How to Be a Healthy Runner

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    1. How to Do a Run/Walk Program
    A lesson with The Balanced Runner
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    Are you trying to start or get back to running? Learn how to use a walk to run program to gradually build up your running stamina and improve your running form.

    How to Do a Run/Walk Program
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    Are you trying to start or get back to running? Learn how to use a walk to run program to gradually build up your running stamina and improve your running form.

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    2. How to Choose Running Shoes
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    Bewildered by all the new running shoe options? Learn how to choose the best running shoes for you -- conventional, minimalist, or even no shoes at all!

    How to Choose Running Shoes
    with The Balanced Runner

    Bewildered by all the new running shoe options? Learn how to choose the best running shoes for you -- conventional, minimalist, or even no shoes at all!

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    3. Dynamic Warm Up for Runners
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    The right warm-up makes you run smooth from your first step. Learn the benefits of dynamic warm-ups, and three dynamic stretching exercises for runners.

    Dynamic Warm Up for Runners
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    The right warm-up makes you run smooth from your first step. Learn the benefits of dynamic warm-ups, and three dynamic stretching exercises for runners.

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    4. How to Cool Down After Running
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    The right post-run cool down maximizes the benefits you get from running. This lesson will teach you the dos and don'ts of post-run recovery.

    How to Cool Down After Running
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    The right post-run cool down maximizes the benefits you get from running. This lesson will teach you the dos and don'ts of post-run recovery.

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    5. Should Running Hurt?
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    Should you push through the pain or stop? Learn the different types of running pain, what to do about each, and how to recover from running injuries.

    Should Running Hurt?
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    Should you push through the pain or stop? Learn the different types of running pain, what to do about each, and how to recover from running injuries.

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    nicci m
    Just given me the motivation and skills to start couch to 5k again
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    The Balanced Runner
    Thrilled to hear it!
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    Ozzie M
    You are a proponent of midfoot striking. What do you make of the following article: http://running.competitor.com/2014/02/injury-prevention/is-it-harmful-to-heel-strike-when-running_95678
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    The Balanced Runner
    I'm aware of the continuously rolling research and commentary on the subject. My view is what you might call "clinical"; as a Feldenkrais practitioner I've found that when a person experiences what a healthy "core action" feels like, their running becomes much easier and more comfortable, they run faster, and the spontaneously self-select a midfoot strike (with the context-sensitive variability that is the hallmark of truly skillful running.) Read my blog for much more on the subject!
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    Chuck B
    I wanted much much more advanced information. This was far too basic. I did not consider it worth the $9.99. Frankly it was a waste of time and was worth nothing to me.
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    The Balanced Runner
    Hi Chuck, I'm sorry to hear you're disappointed. I can't tell from your comment whether you're unhappy with just the run/walk video or the whole 10-video course, could you let me know?
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    Jane H
    Great video and advice Jae! I am working on my cadence and trying for at least 170 steps (or 180 as my physio recommends). Many thanks. Jane
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    Gary B
    Yes, it was very valuable, although I am going to have to give it a try before I can write a more considered response.
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