How To Make Running Feel Easier

Running can be hard. With a few simple fixes however, it's possible to take a lot of the stress away from running and really settle in to your exercise. Here are some tips to help you run relaxed.

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[aneirin]

When I was 18 I would always run with my phone/music but now I almost never take my phone out and just go running for the sense of freedom and de-stressing

[cauchyschwarz]

Most days when I am too stressed, I watch one of the ultra race videos by either of Mark, Heather or Fraser. It really puts me in the mood to run.

A great way to stay relaxed is to go exploring while running. If u have good train connections then just take a train to a nearby village or small town and explore it while running.

[therealpinkyskull]

If only I had a friend that can keep up with me and would cater to my run schedule. Zwift is the only place I actually run with others but ironically is the only place where I’m actually alone. I’m sad now.

[knightrhonda]

Great information, thank you! BTW where did you get your running socks 🧦 from, they look snazzy

[chrisstrider]

Armin Van Buuren is my go to music for running
I have also been trying nose breathing

[ahmadfazleeaziz]

I just lean forward and run, let loose the legs to do their job, not thinking too much about the running form. Probably the only thing I consciously think about in running is the glute. I feel the body is intelligent enough to adjust the stride etc according to the pace

[rczv]

About music: after about a year of running, I've finally gotten to the level that I can listen to the music I really like while running (which was too fast for me at the beginning).

[garysharp]

In less than six months I went from 208 pounds to 175 pounds by walking/jogging six miles everyday

[FordyRuns]

I just run along and ring people as regulates my breathing or as I recommend a lot of my clients just run to time so it slows you down as not fretting over distance

[michaelmulligan]

2 tips run with your arms straight down by your sides loosely and then as you run bring them up in a relaxed way

Don’t make fists with your hands, touch your thumbs and forefingers together like your trying to hold a crisp

[brianjames]

Nothing more relaxing than thrash metal pounding in your ears while you run.

[deans]

Is it best to start your run when your heart rate is already up (after 3 mins of warm up) vs starting off when your heart rate is at a resting rate (after a light warm up) ?

[jagabee]

Could you please go over some recovery shoes or sandals??

[lisapet]

Run easily, if can't, walk complicatedly till you can run easily.

[TheFinalMB]

Legit just talking about how unrelaxed I am when I’m running :ppp

[amydupree]

What is your favorite playlist while running?

[hoebertrabeck]

easy solution. if you hate running.. dont run!
and wear socks while cycling :P

[FordyRuns]

I just run along and ring people as regulates my breathing or as I recommend a lot of my clients just run to time so it slows you down as not fretting over distance