115. Running Form Unlocked: Optimizing Your Stride for a Joyful Run

In Episode 2 of the series, Mindful Running and how to Cultivate Presence and Joy in Every Step, Stine goes over the principles of good form, tips for testing your form and improving it + how proper running form helps you run with joy.

This episode was sparked by an inspiring interview by Danny Dreyer, the founder of Chi Running and The Energy Blueprint. Danny has been a guiding light for the last 20 years by educating runners worldwide on the art of good running, and his message focuses primarily on the benefits of mindful movement.

His motto is, “Don’t try to build big muscles to go faster, get rid of what’s slowing you down.”

You’ll learn:

How Chi Running can improve your form
Why good form helps you run faster and more safely
The 3 levels of the training pyramid
Tips for testing your form
What’s really slowing down your running time


When you run mindfully and in alignment, running with joy becomes your new reality. Try these tips on your next run and experience mindful joy in every stride!

Links:

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