Start a Running Routine: My 10 Year Running Story & Training Schedule as Yoga Teacher

I know, I can’t believe I’ve made an episode on running! The thing I was running from most was running. I thought I’d convert to the yoga world and never ever look back to running. But I was wrong, and for good reason. I have to tell you that running changed my life when I wasn’t able to breathe as a super asthmatic kid. The result was a decade of dedication to the sport. In this episode, I'm diving into all things running. We are in a running boom as a society…  I'll be sharing my own journey with running—how I’ve made it work alongside yoga. Plus, I'll tell you all about my recent running adventure in Costa Rica and why having direction and dedication is key. I'll also be giving some super practical tips on how to start a running routine—like fueling your body, thinking of yourself like an athlete, running on softer ground, and the importance of stretching.    My new website: https://www.shawnakru.com/  Find me on instagram: @shawnakru Get a copy of my guided journal. https://www.ritualofwritingjournal.com/  Evolve with Inversions Retreat Feb 17-22: https://shawnakru.com/retreats/ Join the Podcast Launchpad: https://www.shawnakru.com/the-podcast-launchpad  Time stamps: 00:00 The Running Trend and Yoga 15:25 How Running Changed My Life 23:27 Tips for Starting a Running Routine 29:25 The Interaction of Running and Yoga 37:02 My Training Schedule 42:21 The Importance of Stretching 45:02 Setting Non-Negotiables and Finding Joy 46:30 Grabbing a stranger’s foot story