Athlete with Asthma Show

What Running with My Dog Taught Me About Being Fully Present


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Every morning, my dog Sniktau and I head out for a run. She has no agenda, no stress, and no need to track anything. She is simply present, and that presence has transformed the way I run and the way I live.

In this episode of The Athlete with Asthma Show, I share what running with my aussiedoodle has taught me about being grounded, connected, and fully alive in the moment. For years I ran with podcasts, books, headphones, and constant data. I was focused on the past, the future, my pace, my goals, and the numbers that defined my performance. Meanwhile, Sniktau was beside me experiencing the world with pure joy and total presence.

Learning from her has changed everything. I feel more connected to nature, my dog, my fiancé Tetiana, my friends, and myself. My stress drops. My flow state rises. My mornings feel more meaningful. And I’m reminded every day that peak performance begins with presence.

If you want to feel more connected, happier, and grounded in your life, take a page out of your dog’s book: slow down, look around, smell the breeze, and be here now. Presence is a practice, and it starts with one intentional moment at a time.  

Chapters: 

00:51 What running with my dog taught me
02:28 What dogs focus on while running
02:52 What humans focus on while running
06:20 Check out my healthy living guide

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    DISCLAIMER: THIS INFORMATION IS MY OPINION AND IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER. PLEASE CONSULT A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER FOR GUIDANCE SPECIFIC TO YOUR CASE. 

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