{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/676997f240480c1d9584e7a5/69e37937289eeb2c7b7e7792?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Why Your Running Feels Hard ","description":"<h2>🎧 Why your running feels hard and how to fix it with Ellie from Move &amp; Mend</h2><p>In this episode, we’re joined by Ellie from&nbsp;Move and Mend Northampton, sharing simple, practical tips to improve your running form.</p><p>Whether you’re new to running or looking to move better, Ellie breaks down the small tweaks that can make a big difference — helping you run more efficiently, reduce injury risk, and feel stronger with every step.</p><p>We cover posture, cadence, arm movement, breathing, and the common mistakes most runners don’t even realise they’re making.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2>💡 What We Talk About</h2><ul><li>Why running form matters more than most people think</li><li>The common mistakes many runners make (and don’t realise)</li><li>How posture impacts your efficiency and injury risk</li><li>The importance of cadence and avoiding overstriding</li><li>What your arms should&nbsp;<em>actually</em>&nbsp;be doing when you run</li></ul><p><br></p><p>💡&nbsp;<strong>Key takeaway:</strong>&nbsp;You don’t need to change everything — just focus on one small shift and build from there.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>🎧 Thanks for Listening!</p><p>If you enjoyed the episode, don’t forget to subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review – it helps others discover the show and join the 1% movement!</p><p><br></p><p>A big thank you to Pixabay for providing our intro and outro</p><p>music, \"Inspirational Background\" by AudioCoffee.</p><p><br></p><p>Ann &amp; Sally</p><p>xx</p><p><br></p><p>Stay Connected with Us</p><p>Follow us on Instagram:&nbsp;@happierandhealthier__</p><p>Linktree https://linktr.ee/1percenthappierandhealthier?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&amp;ltsid=b9597c65-087c-4a48-9642-ff737e7ee46d</p><p>Facebook <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17An2r6AFE/?\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17An2r6AFE/?</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Have questions or want to join our Facebook community?</p><p>Reach out to us at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:hello@1percentandhealthier.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">hello@1percenthappierandhealthier.co.uk</a></p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Ellie</p><p>Instagram moveandmendnorthampton</p>","author_name":"Ann & Sally"}