"Golden Rod" Efficient Running

“Golden Rod” Efficient Running

Got a feedback from Ryan Bertrand, a PCS (Progressive Combat Solutions) Instructor I’d met at the USAF Raven Special Forces training at Joint Base Ft. Dix-McGuire-Lakehurst.

I’d given Ryan some adjustments to improve his already superb balance, bio-mechanical efficiency, and power delivery. He wanted to share how it improved his running. Ryan is an avid runner and plans on competing in triathlons this year.

So there is a saying about a student sharing his success with his teacher… While applying “Golden Rod” working on my perfect spinal alignment to my run, I have had a bit of a personal break-through. My prior best run was 15 miles on flat ground. Today I hit 18 miles on nasty hilly trails in a local state park. Energy was way up throughout and a LOT less suffering!!!

~ Ryan Bertrand
Crime Detective in City of Sioux City, IA. SWAT Team and Department Defensive Tactics Instructor, USMC (Amphibious Assault) operational experience in Mogadishu, Somalia. Wrestling/grappling background, Ground fighting/Combatives 15 years

If I had a penny for all the teachers who’ve come to me in hopes of taking something back to claim as their own, I’d be a rich man. KaizenTao is first and foremost about gratitude. Gratitude is a sign of strength, humility, and integrity, which builds friendships and opens doors. We are always pleased to meet and welcome sincere and humble seekers such as Ryan.