We Teach the Dos - Not the Don'ts!

The RunRX Podcast by Coach Valerie & Coach Caroline

Episode notes

We never make a “to don’t” list before doing an activity. Tune in and learn why we focus on what you should be doing to run pain free.

Timestamps of big takeaways

[00:22] Introduction

- Coach Caroline introduces the topic of focusing on "dos" instead of "don'ts"

[00:36] Giving Runners Actionable Tasks

- Coach Valerie explains the importance of giving runners specific tasks to improve their movement, such as "pull your foot up" or "hold your body up"

- Focusing on what to do leads to better movement and a better run

[02:06] The Problem with "Don'ts"

- Coach Caroline discusses how constantly telling yourself not to do something can lead to you doing that very thing

- The language used is important, and focusing on "dos" is more effective than "don'ts"

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