Tight hips? Sore calves? Wondering if your foam roller is actually doing anything? In this episode, I’m joined by Alexandra Ellis, creator of Movement Mavens®, host of The Body Nerd™ Show, and the mind behind the Movement Mavens® Therapy Balls.

Alexandra breaks down what it really means to move smarter, recover better, and take care of your body, especially if you’re a runner training hard. We dive into:

✅ What makes her therapy balls different from lacrosse balls or foam rollers

✅ How to use them pre- and post-run for max impact

✅ The most overlooked areas runners should be working on

✅ Breath work, injury prevention, and body awareness

✅ A realistic mobility routine for runners short on time

Whether you're training for a marathon or just trying to stay pain-free, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you move better, feel better, and run stronger.

🎧 Tune in, roll out, and let's get into it!

Follow Alex :⁠ @hollaformala

Follow Ash: ⁠@ashjourneytofitness

Follow Pushing Horizons : ⁠@pushinghorizonsstepbystep

#podcastforrunner #podcastersofinstagram #podcast #podcastforrunners #podcastinglife #runners #runnerscomunity #injuryprevention #mobilityexercises #runnersmobility #pushinghorizons #pushinghorizonsstepbystep #runnerlife #injurypreventionforrunners #injurypreventiontips #smallhabits