I am an ex elite Rugby Union player, devastated by 3 x ACL reconstructions, turned Myotherapist & Running Technique Specialist that helps to improve your running performance in sport, decrease your risk of injuries, and untap your hidden potential in movement. Sign up for 31 days, 31 ways, and 31 insights on how to optimise your running technique.
The Biggest Lie Runners Still Believe
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Hey Reader, Back in my early days of sport, there was one phrase I heard over and over again: “Pain is just weakness leaving the body.” You probably heard it too. So we pushed harder. Looking back now, it’s wild how normal that mindset was. But here’s what I know now: 👉 Pain isn’t weakness. That ache in your shin? They’re not just bad luck. And if you ignore them long enough, they get louder. Until it’s too late. Natural Born Running was built to flip this script. We don’t wait for injuries. Because when you learn to understand your body, you don’t need to fear it anymore. And that’s when running becomes truly enjoyable again. – [Coach Mick P.S.
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Natural Born Running
I am an ex elite Rugby Union player, devastated by 3 x ACL reconstructions, turned Myotherapist & Running Technique Specialist that helps to improve your running performance in sport, decrease your risk of injuries, and untap your hidden potential in movement. Sign up for 31 days, 31 ways, and 31 insights on how to optimise your running technique.
Hey Reader, I just published something I’ve been wanting to write for a long time: A complete, no-BS guide for parents looking for youth running coaches. Whether your child plays football, basketball, athletics, or any sport - this covers everything you need to know: Why running technique matters (even if they’re not a “runner”) What separates great youth coaches from average ones Red flags to watch out for How to find the right fit for YOUR child What to expect when you start After years of...
“You don’t rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.” – James Clear Most runners blame the pain on: ❌ Bad shoes ❌ Bad knees ❌ Bad luck But here’s the truth: It’s not your body that’s broken. It’s your running mechanics. Every step you take is a skill. If you’re landing heavy… overstriding… collapsing at the hips… You’re putting 3x your bodyweight through fragile joints. No wonder it hurts. The fix? ✅ Re-learn running like a skill ✅ Build strength from the ground...
At five years old, you were told to sit still. Stay quiet. Don’t move. And from that moment on, things started to break down. Not all at once—slowly. Subtly. Spines curved. Shoulders hunched. Breathing shifted from belly to chest. Stiff school shoes dulled the feet. Backpacks overloaded growing spines. Movement became “fidgeting.” Energy got labelled “disorder.” And after 15+ years of this? You’re surprised you can’t run without pain? Truth is— Your current running technique isn’t just about...