Fredrik Zillén has over the years helped thousands of runners to a more efficient running technique - from the slowest beginners to members of the Swedish national team in running and triathlon who have participated in the World Championships and the Olympics. Fredrik also writes articles on effective running technique for Runner's World magazine. 


BACKGROUND AND SELECTED ASSIGNMENTS

• Running technique specialist
Coached/coaches a number of different runners who have run the Olympics, World Championship finals, World and Swedish Championship medallists, Swedish record holders and national team members in running and triathlon.
• Conducted about 10,000 tests since 2014 using 3D cameras and MotionMetrix software on runners' energy efficiency and injury risk, providing precise answers on how each adjustment in the way runners move affects efficiency and injury risk at different paces.
• 6th place on the list of "2023 Leaders of the Year with the most social media reach and engagement in the running/athletics category".
• Over 35 000 subscribers on Youtube with individual videos that have over a million views.  
• Writes articles on running technique for Runner's World magazine and participates as a coach and lecturer in their training camps and events.
• Participated on several occasions as an expert on running and running technique in Swedish public service radio and major newspapers.  
• Conducted courses and workshops on effective running techniques for many thousands of recreational runners.
• Provided workshops and education for physiotherapists, naprapaths, sports physicians, etc. in injury prevention and running efficiency through changing running techniques.
• Responsible for training camps focusing on running techniques for blind runners
• First coaching assignment as a 13-year-old in the athletics club Huddinge AIS.
• Long-time club coach in athletics and triathlon.
• Very experienced lecturer.  
• Started a completely new athletics division in Nacka with today hundreds of active members.
• Columnist and running shoe tester for Outside Training magazine.
• Coach at numerous training camps abroad for both runners and triathletes.
• Speaker at major competitions such as triathlon world cup competitions.

EDUCATION (selection)

• Courses organized by the Swedish Athletics Association and the Swedish Triathlon Association.
• Certified coach and fitness trainer - Swedish Sports Confederation (RF).
• Certified running technique coach: ”Natural Running Form Coach”.
• Many different courses in screening, movement correction, muscle activation, etc.
• Trained masseur.