Why England Athletics trusts Ochy's gait analysis

At England Athletics, we are committed to helping runners, coaches, and clubs across the country access the very best tools and support to improve performance and protect long-term wellbeing.

As technology continues to evolve, so do the opportunities to enhance how athletes train, recover, and understand their movement. AI-powered movement insights are helping runners move better, stay injury-free, and unlock their potential.

That’s why we are proud to partner with Ochy, a leader in AI-powered gait analysis, bringing advanced biomechanical insights into everyday coaching environments and making performance analysis more accessible than ever.

A shared mission: made for the long run

For many runners, improving technique can feel abstract or difficult to measure. Ochy transforms this by turning a simple video into a comprehensive analysis of running form, highlighting inefficiencies, asymmetries, and potential contributors to injury.

Ochy’s technology gives coaches and athletes the tools to make informed decisions - based on real data, not guesswork.

Why we trust Ochy

1. Accessible and accurate biomechanics

Traditional gait analysis can be expensive, location-dependent, and time-consuming. Ochy removes these barriers by enabling runners and coaches to complete a gait scan anywhere - trackside, indoors, or out on the road - using just a smartphone.

This level of accessibility allows more runners than ever to understand their movement and make meaningful improvements.

2. Designed with runners in mind

Coaches and runners have shaped the product, they wanted:

• Clear, actionable insights
• Easy-to-interpret visuals
• Reliable feedback they can incorporate into sessions

Ochy was built with these needs at the centre. The platform highlights specific areas of improvement and provides evidence-based recommendations that blend seamlessly into existing training plans.

3. Supporting injury reduction and long-term athlete development

By identifying movement inefficiencies early, coaches can intervene before small issues develop into significant injuries. This directly supports England Athletics’ commitment to athlete welfare and long-term participation in the sport.

4. Powering performance for all runners

Whether supporting grassroots runners, Masters athletes, or those in performance pathways, Ochy provides a consistent, high-quality analysis that helps athletes understand how to move more efficiently.

This isn’t technology reserved only for elites - it’s for everyone.

Strengthening trust through transparency and innovation

Our collaboration with Ochy is built on shared values:

• A commitment to safe, healthy participation
• A desire to make performance insights more accessible
• A belief in continuous improvement and innovation

As Ochy develops new features, including enhanced movement views and more detailed biomechanical metrics, England Athletics will continue to champion tools that elevate coaching and benefit the wider running community.

Learn more: Join our January webinar on 28 January

Made for the long run: prevent injuries and sustain performance endlessly. 

To support coaches and athletes interested in understanding gait analysis more deeply, we will be hosting a free webinar at the end of January. It's the chance to hear from biomechanists, coaches, and athletes using Ochy in real coaching environments.

The session will cover:

• How AI gait analysis works
• How coaches can apply insights in practice
• Real case studies from clubs and athletes
• Q&A with Ochy experts and England Athletics representatives

Building the future of running together

England Athletics is committed to supporting innovation that genuinely benefits our community. This is why we trust Ochy and why we believe this partnership will continue to elevate coaching and athlete development across England.