! My knees were fine all the way through a year of training and the race itself. Thank you!”

Elisa, Marathon Runner

“Every running specialist at Competitive EDGE is fantastic. Knowledgeable and caring with a state of the art running program. They really helped me run pain-free, stronger and happy again. I injured my leg in July and in December I was able to run a marathon PR! The exercise program is detailed, intense and effective.”

Here's What Russ Had to Say About The Running Blueprint:

Join The Running Blueprint And Get Back To What Matters Most -- Actually Running.

The Running Blueprint

$39.99 per month

*This is a subscription product billed on a monthly basis until you cancel. Cancel anytime from the account management page.

 

What’s Included:

Running Without Pain is possible

Meet Your Running Blueprint Coach

Dr. Kevin Vandi DPT, OCS, CSCS

Dr. Kevin Vandi is the author of The Running Blueprint and a nationally recognized specialist in running biomechanics, orthopedics, and sports performance.

 

He’s lectured around the country, speaking to runners, physical therapists, and sports scientists on how to optimize running mechanics for efficiency and speed while decreasing injury risk.

 

Kevin is the founder of Competitive EDGE Physical Therapy, where he and his team have successfully trained more than 1,500 runners. Kevin has over 15 years of experience working with athletes of all levels and currently serves as the physical therapist for the San Jose Earthquakes professional soccer team.

 

During his professional career Kevin has consistently been on the forefront of cutting edge running and sports biomechanics technology. As founder of The Running Blueprint System, Kevin continually scours research to find the most optimal methods to help runners be at their best.

 

When he’s not training runners, you can find Kevin with his wife and 5 children hiking the amazing trails in the Bay Area.

become the best runner you Can be

Join The Running Blueprint and experience the difference optimized form, precise biomechanics, and a supportive community can make for your running. It’s time to leave pain behind and run towards your goals. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely not! In fact, the first several weeks of the program are designed to be done alongside your regular routine without interrupting your schedule. In the first week, you’ll just need 20 minutes a day. Plus, let’s be honest: even if I wanted you to take time off running, it probably wouldn’t happen anyway, so let’s keep it realistic!
The full program, start to finish, takes about 5 months to complete. BUT, you’re going to start seeing results as early as the first weeks of the program. There are simple changes we can make that will have an immediate impact on your running comfort. As you get deeper into the program, you’ll see bigger changes (and more importantly, you’ll FEEL them).
I am confident that this program will provide you with the tools and knowledge necessary to run as safely and strongly as possible. I’ve worked with runners from around the world — many of them without ever meeting face to face! — and have been able to eliminate decades-long pain and limitation. The principles we’ll be discussing in the course are fundamentals about how to run safely and confidently, including recovery best practices, specific exercises for strengthening, and the drills necessary to run in the safest way possible. All of that is possible without any massage or hands-on work!
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

Not Ready Yet?

If all that information sounds GREAT, but you’re not ready to commit to an involved training plan, we understand. 

Making a decision to invest in training requires time and trust. 

You’ve probably tried programs or training plans that didn’t meet your expectations, didn’t get you the results you want, and felt like a waste of time. 

It’s frustrating to follow a specific protocol, adjust your training schedule, give it your all, and then still not see the results you want. 

 

We have a  FREE program option, “How to Solve the Four Most Common Running Form Errors,” that’s still based in science and incorporates the same philosophy as The Running Blueprint — running is a skill to be practiced. 

 

You can work through the course modules on your own time, with nothing to lose — and everything to gain!

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