Pre-Run Meditation: How and Why in 5 Minutes

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by Erin Taylor

Runners, meet your new secret weapon for speed: meditation.

Hear me out. Consider the possibility of increasing your speed while reducing tension in your body. Just five minutes of pre-run meditation can help you make this happen by easing residual tension (habitual inefficient energy use) before you even lace up, freeing up all available resources to take flight. 

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Use this five-minute meditation to set the tone for the miles ahead...

For more tips to keep your running body in balance including quick pre- and post-run routines, check out The Yoga for Runners Collection at video.jasyoga.com.

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