Whether you’re an elite athlete or a recreational runner, Central Performance’s Sydney Running Centre has the team and facilities you need. Our physio team work with fun-runners through to Olympic and Commonwealth Games level competitors, plus our coaches hold World Athletics High Performance and Australian Athletics certifications. We also specialise in physio-led strength training for runners, helping you maximise performance and reduce injury risk. If you’re a beginner we’ll get you started safely and enjoying your running right from your first step, and if you’re experienced, we’ll work with you to optimise your training and boost performance.
Work with a team who love running and have proven results at all levels, from recreational to elite (Olympic and Commonwealth Games athletes).
Access experienced running physios who really understand running and will get you back on the road as fast and safely as possible
Learn to run faster for longer with less risk of injury by working with coaches holding World Athletics High Performance, Australian Athletics and ASCA certifications
Access all of the services you need at one great location near Sydney CBD: running physio, running coach, and strength training for runners
We work with runners of all ability levels to improve their running technique and elevate their performance. We currently work with athletes competing at state, national and international levels in delivering their coaching, injury management and strength training programs. We believe that every runner, from recreational to elite, should have the opportunity to perform at their best. Our great range of services will help you train and recover like an elite athlete, no matter what your level of fitness. Our services include:
The unique RunRight program at Central Performance is designed to help you run faster with less effort. You’ll get to feel how to run correctly and we guarantee to make changes in your technique after only one session.
A detailed video assessment of your running technique combined with a functional movement screen to pinpoint how to improve your technique, boost running economy and maximise training results.
If you do get injured you want to have your injury treated by an expert who fully understands the demands of running from the recreational to the elite level.
Strength and conditioning is an important part of any runner’s training program whatever their level of competition. A properly designed strength program will build your resilience to minimise your risk of injury
A fast-paced session that takes your cardio and energy systems to the edge for a maximum performance boost. Demanding treadmill intervals are broken up with strength and plyo drills to develop the endurance and power.
Ben is in charge of the Central Performance Running Centre. He is also the physiotherapist and one of the coaching staff for the Australian Junior Track and Field team. He has a strong background in track and field having been an elite 800m runner himself, and he is also a Certified World Athletics High Performance coach, and Level 4 Athletics Australia Middle and Long distance Running Coach. With over 25 years involvement in competitive athletics as well as a decade of experience as a runner’s physiotherapist Ben has all of the skills, knowledge and experience you need to get you running at your absolute best. His clients include runners of all abilities and experience from Olympians and national title medal-winners to first-time fun-runners.
Ben Liddy
