EL820: Unleash Your Speed - Handler Sprinting 101

Do you need to support your dog more? Are you ready to finish your courses strong? Do you need more handling options? It’s all just within your reach but alas … you need a little more speed. 

During the next six weeks, you will asked to dedicate 30-40 minutes of your time two to three times a week. You will also need to perform daily mobility exercises lasting 3-6 minutes. Our goal is to improve your speed so you can confidently step to the line, so to speak.

This is a "couch to 5 km" equivalent course that is geared towards beginner and intermediate levels, including beginners with no prior experience. As a working student, you can submit videos for feedback, which will be kind, supportive, effective, and encouraging. The community values compassion and support, and Liz ensures that everyone is taken care of.

Unleash Your Speed patterns and reinforces proper sprinting mechanics, then takes these improved mechanics to the field where you will build speed. You also have essential bodyweight strength work, specifically for sprinting, to help you build speed even faster.

Agility handlers need to move fast, and keep that speed with an arm extended which is a totally different thing! The course will teach you how to build, and maintain, speed with an arm extended. An ability that can’t be understated. Through this course, you will develop greater stamina and resilience to keep up with your dog, leading to improved scores and overall success in your performance.

As humans, we tend to move slower as we go through life. Continuing to expose ourselves to fast movements helps our bodies age more gracefully and helps a lot with tripping and loss of balance.

By incorporating mobility work into your routine, you can not only become a more skilled handler but also prevent injuries and recover more quickly. Improved mobility is often the key component that many handlers overlook, but trust me, it can greatly enhance your daily well-being as a handler and as a human. Psst … YOU are more than half the team.

But it's not just about building speed - mental toughness, confidence and focus are essential for success in dog sports. Working through the achievable challenges in the course will teach you to maintain focus during competitions and overcome obstacles.

This course will take your handling to the next level. Join me and let’s start your journey to becoming a stronger handler!

Teaching Approach 

The class is mostly taught through videos with minimal written lectures. Lectures are released at the start of each week. Your new workout will build on the mechanics and skills acquired from the previous week. These workouts will be accessible through the app or in lecture format.

The instructional videos that demonstrate correct form in detail are 20-60 seconds long and include clear visual demonstrations and voice-over narration for easy viewing. 

Students are encouraged to use Liz's app which will be available while the term is in session. The program is easy to follow and has an 8-week app access period for complete course completion. All necessary material, including videos and workouts, will be available in lecture format and can be accessed in your library.

There are adaptations where possible. Feedback will be given in both voice-over video and written format.

Instructor: Liz Joyce

Liz Joyce has been at the forefront of the fitness industry since 2006, with a specialized focus on the unique needs of dog handlers ...((Click here for full bio and to view Liz's upcoming courses))