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.

What does Olympic lifting have in common with running? More than you think—if you understand the movement behind both.

In this episode, Coaches Caroline and Valerie explore how strength training cues like “drive through the feet” and “shrug the shoulders” can confuse runners and lead to injury when misapplied. Whether you’re into CrossFit, Hyrox, or just doing strength work to support your miles, you’ll walk away with a better understanding of how to train smarter and run pain-free.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• ✅ Why pushing into the ground works for lifting but not for running
• ✅ What “unweighting” means—and how it changes your stride
• ✅ How improper strength cues (like shrugging) can sabotage your form
• ✅ The real purpose of core strength for runners—it’s not just about planks
• ✅ Why elite sprinters' movement is a byproduct—not the goal
• ✅ How to use strength, mobility, and elasticity training to improve running mechanics

Strength training is essential—but only when it's applied with purpose. Learn how to train for movement, not just muscle, and how your workouts outside the run can help you fly during it.

📺 Watch the related YouTube videos that break down this topic visually. Links are in the show notes or visit: YouTube.com/RunRX

Unweighing: https://youtu.be/IV23WYcVXKs

Stride Length: https://youtu.be/JFTAMGeMTqw

💬 Want coaching? Get a gait analysis, movement review, and personalized training inside the RunRX Membership at RunRX.fit

In this episode, Coaches Caroline and Valerie respond to a recent comment about “knee drive” and break down one of the most misunderstood concepts in running form. From “stride length” to “foot strike” to “ankle action,” this is your guide to cutting through the noise and understanding how real running efficiency works.

If you’ve ever wondered what you should be doing with your knees, ankles, or feet while running—this conversation is for you.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• ✅ Why "knee drive" is a misunderstood cue that can actually harm your running form
• ✅ The Pose Method of Running and how it simplifies movement to reduce injury
• ✅ How pulling—not pushing—is the key to efficient, pain-free running
• ✅ Why buzzwords like “foot strike” and “stride” are misleading without context
• ✅ What your ankles and knees should really be doing mid-run
• ✅ How coaching feedback and live movement correction can improve your form instantly

Whether you're a new runner, recovering from injury, or chasing a PR—understanding correct movement mechanics is essential to running pain-free for life.

📺 Watch the Deep Dive video on YouTube to see the full visual breakdown of why knee drive isn't the answer—and what to do instead. https://youtu.be/BaKfIpWGjX4

Subscribe here: YouTube.com/RunRX

💬 Have questions about form, feedback, or how to join a Zoom session? Email support@runrx.fit or drop a comment under the episode!

🎉 In this episode, Coaches Caroline and Valerie share the inspiring story of a runner in our membership who crushed her first 30K race goal—pain-free and faster than expected! If you're chasing a time goal, struggling with recurring injuries, or wondering how to take your training to the next level, this episode is your blueprint.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• ✅ Why setting one clear race goal is more powerful than juggling multiple
• ✅ How this runner used drills, strength training, and coaching check-ins to improve form and eliminate pain
• ✅ The importance of being coachable and consistent—even when the work feels “silly”
• ✅ How our live Zoom sessions help correct running form in real time
• ✅ What it means to train smarter—not harder—with personalized plans and feedback
• ✅ How to safely level up from 10K to half marathon to 30K with confidence

Whether you’re training for a 5K or an ultra, RunRX coaching helps runners hit their goals and stay injury-free through a focus on movement quality, strength, and personalized support.

📺 Want more? Subscribe to RunRX on YouTube for our new deep dive video series on movement, pain prevention, and race prep tips: YouTube.com/RunRX

💬 Ready to take your running seriously? Join the RunRX Membership to get a personalized gait analysis, structured plan, and the coaching you need to thrive. Visit RunRX.fit and hit the “Work With Us” button.

🏃‍♂️ Have you heard of "Jeffing"? In this episode, Coach Caroline and Coach Valerie break down the evolution of the Jeff Galloway Run-Walk Method and why it’s now being called “Jeffing.” If you’ve ever struggled with maintaining pace in long-distance running or felt like you needed breaks but didn’t know how to take them effectively, this episode is for you!

🔑 Key Takeaways:

✔️ What is Jeffing, and how did Jeff Galloway revolutionize marathon training?

✔️ Why walking during a run can actually improve endurance & reduce injury risk

✔️ The difference between the original Galloway method and today’s updated Jeffing approach

✔️ How shorter walk breaks (30 sec instead of 1 min) improve efficiency & performance

✔️ Why RunRX emphasizes strategic stopping over scheduled walk breaks

✔️ The best running drills to reset form & avoid sluggish restarts

🏃‍♀️ Looking for better running technique? Coach Valerie shares her proven method of using short resets & movement drills to keep your form strong and your body feeling light and elastic!

📺 Watch the full breakdown & technique demos on YouTube! Subscribe to RunRX on YouTube to get exclusive deep-dive training videos on running mechanics, injury prevention, and strength for runners.

📺 Check out the Walk-Run Video we discussed on YouTube

💡 Want expert coaching? Get a gait analysis & personalized coaching inside the RunRX Membership. Improve your running form, strength, and self-care routine to run pain-free. Learn more at RunRX.fit.

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📢 Welcome back to the RunRX Podcast! After a brief break, Coach Caroline and Coach Valerie are back with fresh insights to help you run pain-free! In this episode, we dive into running recovery strategies, bust common injury myths, and share proven methods for faster recovery.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

✔️ Why rest isn’t always the best solution for running injuries

✔️ How to recover while staying active and avoiding setbacks

✔️ The best mobility drills and strength exercises for shin splints, knee pain, and more

✔️ How correct movement patterns prevent injuries and improve performance

✔️ Why consistency in self-care and training makes all the difference

🏃‍♂️ Want to run pain-free? Valerie and Caroline break down proven injury prevention techniques and explain why correcting movement is the key to lasting results.

📺 Watch our in-depth training videos on YouTube! Subscribe to RunRX on YouTube for step-by-step tutorials, deep dives, and expert coaching.

📺 Check out the Warm Up Video we mentioned in the podcast.

💡 Looking for personalized coaching? Join the RunRX Membership for a full gait analysis, immersive training, and 1-on-1 guidance from Coach Valerie. Learn more at RunRX.fit.

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