The Better Man Podcast

105: How to Extend Your Running Life with Yoga (Kyle R.)


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For the past 17 years, today's guest, Kyle R., has been committed to distance running.

But this came with a steep toll to his joints: Shin splints, aching knees, and compromised ankle mobility threatened Kyle's running life.

Kyle didn't want to give up running, but his body was betraying him. Until he started doing yoga more often.

Not only did yoga extend his running life, but it's also made significant improvements to his mental and overall health.

In this episode, Kyle shares…

  • - How to balance yoga with other workouts
  • - Why "remembering the breath" can instantly lower your stress levels
  • - And simple language tweaks that help you stay consistent and committed

Other highlights from this episode include:

  • Why yoga is the best way to prevent wear and tear injuries from running too much (2:44)
  • The "workout in your inbox" accountability trick Kyle uses to stay consistent (7:33)
  • Kyle's favorite "fringe benefit" of yoga that he never imagined would happen (9:37)
  • How incorporating yoga into your running or strength training routine helps it "stick" better (42:03)
  • - The "Off Days" secret for using yoga as a catalyst for more impressive fitness results (12:17)
  • The weird way drinking a protein shake in the morning can cut your coffee consumption in half (19:51)
  • How to stay consistent even when life massively disrupts your schedule (20:28)
  • The dark side of having a workout buddy that most men don't realize (24:18)
  • How to fit more movement into your workday (without rolling out your mat or driving to the gym) (36:07)

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Quotes from this episode's guest:

  • (7:51) At the risk of sounding like I'm plugging Man Flow Yoga, I love the accountability emails. That for me is so helpful because if you have a workout in your inbox, then it's kind of like an agreement to myself that I've got something scheduled.
  • (10:32) A huge fringe benefit of yoga is how it can improve your mental wellness.
  • (20:45) There are gonna be setbacks and you're not always gonna be able to maintain a schedule like you want, but as long as you are doing something, you'll be fine.
  • (25:11) You can't really rely on anyone else but yourself to get your fitness done.
  • (39:02) Yoga helps me when things get stressful: I always go back to remembering the breath.

Related Articles:

How Kyle Uses Man Flow Yoga to Improve Running, Speed Up Recovery, & Stay Injury-Free (Member Highlight: Kyle R.)

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