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Blog Entries

The Fear I Was Carrying in My Feet

Foot pain spiritual meaning: a runner standing on sand in blue minimalist toe shoes
My last running injury was in May 2018. This is the story of that injury and what it taught me about fear.

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#PRPocket: 25% off until 4 November

A phone being slipped into a #PRPocket clipped inside the waistband of running leggings

Designed by a runner, for runners. It’s a neoprene pocket that clips inside your waistband, so your phone stays close while you run instead of bouncing against your hip or slipping down your arm.

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How I Stopped Forcing My Running Form

Woman running with relaxed, upright running form beside a field of yellow flowers

Proper running form, and a gentler way to find it

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Feldenkrais for Runners: The Method That Changed How I Run

Woman running easily along a grass path in evening light, illustrating Feldenkrais running practice.

Feldenkrais for runners teaches you to feel how you move, so restriction releases and a niggle stops becoming an injury. Has a five-minute practice to try.

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My Back Healed, and It Changed How I Run

Runner moving with ease on a quiet path, illustrating the online Feldenkrais running course.

Why I recommend this online Feldenkrais running course to runners who keep getting hurt.

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Six Hot Runs in Protaras, and the Quiet Trail I Found

Wooden boardwalk beside the sea at sunrise, the coastal path for running in Protaras, Cyprus

Running in Protaras in July heat. The busy boardwalk north, the quiet gravel trail south towards Green Bay, and how to stay present when it is hot.

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An Honest Note About Runners Trots, and What I Am Beginning to Suspect

Runners trots: a runner kneels to tie a shoelace on a leaf-strewn trail, an unexpected pause in a morning run.

A personal story from a Saturday morning parkrun, and what I am beginning to suspect about the connection between fear, tension, and cramping.

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Josh Kerr's Training Routine: The Foundations of a Mile World Record

How the Mile World Record Holder Trains

Josh Kerr just broke the mile world record. He ran 3:42.66 in London Saturday, taking down a mark that stood for 27 years.

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Introducing The Peaceful Runner Method Workbook

Cover of The Peaceful Runner Method workbook by Jackie Linehan, showing a woman runner on a peaceful country lane at sunrise

Announcing The Peaceful Runner Method Workbook, a mind-body guide for runners who keep getting hurt. Learn eleven simple practices for running injury-free.

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How to Listen to Your Body When Running

How to listen to your body when running: a runner in a moment of mindful awareness while enjoying a quiet beach run at dawn

A true story about a stubborn ache and what listening to my body taught me.

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How To Prevent Running Injuries - 7 Lessons

How to prevent running injuries: a female running on a quiet beach with a peaceful expression that shows mindful awareness.

Seven things I have learned about running injuries that most runners are never told.

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Why More Runners Are Switching to Toe Socks

Toe socks for running in multiple colours

Toe socks might look a little unusual at first, but more and more runners are making the switch. They can make a meaningful difference to your running comfort and performance.

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What Heel Strikers Should Know

Runners demonstrating good running form in nature

If you’ve ever wondered whether your stride is helping or holding you back, this will give you clarity.

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Excellent Design and Craftsmanship: #PRPocket Review

Etsy Review of the #PRPocket

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review from a buyer on Etsy for the #PRPocket!

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Running in Chiang Mai - the Old City Moat Loop

Chiang Mai Old City Moat loop

I was in Chiang Mai for only three days, but I had the rare gift of a simple, almost perfect running route—the Old City Moat loop!

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Best Stationary Bikes for Runners

Female runner exercising on a stationary bike indoors

A runner’s guide to choosing the best stationary bike for indoor cross-training—what to look for, why it matters, and top picks.

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Ever wondered why some runs feel harder than they should?

Silhouette  of runner on trail at dusk with beautiful sky

Discover how positive self-talk improves endurance, focus, and mental strength—plus simple techniques you can use on every run.

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Have you ever had a run where everything suddenly felt effortless?

Male athlete on top of mountain with hand in the air

Your body moved lightly, your breath fell into a natural rhythm, and you slipped into a peaceful, joyful flow?That uplifting, almost euphoric state is commonly called runners high.

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How to Choose the Best Treadmill for Your Home

Male athlete enjoying running on a treadmill in a gym

Are you tired of weather, dark nights, or busy schedules ruining your runs?

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Winter Running Tips and the Best Waterproof Running Shoes

Runner running on a snowy winter path on a sunny day

Keep your feet dry this winter! Discover smart running tips and the best waterproof running shoes to stay warm, comfortable, and confident on every run.

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