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Am I a better runner now?
In theory… yes.
In practice… also yes.
That’s how Claudio — our Marketing Director at Ochy — opened up in a recent post about his running experience. But the story behind that answer is what really matters.
It’s not just about biomechanics or chasing PBs.
It’s about what happens when you lose your rhythm — and what it takes to find your way back.
🛑 The Downward Spiral (And the Wake-Up Call)
Just before joining Ochy, Claudio ran a gait analysis using our app.
The results were clear: his running form had declined — and the Berlin Half Marathon was just around the corner.
Two weeks after the race? Things were worse.
He’d let go of mobility work. Strength training? Skipped. Rehab exercises? Forgot about them. He was running just to run — without intention, and without care for his body.
And then came the knee pain — that same old injury creeping back in.
That was the moment everything changed.
💡 The Decision to Recommit
Out of frustration — and love for running — Claudio made a choice:
To follow Ochy’s strengthened plan. For 6 weeks.
It may not sound like much, but for many runners, sticking to a program longer than 2 weeks is already a challenge. He wanted to test the full cycle:
- Not just performance
- Not just form
- But pain relief, movement quality, and running joy
And that’s where the loop began again — but this time, upward.
📲 The Simplicity of the Process
No lab. No sensors. No complex setup.
Just a smartphone.
Just Ochy.
He filmed a short running clip.
In less than 60 seconds, the AI-powered analysis revealed the biomechanical weak spots. The app then generated a custom strengthened plan designed to correct specific imbalances.
That’s where the real work began — day by day, stretch by stretch, drill by drill.
✅ The Results — and the Reset
Six weeks later?
- 🏃♂️ A 5K personal best — while pushing a stroller
- ✅ No more knee pain
- 📈 A stronger, more efficient running form
Biomechanically, yes — he became a better runner.
But most importantly? He reconnected with why he runs.
The joy. The lightness. The freedom.
🔁 The Lesson: Running Progress is Never Linear
We all fall into loops.
Bad habits. Old injuries. Busy schedules. Forgotten warm-ups.
Progress is not a straight line. It dips, it stalls, it even goes backwards.
But it’s in that loop — when you choose to step back in, recommit, and rebuild — that real change happens.
Ochy isn’t just about numbers. It’s about awareness.
It gives you the tools to see where you are — and the guidance to get where you want to go.
All you need is your phone… and a little intention.
✨ Ready to get back on track?
Whether you're dealing with pain, chasing a PR, or just want to move better —
Ochy is here to guide you through your own loop.
🔁 Analyze your form.
🔧 Follow your personalized plan.
🏃♀️ Run better — and love it again.
👉 Download the app and start your next analysis