In this episode of The RunRX Podcast, learn how to achieve the euphoric "runner's high" through proper running form, mechanics, and consistent training that reconnects your mind and body.

Timestamps of big takeaways

What is the Runner's High?

[00:22] A lot of people disconnect from the feeling of running by focusing on data

[01:07] There’s been an unfortunate shift from enjoying running to obsessing over mileage and pace

[02:30] Some people will panic if they can’t get a certain number of miles and/or runs in before a race

[03:02] Running goes from stress reliever to the cause of their stress

Injury Leading to Rethinking Running

[03:15] Coach Valerie explains how an injury forced her to re-examine running form and efficiency

[04:08] Coach Valerie had to learn what running was, and learn the proper running mechanics to reconnect with the joy of movement

Running Drills for Efficient Movement

[06:13] When you’re working out, you can get your heart rate up, and even do running drills with music/metronome to develop rhythm and form

[07:10] Learning the right form of movement might feel awkward at first but it leads to "Aha!" moments

Achieving the Runner's High

[08:47] Connecting to your body's movement creates a feeling of weightlessness. That effortless feeling is the runner's high, and then we try to consistently chase it

Maintaining the Feeling

[10:08] It takes time and consistency to regularly reach the runner's high. You must keep up proper training/movement to hold that feeling

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