Many people tell me they don't like or even hate running. The most common 3 reasons I get when I ask them why (but not the only) are:

1. Do You Hate Running?
Here Are Three Steps To LOVE It
Many people tell me they don't like or even hate running. The most common 3 reasons I get
when I ask them why (but not the only) are:
1. It's boring
2. It's difficult (running out of breath)
3. It's painful (on the joints, muscles)
If you feel you don't like running because of the reasons above or other reasons (let me
know which) here's how you can overcome them:
1. It's boring
I don't blame you. Running can be really boring when you're just.......running. Unless you
reach "the zone", which requires time and practice.
So to counter that here's what I do. I take my clients through drills such as breathing
techniques, fluidity in running, relaxation while running (yes, that's possible and
recommended) and posture.
Bringing mindfulness into running makes it a lot more enjoyable. And it's not me saying this,
but my clients themselves.
2. It's difficult (running out of breath)
It's true that if you run out of breath after running for a few minutes there's not fun or
enjoyment in running. You need patience and consistency to overcome that.
Ooor you could do breathing exercises three minutes before you fall asleep. Don't tell me
you don't have time. No one falls asleep within three seconds from placing their head on the
pillow. If that's the case then that's not good.
Three minutes before falling asleep do a breathing technique. Here's one to get you going.
Do it for two weeks, ever week, religiously and you will see improvements. Do it for longer
than three minutes and the progress will be even greater.

2. Triangle breathing technique:
Imagine an equilateral triangle. It has 3 equal sides
• BREATHE IN through your nose on a count of 4.
• HOLD on a count of 4.
• BREATHE OUT through your nose on a count of 4.
• No hold after this one. Repeat
If 4 sec is too much take it down to 3 or 2. If it's too little take it up.
Note: make sure that when you breathe in you breathe into your stomach (making the
stomach big) and when you breathe out you squeeze your stomach, pulling your belly button
towards your spine. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth.
After you increase your lung capacity running will not be a nightmare anymore.
At the end of this blog post you have 2 other breathing techniques if you need progressions.
But believe me if you go up to 10-20 sec with the triangle you won't need any progression.
3. It's painful (on the joints, muscles)
Ok here's a real pain. Literally. Although we've been designed to walk long distances and to
run, that's what history of evolution shows us, and although we have such amazing
technology around and comfy shoes we still experience loads of running related injuries.
Ever wondered why?
Here's the thing. Any sport you practice can lead to injuries. I never really ran (once a month
maybe) while I was a Karateka in Romania and still got severe meniscus damage on both
knees.
When I became a runner it didn't get any better but it didn't get any worse either. And I
wasn't stronger either, weaker yes, not stronger. So let's leave the running leads to injury
part and see how we can reduce the pain you feel so you enjoy running.
It's simple really. Technique, mindfulness, breathing, fluidity and posture. Five elements
that will take the stress off your joints and make you not run but glide over the ground (won't
promise you will levitate though)
A good running technique looks at the following major components:
• posture
• stride and pace
• landing and kick off
• using gravity instead of brute force
• arm movement, angle and hand position
• leg and foot movement
• hips movement
• breathing rhythm

3. Read my blog post on What Can Running Do For You and you will understand what I am
talking about.
Need advice on your running, get in touch.

4. Alexandra Merisoiu is the Founder and Coach at Urban Women
Fitness. She has an outdoor health and wellness system where she
helps professional women in their 30's and 40's to overcome stress
and depression.
She does this by creating a healthy, fit, organic lifestyle using The
Merisoiu Technique and its Six Guiding Principles of a Healthier
Lifestyle that takes them from feeling mentally burnt out and exhausted, and in as little as 12
weeks they can be feeling energised and transformed!
Her clients usually work with her because they feel overwhelmed, overworked and tired and
seek a more balanced lifestyle.
What separates her services from other Wellness Coaches is that she is an Outdoor
Transformational Health and Wellness Coach. By using only the natural environment and
looking at all areas of your life and health you achieve massive transformation in just 12
weeks.
Because of this, Alexandra's clients are happier, attain fuller health and have a more fulfilling
family life.
Alexandra Merisoiu
Founder and Coach at Urban Women Fitness
0754 683 2439
alexandra@urbanwomenfitness.com
www.urbanwomenfitness.com
Outdoor Transformational Health & Wellness Coach
Pushing boundaries for physical, mental and spiritual growth & development
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