Running is a skill, not a number on your watch. Learn the skill, and you'll run with less impact, fewer injuries, and the freedom you had as a kid.
3 programs · Gait analysis with Mitchell
Mitchell has coached
Running is part of the Human Experience.
Foot pain. Lower leg pain. You brace for every impact, so you run less, or not at all.
It doesn't have to be this way.
Survival Running treats running as a matter of life: you have to be able to run, and you can't break.
The three runs
400M
Get up to speed fast and hold it. Chase your kids, react in a split second, catch the dog before it reaches the corner.
20MIN
Hold good posture and a smooth stride wherever you need to go: to the gym, around the neighborhood, across town.
20+MILES
Hold the skill for as long as it takes. Flat tire in the back country, a friend on the other side of the mountain: you get there.
Program 01
Feet that grip, feel, and push like hands.
Build strength, feedback, and intelligence in your feet. Reshape the weak points old injuries left behind, and get back that light feeling of barely touching the ground.
Inside15 videos on specific foot movements: how to do them, and why they matter. The main focus early in the challenge, built into your daily workouts, and always there to revisit.
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Program 02
Feel less impact. Run with ease.
Learn to hold posture, manage the ground, and take the slack out of your body. Running becomes a skill you keep improving: smoother, more efficient, and more free every time you go out. Don't wait two years to run better. Feel it now.
Inside7 videos on the postures and movement patterns that improve efficiency and reduce injury risk right away.
Includes gait analysis with Mitchell, who has done over 10,000 of them.
Send a video of your run in the private Telegram group, and keep an open line to Mitchell on your gait, your feet, and your techniques.
Program 03
Catch problems before they catch you.
Learn to assess and correct your body every day, and find the problem areas you didn't know were there, before they turn into injuries. You don't have to accept old limitations. You can change them.
InsideA library of assess-and-correct techniques, scheduled on your calendar every day and matched to that day's workout.
Join the challengeInside the challenge
Everything is delivered in one app: your daily program, every movement, and every lesson.
Open the app and today's training is already there: what to do, and what each part is for.
Short doses spread across your day instead of one long session, so you keep improving without blocking out extra time.
15 foot movements, 7 running lessons, and a library of assess-and-correct techniques, each with a video showing how to do it and why it matters.
Post your runs in the private Telegram group and get direct feedback on your gait.
Your coach
Movement, Mentality & Fear Coach. Three-sport pro athlete. Founder of Survival Running.
Mitchell has worked with some of the best runners on the planet, and with people who've lost the ability to run altogether. Everything in this challenge comes from that range, turned into a system you can follow, whether you're coming back from injury or just want to run without fear.
Results
Coaching
I’ve coached 1000+ coaches since 2002 and Mitch stands alone. Technical knowledge, communication ability, walking the walk! Mitch is a very experienced ex-pro multi-sport athlete, shredded to the bone, and still has the ability to play and learn like a child. I took my family across the world to camp by the river and see if Mitch was who I thought he was. I can verify this man changes minds and bodies at record speed. Running is only the beginning.
Keegan Smith
Coaching
I’m new to Mitch’s work but I’m a member of Keegan’s group which we’re both a part of and behind closed doors… the POSITIVE effects Mitch has on those who visit him is incredible. I’ve seen undeniable integrity and HEART to help people, which I respect beyond words. I look forward to continued learning and friendship with Mitch.
Ben Patrick
Feet
Working with and learning from you has been great brother! I‘m building stronger feet than I ever had before, learned powerful techniques I can use on myself and clients and was able to really improve my running form too! Thank you Mitchell!
Khadim Fall
Running
I'd been struggling to get back to running after a knee injury. Hadn't run any meaningful distance in about a year and any time I had tried I'd had knee flare-ups and set-backs for days after.
It literally only took an hour call with Mitchell where he showed me some techniques to get me running that same day and I've been running ever since without any worries of injury
Edvin Rigstedt
Feet
After six months of a losing battle with plantar fasciitis, I was fortunate enough to meet Mitchell. In two days I was able to walk normal instead of hobble. Within a week I had reduced the consistent pain by 60% and it was occasional not persistent. It’s now been five weeks and I would say I’m 95% recovered.
The true testament was - few nights ago my 2 year old son fell climbing out of his crib in the middle of the night. I heard the thump, ran to his room and picked him up before realizing I didn’t need my Crocs to get out of bed! He was just fine too! 😉
Chris O'TooleRunning
Mitch was my last chance effort to be able to run again after an accident that prevented me from running for 4 years and left me with some challenging brain injury symptoms to navigate. After 2.5 years, not only can I run again but I’ve been basically injury free through the process and am stronger than I’ve ever been and dreaming about things I never would have thought possible.
Recovery
Had pain in my shin on and off for 9–10 months. Sometimes it was really bad. I thought it was a stress reaction.
One call with Mitch and he was like, “Naaa, it can’t be a stress reaction. You’re not a long-distance runner.”
He wanted me to try sitting on my lower leg/shin, and my whole calf muscle was tight. I couldn’t put pressure on it. He told me to do that for a few days together with big toe calf raises.
The pain felt lower immediately, and within 10–14 days I could run and jump again.
I feel so stupid for not figuring it out on my own 😆
Jonas HilmerssonRunning
I’ve been working with Mitchell for 5 years and it has totally changed my life as an athlete and most importantly as a person. I have been injury free, learned so much about preventing injury and PR’d all my races!
Coaching
Mitch has been a phenomenal coach and human being to learn from. He is extremely knowledgeable and skilled in his craft in ways I have never seen before, but even more than that he is extremely kind and caring and helps people reach and break through mental and spiritual blocks holding them back as well. He has the unique ability to help you tap into and unlock what has always been there but you have never been able to access. If you have the opportunity to work with him, I wouldn’t miss it.
Zak WoodwardMindset
Working with Mitchell has been life-changing. The work goes far beyond fitness; it’s personal transformation and has far exceeded all expectations.
Recovery
Around 2016 I blew out my ACL and tore my medial meniscus. After having ACL replacement surgery and meniscus surgery I re-tore my meniscus during the rehab. Not wanting to get surgery again, I accepted what felt like my fate of never being able to sprint, run or jump or lift heavy weights again and do the things I loved without pain. 5 years ago I was determined to regain pain free ability in my knees. I’ve tried different well known knee programs out there but it always ended up being an up and down hill journey. Every time I thought I was about to break free into pain free ability I would re-injure or aggravate my knee somehow again. I felt like it was back to square one and caused me to doubt what was possible. Since following Mitchell’s online course of Unbreakable Freak and Elite Feet I’ve actually experienced more growth in my journey to pain free ability in the knees than I ever thought possible. Before his program I was afraid to jump or drop from higher elevations fearing it would hurt my knees. I couldn’t run without pain, I wasn’t able to squat full range more than bodyweight without discomfort. Certain ranges of motion aggravated the knee. Since following his program I’ve been able to drop from heights of almost 100cm pain free, I’ve been box squatting 90kg and power cleaning again at 100kg. I’ve even been able to jog and sprint even without pain. I’m not completely out of the woods yet but this is the first time in 10 years I’ve felt hopeful that I can get back to doing the things I love pain free and with exceptional ability and I’m only 2 months in! Thankful for Mitchell and would highly recommend his programs to anyone looking for tools to unlock pain free ability where they feel stuck. That’s what I feel his program has done for me.
Coaching
After spending 5 days with Mitchell, my clients look at me differently. The word is spreading, more athletes want to train with me, and my rate has gone from FREE or $40 to $60/session to $110/session and growing with just as many clients.
I tried my best to learn from Mitchell’s frequency and bring that same positive energy to everyone I meet, helping them believe they can achieve great things.
Yesterday at a basketball scrimmage, a guy coming back from MCL surgery asked to train with me after seeing how well I moved. I made him feel like he could get there too.
I’m more confident than ever that I can help people make progress during the first session, then have the patience and tools to keep them progressing to new heights long term.
Joe ErlicFeet
Mitchell is one of the athletic coaching world's best kept secrets.
His raw and infectious positivity has you believing that you can achieve anything you set your mind to, and he actually has the knowledge and skills to help you make it happen.
His rehab work performing voodoo magic to help clients get out of pain and access new levels of movement ability in hours or days (rather than weeks, months, or years) is something that you have to experience, because it sounds too good to be true.
Using Elite Feet, I've gotten myself out of ankle and foot pain multiple times following strenuous hikes, running sessions, and one hardcore night of joyous dancing. If any issues come up in the future, there's a game plan to execute and eliminate them.
Yet, the most powerful thing about Mitch is that he has integrity. He walks the talk and has experienced (and overcome) many injuries, challenges and obstacles that come with performing at an elite level. He knows what it takes from a daily physical and mental level because he has and continues to perform at a world class tier.
John NguyenFeet
I came to Mitchell’s camp because it was clear to me right away: there's an incredible amount to learn and experience. The way he speaks, combined with his skills and strength – especially through his feet – shows immediately why it's called Elite Feet. You're in front of someone operating on a completely different level.
In those 5 days I learned more than I would have from several separate courses. Foot & hip assessments, how to apply and treat yourself, soft tissue work, training in general, everything about running, posture – Mitchell had absolute expertise on every single topic, but his knowledge about feet specifically was on another level entirely.
The craziest part for me was barefoot trail running and climbing up waterfalls: before, I couldn't even walk on gravel without it hurting. After two days, I was sprinting barefoot on trails and climbing waterfalls in the Colorado mountains. Countless aha-moments, one after another.
On top of all the physical work, we also had conversations about business. My own business is going to change and get better just because of those talks. I felt understood and communicated with on a level that honestly blew my mind, especially considering how little time Mitchell and I actually knew each other.
What stuck with me the most: I'm capable of so much more than I believed before. There are so many levels to so many things – and Mitchell is simply high level, just his presence alone raises you up to a higher level, and then on top of that comes all his knowledge.
I'm going to bring a lot of this into my personal life, but especially into my training – and pass it on to my athletes and clients. Thank you, brother.
Tim Collet
Recovery
I've been working with Mitchell for the last 3 months. He's a great coach with the ability to teach, to show, and communicate. I've never met someone with more intimate knowledge of his own body and the ability to communicate that feeling to others.
I've been working out on my own the last five years and have had setback after setback. Progress has been slow and I've held myself back to avoid injury. Since working with Mitchell my entire mindset has changed. He's given me the tools to no longer fear the setbacks. I'm developing the ability to assess and correct issues that come up during training. I'm no longer afraid to run or jump because of the pain I'll be in the next day. It's been 25 years that I've lived with that fear. Now, I have the joy of being able to play again. Running, climbing, jumping are all open to me if I'm willing to put in the work and do what Mitchell has shown me.
GregFeet
Mitchell helped me develop both as an athlete and a coach. Coming back to playing Rugby after surgery. Whilst getting a whole new view on how the human body works.
I’ve been working with Mitchell and doing the Elite Feet for over a month now to improve a nagging Patella issue.
My lower body especially is feeling very different. I’ve discovered new sensations, feeling more springy and more recovered overall. Like I can take on more and more load and activities without having to reduce the rest.
There are so many good resources within the program to give to my clients too.
I highly recommend to look into it
Niels N.Gait
Over the last few years I’ve taken a lot of pride in strengthening my feet. After working with you, I’ve learned new exercises & cues that have humbled me in a great way. Your knowledge & guidance has helped me improve my gait, explosiveness, & range of motion. I’ve also been able to strengthen muscles I wasn’t even aware of. I feel faster, springier, and more efficient with every step! Thank you Mitchell!
Feet
Before the Elite Feet retreat, I would say I had great upper body development, but my lower body always lagged behind. I would say my feet and calves were underdeveloped and I was just beginning to learn how to address this. With Elite Feet, all of my questions are answered and I know now how to develop an unbreakable lower body that handles everything I throw at it - sprinting, breakdance, and even normal lifting. Thanks Mitch, your retreat was incredible and an eye opening experience. Let’s just say I’m never walking on trails with shoes ever again! I’ll be running on them barefoot 😎
Jorge QGait
I grew up being reprimanded on posture and it never finally clicked until working with you haha. How the forces are constantly trying to break you down and the importance of reprogramming the mind and body to be as efficient as possible. I learned a lot about tension and the absolute quintessential steps to maximum force production and maintaining it while sprinting. The foot chiropractics were also pretty mind blowing for me and I’ve never considered that as a tool before. Watching that kid’s mindset change about needing surgery and being able to squat with weight for the first time in however long was crazy. My philosophy on training is forever changed and I’m grateful for the guidance. I feel as if it was exactly what I needed at this stage in my life.
Daniel HernandezRecovery
I met Mitch and the Real Movement team earlier this year, when I was struggling with injuries and trying to find my way back to elite sport. After a few calls with Mitch, I came away with more wisdom than I knew what to do with. He helped me build my athletic social circle, shifted my mindset, and gave me practical tips that made me a stronger athlete.
In just a few months, I've gone from being always sick, always injured and broken to reclaiming my life and my athleticism in a way I didn't think was possible after some bad injuries.
I highly recommend Mitch to anyone. He knows his stuff, and he's a genuinely great person to learn from.
Mindset
Hey Mitch, sending a couple sentences as requested. Based on my experience of you through live calls one on one, the group call recordings, and the Elite Feet program which I've now gone through.
Mitchell Robertson is a sunbeam. I can't help but smile and be warmed by the light of positivity he shines. I had a big shift in my heart and mind from the first time we spoke. He has helped me acknowledge and face my fears, and helped me build an optimistic and grateful view on life with the simple "best day ever" mantra. His teachings have empowered me to start fixing my own body. With a few simple tools, force, and intention, I am unwinding years-old aches and pains, getting stronger, and learning more about the anatomy of this miracle body I'm in. Thank you Mitch for speaking up and shining your light. I look forward to learning more.
Jordan Ackermann
Mindset
Elite Feet opened my eyes to understanding what being an athlete is. It’s tribal & the levels of limiting beliefs about your body and what you’re capable of is destroyed through understanding that everything stems from the foot. Mitchell’s ideas on training and how he views life ultimately can completely change your paradigms & your search for meaning through tests & practices either as a coach or in your personal life.
Justin MucciMindset
With just a 10 minute demonstration and some brief text exchanges Mitch helped me to think and believe in a massively different way. My thoughts and beliefs transformed to put me on a path towards becoming the type of man I actually want to be - capable, strong and kind. I look forward to working with him more in the future for even more massive gains. 🫡🔥🙏
Coaching
A world-class coach isn't measured by how hard they push you, but by how well they help you succeed over the long term. That's exactly what this coach delivers.
He creates opportunities for growth that extend far beyond the gym. His attention to detail and focus on the fundamentals produce remarkable micro-to-macro results, helping clients achieve meaningful progress without sacrificing their health. His genuine investment in people and commitment to injury-free training make him a rare find in today's fitness industry.
I am stronger, healthier, and more confident because of his coaching.
Coaching
He truly understands his athletes and helping them achieve longevity in life. Not just in strength and endurance but in spirituality! He’s someone you always want to do well for!!! Out of all the coaches I’ve had he’s truly the most magnificent coach and person!!
I expect to reach my full potential as a person and athlete!
Coaching
Mitchell takes you to places you didn't think you could go, and doing things you didn't think you could do. You walk away much better than you walked in (no pun intended), changed.
Sean FlatRunning stops being something you brace for. You'll land softer, trust your feet, and know how to fix what used to hold you back, so running feels free again.
Take your watch off. Feel it as you're meant to.
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