Intro to Functional Running & Minimalist Transition
A hands-on workshop for runners who are done guessing — and ready to actually fix how they move.
Why You Need to Be Here
Most runners are one bad habit away from their next injury. And most minimalist shoe advice online is either vague or flat-out wrong. Join us at our Northcote Bprimal store with Tom Simak (Australian Athletics qualified coach, co-founder of Wild Blue Performance Running) for two hours of cutting through the noise to get the logic, mechanics, the drills, and the honest conversation about transitioning to minimalist footwear - without tearing your calves.
What to Expect
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Understand how you actually should be moving - the biomechanics of functional running broken down without the nonsense
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A clear, honest roadmap for transitioning to minimalist shoes - at a pace that doesn't wreck you
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Practical drills at the track you can take straight into your next session
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Direct access to Tom for Q&A
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Hands-on time at BPrimal - try shoes, ask questions, and get guidance from people who actually know their product
The Run Sheet
| Time |
What's Happening |
| 09:45 |
Arrive & settle in at the BPrimal store |
| 10:00 – 11:00 |
Theory & Mechanics - stop guessing your form |
| 11:00 – 11:15 |
Walk to George Knott Reserve (barefoot optional for the keen ones)
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| 11:15 – 11:45 |
Practical drills on the oval and track - stop/start, sharp turns, live form correction |
| 11:45 – 12:00 |
Walk back to the store |
| 12:00 onwards |
Coffee, Q&A, and shoe talk |
Who This Is For
- Runners who've been curious about minimalist shoes but have no idea where to start
- Anyone who's tried the transition before and got hurt doing it
- Recreational runners who feel like their form is "off" but can't pinpoint why
- People coming back from injury who want to move better this time around
- Runners who are tired of generic advice and want something actually actionable
Meet Your Trainer - Tom Simak
Tom Simak is an Athletics Australia certified coach, co-founder of Wild Blue Performance Running, and a Melbourne-based runner who's rebuilt his own body from the ground up.
He's done the hard yards, including the David Goggins 4x4x48 challenge (6.5km every 4 hours, 48 hours straight). But it wasn't the extreme stuff that changed how he coaches. It was what came after: breaking the cycle of recurring niggles, understanding how the foot actually interacts with the ground, and rebuilding his own movement from scratch. That experience shaped a no-BS, science-based coaching approach he uses to help everyday athletes strip back the noise, transition safely to natural footwear, and build bodies that hold up long-term.
Lock It In - Only 15 Spots
This is intentionally small. 15 people. That's it. Small enough that Tom can actually watch you move, correct what needs correcting, and give you something real to take away. When it's full, it's full.
Cancellation Policy
Bookings are essential as spaces are limited.
If you need to cancel or reschedule, please do so at least 24 hours prior to the class start time.
Cancellations made more than 24 hours in advance will receive a full refund or the option to transfer to a future class, subject to availability.
Cancellations made within 24 hours of the class, or failure to attend, are non refundable and non transferable.
If a class is cancelled by Bprimal or the instructor, you will receive a full refund or the option to transfer to another session.
By booking a class, you agree to this cancellation policy.
