Mindful Strides

Marilyn Arsenault's @1fastdiva Mindful Strides clinics focus on teaching healthy and efficient running form. Learn to run for a lifetime.

[Mindful Strides @mindfulstrides]

Need some motivation during this downtime from racing? Why not focus on the skills needed to stay healthy and run faster! New class registration is up at https://t.co/40Pkcp85pc https://t.co/2EwxgU8bGX

[Stuart McMillan @StuartMcMillan1]

If you’re wondering where ‘Outside the Lines’ is this week — my weekly email to the @ALTIS list — well, I forgot to write it 😬

Apologies — it will be in your inbox in the AM!

Here’s a teaser —>

[Mindful Strides @mindfulstrides]

“It’s much better to think holistically about how your musculature works rather than focusing only on your core.”
#alexandermethod #powerofposture
https://t.co/LgzalEzaql

[Mindful Strides @mindfulstrides]

Such great training advice here with a nod to the importance of developing a good technique, especially with younger athletes.

[AW @AthleticsWeekly]

The art of middle-distance running.

Andy Young, coach to Olympic silver medallist @lauramuiruns and Olympian @JemmaReekie, outlines what is involved in tackling disciplines from 800m to 3000m.

📝 @stuartweir

https://t.co/duYqBuceEj

[Mindful Strides @mindfulstrides]

Mindful practice!

[Marilyn Arsenault @1fastdiva]

“... rather than being a risk factor, running may actually be protective against osteoarthritis.” Proper training and a mindful stride - prescription to avoid overuse injuries. https://t.co/yCzYbOVo8M @mindfulstrides

[Marilyn Arsenault @1fastdiva]

Amazing first Mastermind session this morning with @PfaffSC ! THANK YOU for this opportunity @ALTIS ! Movement mechanics was today’s topic - how to develop your coaching eye using Kinograms.

[ALTIS Education @ALTISEdu]

In sporting education we need to do a better job of teaching how to see and understand movement. We do a really good job in the weightroom but all bets are off when we leave those walls into an open environment. @PfaffSC @StuartMcMillan1

@ALTIS @Thorne_Research #ThorneACP

[Mindful Strides @mindfulstrides]

Running with a light stride! Nice work @rowingcanada women! #runningskills #teaching #awareness #coaching

[Mindful Strides @mindfulstrides]

Thx Rob! It certainly has been my own experience and those I teach that technique matters - I’m 51, still logging 120+kms/week/training/racing have been for 10+ yrs no injuries. You’ve certainly helped too! Technique should be a part of the whole injury-prevention puzzle. #logic

[Rob Pearce @structuraldynam]

Not just a dirty secret , but many coaches don’t believe technique matters for runners. All other sports take this into consideration and actively teach the basic mechanics of said sport. Runners in #yyj can call on @1fastdiva Marilyn Arsenault to learn proper running mechanics.

[Mindful Strides @mindfulstrides]

Maintaining proper form to avoid injury is just as important in running as it is in every sport. If you can’t hold good form due to lack of know-how, fitness or fatigue, you need to load appropriately and stop (take breaks to regroup) BEFORE your form breaks down. #awareness

[Mindful Strides @mindfulstrides]

Recalibrates the spine’s alignment, re-establishes proper head, neck spine relationship/body’s elasticity, releases accumulated tension, allows gravity to have a beneficial effect on diaphragm/rib cage to work more efficiently. @HollyhockLife #healthyrunning #constructiverest

[Mindful Strides @mindfulstrides]

Some great discussion on breathing/running - training to expand LOWER rib cage/lower the diaphragm 2maximize breath intake (w/o excessive tension) is very helpful to an endurance athlete IMO. Singers & brass/woodwind players spend years developing quick yet deep intake of breath.

[Alex Hutchinson @sweatscience]

In Austin last week, I sat down with the @roguerunning podcast crew. They'd already had me on to discuss Endure a few months ago, so this time they dove right into some deeper (and tougher) questions, like my hesitance to give practical takeaways:

https://t.co/Krg7tG7hjE

[Mindful Strides @mindfulstrides]

Excited to hit the road tomorrow to teach “Healthy Running with Mindful Strides” @hollyhocklife! If you’re a last minute planner or this just caught your eye, it’s still not too late to register for this all-inclusive 5-day running retreat. Link to all information is ⬆️ in bio!

[Hollyhock @HollyhockLife]

“Slow it down. There are no shortcuts. Build awareness. Practice.” @1fastdiva we are remembering what a joy last year was. We transformed not only our approach to running, but to everyday movement! Can't wait to see you again on Aug 10th! @charleneklo https://t.co/TyWdba3Byn

[Mindful Strides @mindfulstrides]

Looking forward to teaching here again August 10-15th. Don’t miss the special on until July 31st! https://t.co/kb4yc9p6nz

[Hollyhock @HollyhockLife]

Did you always love track & field @RunningRoom? Our Comm Coordinator gets real on why she "is not a runner" starting with that darn 100-metre dash: https://t.co/Kq6XZuNfJi

[Mindful Strides @mindfulstrides]

A great reason to focus on how you contact the ground. You DO have a choice...it just takes mindful practice - gradual increments on every run until it becomes engrained.

[Trent Stellingwerff, PhD / CSEP-CEP / FACSM / ChPC @TStellingwerff]

STUDY: Real-time feedback of tibial shock attenuation was provided in high risk/high injury runners - In 1 year = reduced injury outcomes impact loading can be reduced through gait retraining - https://t.co/y4rCBio0Wq

[Alex Hutchinson @sweatscience]

The Danish handball team tried a sports-specific version of mindfulness training. After 6 wks, they improved reaction time, accuracy, and agility compared to the control group. I know mindfulness has been overhyped, but this seems pretty interesting. https://t.co/sjD5Fs162e

[Marilyn Arsenault @1fastdiva]

Running well requires SKILL - join me @HollyhockLife August 10-15 on beautiful Cortes Island and learn to run with poise and ease. All levels and abilities welcome! Info: https://t.co/BPqVrLzia7 #running #form #awareness #rungetaway @SauconyCanada @PISEworld