Everything you need to treat runners.
WHAT IS THE REAL RUNNING COURSE?
The Real Running Course a specialized training framework designed to help you confidently assess, treat, and manage running-related injuries. This program is led by senior physiotherapist and founder of The Running Physio Lauren Roberts, and Ryan Shea, clinic owner and FCAMPT Physio. The Real Running Course is known for its clear, practical approach and deep level of evidence-based expertise.
How Our Hybrid Course Works:
1) Access the Online Course Material
Gain immediate access to 8 video lectures, case studies, patient resource handouts, 5k and 10k training plans when you purchase the course.
2) Join us In-Person
Choose your date and location to join us in-person to glean all the clinical gems and practice your running analysis skills. In-person sessions are one day from approximately 9am-5pm.
3) Attend our Monthly Masterclass Sessions
Join our monthly Masterclass on Zoom for research updates, case studies, and open office hour time to discuss difficult patients, coaching strategies and more!
“I’ve taken several running courses over the years, but the Real Running Course ranks at the top. Not only did Ryan and Lauren do a great job of synthesizing the evidence, but they also incorporated more clinically applicable information and takeaways that could be immediately incorporated into practice. The in-person portion of the course helped to solidify the online content and lead to great discussion around real client scenarios.”
- Glenn W.
ABOUT REAL RUNNING
With 50-80% runners experiencing injury during their running careers, thousands of runners are searching for “the right practitioner” to help them get back on track.
The Real Running Course was intentionally and thoughtfully designed as a unique educational experience providing clinicians with a combination of evidence-based knowledge as well as real-life practical strategies to target the underlying cause of injury.
Become your clinic’s running expert! Join us in our mission to provide the best quality training to clients Canada-wide to keep runners running.
Upcoming In-Person Course Dates
June 28, 2025 - Sheddon Physiotherapy - Burlington, Ontario (9am-4pm)
Fall 2025- Amped Physiotherapy- Ottawa, Ontario (9am-4pm)
OUR INSTRUCTORS
Lauren Roberts
PT, MScPT, B.Kin, Certified Pilates Instructor, Course Creator
Clinic Founder and Physiotherapist, Lauren has been running for over 15 years. She is currently the Run Program Director at Athlete’s Care Sports Medicine Centres and has trained over 200 clinicians in treating runners. In the past, Lauren competed heavily in triathlons and had the opportunity to race on the world stage in 2015 at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Austria. She has been racing half marathons and marathons for many years, including the Boston Marathon in 2018. Lauren developed the Real Running Course in 2020 and the Kids Running Course in collaboration with Kids Physio Group in 2022. Her goal in creating the course is to provide a reliable and strategic platform for practitioners to use when treating runners that improves both their clinical outcomes and helps them to grow their caseload.
Looking to connect? Lauren can be reached at lauren@realrunningcourse.com.
Ryan Shea
PT, MScPT, HBKin, CAFCI, CGIMS, FCAMPT
Ryan Shea is the owner of South Simcoe Physiotherapy and an FCAMPT therapist with almost 20 years of experience. Ryan is a lecturer in the advanced orthopaedic elective course for second year PT students at McMaster University (where he graduated from) and is also an adjunct lecturer at University of Toronto in the Physiotherapy program. As an avid runner himself, Ryan enjoys treating the running population and has set a goal to qualify and complete all 6 of the world major marathons. Ryan’s favourite distance is the marathon. He has completed the Boston Marathon and is scheduled to complete more of the world majors. He enjoys working with runners of all ages and skill levels but has a passion for working with masters runners looking to “level up”.
Looking to connect? Ryan can be reached at ryan@realrunningcourse.com.
