The Balanced Runner

Learn to make running feel smooth, free, and a little like you're flying. We’ve helped over a million runners and triathletes. Founded by @JaeGruenke.

[The Balanced Runner @balancedrunner]

I had a great time talking with the Runegades! @altramarathonman https://t.co/uzSQhhuuM8

[The Balanced Runner @balancedrunner]

Running smoothly, Abdi Nageeye beat Evans Chebet to win the 2024 NYC Marathon. Here’s the unusual thing about his form, why he’s so smooth and fast, and what you can learn from him. https://t.co/ISkHtenBJg

[The Balanced Runner @balancedrunner]

I'm betting you could use some stress relief.

Even if running is your main way of dealing with stress, it might not be enough or you might even risk injury if you run in a stressed-out state.

Try this unusual technique to relieve stress quickly. https://t.co/v7dz9ysypD

[The Balanced Runner @balancedrunner]

Ruth Chepngetich changed her movement in specific ways to set a new world record in Chicago. By analyzing slow motion video and comparing her form to slow motion footage from her last two marathons, we can see how she did it. https://t.co/NWaOeQMQqD #chicagomarathon2024

[The Balanced Runner @balancedrunner]

Did you see the “tell” in Kotut’s form in the last few km of the Berlin Marathon that showed he wouldn’t win? It’s in my analysis of the top 4 elite men–Mengesha, Kotut, Alew, and Kiprop–using slow motion video from 39k plus broadcast footage. https://t.co/4vVgobEhWZ

[Steve Magness @stevemagness]

Some of the best sprint coaches in history are slow white guys who can't sprint.

Some of the best endurance coaches in history look like they couldn't jog a mile.

There's a difference between coaching & doing

If you judge a book by its cover, you may miss out on brilliance.

[The Balanced Runner @balancedrunner]

@zbitter I've had two clients run that race--one was the women's winner a couple of years ago. There's a method to it, of course. Are you considering it?

[The Balanced Runner @balancedrunner]

I'm thrilled to be a presenter at the FGNA 2024 Conference Series! Join me Friday 9/6 for a transformative experience. Use code 'Sense24' to save on registration. See you there! Register here: https://t.co/PPgD8rtHE6 #FeldenkraisMethod #FGNA2024

[The Balanced Runner @balancedrunner]

@MountainRoche ...fit together with your leg action to reduce your effort when running on the flat. Cue might be to always use your arms like you're running uphill. (Cheeky to suggest an improvement on your performance, but having something to be curious about keeps life interesting!)

[The Balanced Runner @balancedrunner]

@MountainRoche ...misusing the hamstrings to intentionally lift the feet. Keeps the flexors active and keeps the legs from lagging and creating a glider gait. With all due respect, keeping your hands always close to chest and elbows bent acutely, as you did in the last mile, would...

[The Balanced Runner @balancedrunner]

@MountainRoche Thanks! Your article sent me down a rabbit hole about Hackney horses and their distinctive gait, lol. Have now dragged my brain back to humans... love how that cue works for you, lifting the feet and accelerating the knees forward but avoiding the pitfall of...

[The Balanced Runner @balancedrunner]

This is the only time all year that I offer a discount on coaching. Book a video analysis or a free Discovery Call by Monday to get the discount (even if we talk later than that). All courses are 20% off as well. https://t.co/5uEAbWrrf2

[Prof. Feynman @ProfFeynman]

I would rather have questions that can't be answered than answers that can't be questioned.

[Zach Bitter @zbitter]

The Evolution of Running Form Principles with guest @JaeGruenke

[Zach Bitter @zbitter]

Episode 400 with Jae Gruenke is up! For this episode we unpack a few topics related to pain free running. They include:
- Pros/Cons of Feldenkrais Method
- How shoe type can impact running form
- The role of forward lean, arm "swing", foot strike, and cadence for proper running.

[The Balanced Runner @balancedrunner]

Looking forward to teaching clinics at the Salt Lake Running Company's Sandy and 700E locations tomorrow and Thursday. Come learn the Six Keys to Healthy Running form. Clinics are free, sign up here: https://t.co/IJZqRJKDhF

[KSL News @KSLcom]

Olympian Clayton Young credits his success to an increased emphasis on the running culture in Utah, and a big part of that is the Elite Run Program.

Link:
https://t.co/IaqJqMrYkk

[The Balanced Runner @balancedrunner]

Here's my full elite running form analysis from the #LondonMarathon, including comments on Peres Jepchirchir's record-setting run. https://t.co/YrqsIgRctW

[The Balanced Runner @balancedrunner]

Here's a compilation of my slow motion video of the first 13 women to pass the 21 mile mark in last week's London marathon. No analysis here, just footage for you to analyze. Let me know what you see! https://t.co/IcYTXVxuLn