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July 21, 2024 74 mins

This episode of Travelling Science is all about running! What you should be wearing, what you should be eating, how to prepare for a run, how to stretch after a run and most importantly, how to enjoy your run!

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Tom Simak is a qualified running coach and co-founder of Wild Blue Performance Running, a company that helps people to improve every aspect of their running habit, allowing them to reach their true potential!

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During this episode, a donation was made to Rainforest Rescue, a charity that is working hard to protect and revive rainforests around the world! https://www.rainforestrescue.org.au
If you'd like to make a donation as well, that would be incredible.
Thank you for making a positive change in the world!

Chapters:

00:00:00 Travelling Science Intro

00:02:26 Health Benefits of Running

00:06:38 Overcoming Run Procrastination 

00:16:38 Injuries Associated with Running

00:19:50 Footwear for Running

00:25:46 Barefoot Running

00:31:20 We’re Breathing Wrong

00:35:31 Do I Need Coaching?

00:45:11 The Importance of Diet

00:52:42 Track Yourself 

00:59:21 Listener Questions & Weekly Charity

01:06:25 The Lightning Round

01:08:51 Final Words of Wisdom

01:13:05 Bonus Secret Ending

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