Do you need music, podcasts, or chatter just to get through a run? In this episode, Coaches Caroline and Valerie unpack why so many runners feel the need to distract themselves—and how doing so may be holding you back from real progress and deeper enjoyment in your running.

Learn how to connect with your movement, improve your cadence, and rediscover the meditative power of running with zero distractions.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• ✅ Why listening to music or podcasts can interfere with your natural cadence and form
• ✅ How running without distractions helps you improve breathing, awareness, and performance
• ✅ The surprising ways talking while running reduces focus and movement quality
• ✅ Why elite runners—and even seasoned recreational runners—often prefer silent running
• ✅ How to transition away from audio distractions (without going cold turkey)
• ✅ The connection between mindful running and long-term enjoyment

💡 Whether you're training for performance or running for peace of mind, learning to tune in—not out—can transform your experience.

📺 Want to run more efficiently? Follow RunRX on YouTube for form breakdowns, movement drills, and deep dives: YouTube.com/RunRX

📱 And don’t miss our upcoming RunRX app, which will house all your drills, cadence tools, and strength training in one distraction-free place.

Think you need to work out for an hour to get results? Think again. In this episode, Coaches Caroline and Valerie unpack why short, focused training sessions can be far more effective—especially for runners returning from injury or learning proper movement for the first time.

Instead of chasing time, learn how to chase quality of movement. Whether you’re following the RunRX method on YouTube or inside the membership, this episode will help you rethink what a “real workout” looks like.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• ✅ Why 20 minutes of drills, strength, and self-care can transform your run
• ✅ The difference between movement quality and chasing distance or calorie burn
• ✅ Why practicing running form separately from running is critical—especially for injury recovery
• ✅ How each drill builds elements of the gait cycle: pose, fall, pull
• ✅ Why more running isn’t better—unless you’ve mastered the mechanics
• ✅ Smart ways to use your training time (even if you’re short on time or coming back from injury)

💡 The RunRX method helps runners build skill, strength, and self-care in short, intentional sessions that deliver long-term results.

📺 Check out our YouTube channel for daily drills, mobility work, and deep dives into pose running and unweighting: YouTube.com/RunRX

📱 Stay tuned for the new RunRX App, which will deliver drills, workouts, and challenges in one focused space—free from distractions.

Many runners start training with the goal of losing weight—but what if more miles isn’t the answer? In this episode, Coaches Caroline and Valerie debunk the myth that running a marathon is the best way to shed pounds. Instead, they explain why shorter distances, interval training, and strength work lead to better results—without the injuries or burnout.

Whether you’re running to improve health, lose weight, or simply get back into shape, this episode will help you approach your training smarter (and stay pain-free).

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• ✅ Why running more miles doesn’t always mean more fat loss
• ✅ How long runs can increase hunger—and derail your goals
• ✅ Why interval training + strength work is a better formula for body composition
• ✅ The surprising truth about calorie burn and pace
• ✅ Why training for a 5K is smarter than a marathon when weight loss is the goal
• ✅ How the RunRX method helps you run efficiently and avoid injury

💡 If you’re dealing with knee pain, want to improve form, or just want a smarter path to better fitness—come train with us.

📺 Watch our YouTube tutorials and deep dives on running form, unweighting, interval training, and more: YouTube.com/RunRX

💬 Need help? Join the RunRX Membership to get access to weekly live coaching, movement analysis, and customized running plans. Visit RunRX.fit to get started.