Running and Alexander Technique

Running with in-depth knowledge of your whole system is the key to improving and keeping your innate balance and grace. Learn this with Alexander Technique

So, what is required of your whole system to run your best?

Changing harmful (unnecessary) habits  acquired over years is key to improving. However, we are largely unaware of needless mechanical motions that bit by bit eat away at our fine, robust body.  Ultimately to give us less confidence in our body’s ability to last forever.

Because  the runner doesn’t know, here’s an example.

Watching my husband run years ago, his stride seemed hard on his knees.   Since he was forward leaning (that was how he was taught), it was really sheer determination that kept him moving.  But what was his body, his knees, shouting that he didn’t hear?  Or worse.  Didn’t want to hear because he had no alternative.

Here’s a list of traps nearly all runners fall into.

I’ll finish this no matter what it takes! 

Even if it kills me!

Running through the pain is the only way! 

Trouble is, is this REALLY true?  Or is it the road to future hell?

They say ‘no pain, no gain’, so all is well! 

Mmmm!  I wonder?

 A panadol a day keeps the pain at bay! 

At what cost?

I have expensive shoes, so no worries!

As long as I have expensive shoes, I’ll be fine.

If I don’t come right, that’s it!

I love running.  But I’ll give it up even if it is the most important part of my day!

However, what if there is an alternative? 

Is it possible to have constructive solutions that give lasting effect? 

The simple answer is yes!  Because you compensate for awkward, painful knees or ankles etc.  Explore!   Learn about deep muscle tension!  It is key to improving.  Then deal with it in a way you can understand.  A preventive and practical way.

This is what Alexander Technique can offer you.

Alexander Technique provides this in-depth knowledge. 

Because you can make healthier informed choices, it can help you, the runner, to help yourself. 

You discover how you react to the restrictions that come when you run on a regular basis. And this gives you an advantage over your habitual responses.

Most importantly, you learn how to switch muscles in and out.  And this gives you much more solid dependable control over your run.

If you wish to book a consultation, or for more information email Jann

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