Send us a textEver thought you weren't built to be a runner? Think again. Join us as we sit down with the phenomenal Louise Valentine , an exercise psychologist and integrated health and performance expert, who defied the odds and transformed herself from frequent injuries and hormonal struggles to a competitive athlete. Hear about her incredible journey, working with NFL athletes, earning a research fellowship with the U.S. military, and ultimately dedicating her career to women's health in running. This episode is loaded with insights from her career and personal transformation, offering invaluable tips on mastering human physiology and injury prevention.Discover the truth behind strength training misconceptions and the pivotal role of dynamic warmups in preventing those pesky running injuries. Louise shares her expert advice on starting with body weight exercises and advancing to more complex moves like deadlifts and glute bridges. We also discuss the ever-growing appeal of ultra-running and how the pandemic has altered running habits. Whether you're wondering when to increase weights or reps or looking for effective training techniques, this episode provides practical advice to elevate your running game. Tune in to enhance your performance and stay injury-free, no matter where you are on your running journey!Breaking Through WellnessLouise's PodcastSleep Mini CourseLouise's InstagramGlute BridgeDead Lift for Runners Brian's Run Pod has become interactive with the audience. If you look at the top of the Episode description tap on "Send us a Text Message".  You can tell me what you think of the episode or alternatively what you would like covered.  If your lucky I might even read them out on the podcast.InstagramMy Favourite BandSupport the showBrian's Run Pod