John N. Tucker, retired track and cross country coach, will give the talk “Flying without Wings: Biomechanical Insights to Becoming a Better Runner, and a Glimpse of the Hand of God” April 16 at 6 p.m. at the Rockbridge Area YMCA.
The talk will feature topics including the body as a machine, muscle function and motion, applicable principles of kinesiology and components of the running stride. There will also be a question and answer period.