What’s up Runners and Triathletes?
Do you know the most important places in the body that contribute to running performance?
Trick question, because running is a total body movement but there are certain areas that are essential to being a stronger runner.
Unfortunately, many of the places we need to be loose and flexible or tight and strong for running are not in good shape because of our daily activities.
Sitting is the new smoking
Sitting for more than 45 minutes at a time is one of the worst things you can do for your running form. Many people sit for more than 5 hours / day, driving in the car or working at your desk slumped forward at your computer at work.
This negatively affects posture and inhibits lung capacity as well as causing low back pain, tight hips and hamstrings. When you add running to the mix, injuries arise.
Running shoe choice is also a factor – high cushion, high heeled running shoes negatively affect running performance despite what the billion dollar shoe industry wants you to believe!
High heels for women and heavy pointed work shoes for men, along with the new trendy 3-5 inch cushion high heeled running shoes can also cause major issues in your running performance.
These shoes elevate the heels and the toes so that all the pressure is placed on the ball of the foot where added stress was not meant to be placed. Your balance and foot strike are greatly compromised with instability instead of shock absorption as you may think!
The results can be foot pain, bunions, hammer toes, neuroma’s, achilles tendonitis, plantar faciitis, runners knee and IT band syndrome, low back pain, and neck pain just to name a few.
Add more running volume and you can be in a world of pain.
It’s time to Master Your Next Run Race with Run Essentials
Exciting news—Run Essentials is officially open for enrollment, and I’d love to invite you to join!
You might be wondering if this program is right for you. Let me ask you a few questions:
Have you signed up for a race but feel confused by all the details of training?
Have you tried running before, only to get injured after just a few days?
Are you aiming to run faster, improve your technique, and feel better when you run?
Are you relying on random tips from social media?
Or are you simply overwhelmed by how to train, not sure how much to run, not sure how much to run or how fast?
If you resonate with this, you’re not alone. The logistics of training can be overwhelming, and without the right guidance, you risk not crossing the finish line, staying stuck in frustration, and never reaching your running goals. Worse, you could end up with a chronic injury that sidelines you altogether.
Don’t let confusion, frustration, or injury hold you back any longer. This is your chance to join a community that inspires, supports, and pushes you to achieve your goals. Imagine the pride of crossing the finish line, feeling stronger, more confident, and setting an example for yourself and others.
Run Essentials provides the tools, structure, and support to help you run your best.
Enroll today and take the next step toward achieving your running goals!
Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of the 16 week Triathlon Transformation. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997. She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom, Mermaid and much much more.
