Why Are You Distracting Yourself When You Run?

Do you need music, podcasts, or chatter just to get through a run? In this episode, Coaches Caroline and Valerie unpack why so many runners feel the need to distract themselves—and how doing so may be holding you back from real progress and deeper enjoyment in your running.

Learn how to connect with your movement, improve your cadence, and rediscover the meditative power of running with zero distractions.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• ✅ Why listening to music or podcasts can interfere with your natural cadence and form
• ✅ How running without distractions helps you improve breathing, awareness, and performance
• ✅ The surprising ways talking while running reduces focus and movement quality
• ✅ Why elite runners—and even seasoned recreational runners—often pre ...