343: How Your Daily Movement Affects Your Running

Real Life Runners with Angie and Kevin Brown

Understanding the Impact of Daily Movement on Your Running Performance
In this episode, we dive into the topic of how our daily activities and movement outside of running impacts our performance as runners. We discuss the detrimental effects of having a sedentary lifestyle, how daily movement can affect our bodies, and ways to incorporate more daily movement for optimal health and improved running performance. We also tackle the issue of overactivity which can lead to tiredness, soreness, and even injury. You'll get to hear firsthand experiences, and practical advice on achieving a balance between running and daily activities to become better and healthier runners.
Highlights:
02:09 The Problem with 'Checking the Box' of Exercise
03:08 The Importance of Daily Movement Beyond Running
04:20 The Consequences of Sedentary Jobs
05:30 The Impact of Seasonal Changes on Daily Movement
07:11 Understanding Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE)
09:21 The Effects of Sitting on Muscle Shortening
22:39 The Impact of Neglecting Movement
24:05 The Consequences of Too Much Movement
28:15 The Balance of Work and Training
29:21 The Impact of Extra Work on Training
34:00 Practical Ways to Improve Daily Movement

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