My guest today is Myles Rawson aka @findyourstridecoach. Myles is a UK-based running coach and movement specialist who works closely with athletes to improve their running form. He’s also a mentee of world-renowned movement coach Shane Benzie, and brings a fascia-focused approach to posture and performance.In this episode, we dive into Myles’ journey from rugby injuries to obsessively researching biomechanics, and how his work with Shane transformed his understanding of form. We talked about how poor posture could silently be ruining your HYROX time, why barefoot shoes are a non-negotiable, and the huge role your fascia and nervous system play in efficient running.We also got into a live video analysis of myself and my friends Lucy Jackson-Jones and Jade Booth (PFRM Coaching), which is packed with value! Whether you’re chasing a sub-60 or just want to run pain-free, there’s a lot here for you.Hope you enjoy my conversation with Myles Rawson.I'm so excited to tell you about my first ever sponsor Bear Bar, who make the highest quality shower soaps. If you’d like to try them you can get 15% off by heading to https://bit.ly/barejase and entering JASE at checkout.Fully Timestamped Chapter List00:00:00 What Is Running Form? 00:00:36 Reprogramming the Brain for Movement 00:01:31Myles Rawson’s Background & Injuries from Rugby 00:01:39 Obsessive Research & Lack of Progress with First Coach 00:03:39 Working with Shane Benzie & Form Improvements 00:04:09 Timeline of Coaching & Mentorship 00:05:22 Shane’s Location & Running Technique Coaching in the UK 00:06:07 Argument Against Changing Form 00:07:05 Coaching Philosophy & Reprogramming, Not Drills 00:07:56 Fascia Over Muscle Use 00:08:26 What Is the Fascial System? 00:09:33 Improving Fascial Function & Daily Posture Awareness 00:11:43 Standing Desks & Building Daily Postural Strength 00:14:44 Posture & Its Link to Running Efficiency 00:14:49 HRV Breathing & Nervous System Regulation 00:16:15 Breathing Patterns & HRV for Recovery 00:17:38 Meditation, Posture & Tension 00:18:30 Common Running Mistakes & Foot Weakness 00:19:20 Narrow Toe Boxes & Plantar Fascia Weakness 00:21:40 Barefoot Shoes & Foot Strength Progression 00:24:02 Who Should Use Barefoot Shoes? 00:25:13 Becoming More Aware of Movement & Carbon Shoes 00:27:10 Structured Shoes & Pronation Debate 00:29:47 Running Form Chain Reactions & Foot Stability 00:31:35 Knee Function & Stability 00:32:53 Jason’s Sub-40 10K & Impact of Fatigue on Form 00:34:49 Maximising Stride Length Without Overstriding 00:36:17 Creating the Bow Shape & Posterior Chain Activation 00:38:39 Visualising Proper Running Posture 00:39:10 Sponsor Message: Bear Bar 00:40:28 Video Analysis: Jason, Lucy & Jade 00:50:13 Mirroring Running Partners 00:51:08 Kenyan Running Camps & Synchronised Movement 00:53:13 Demonstrating Overstride & Cycling Legs 00:54:49 Push vs Pull & Glute Activation 01:05:58 Integrating Changes with Reduced Mileage 01:07:30 Avoiding Stretching Sore Muscles Post-Run 01:09:56 Static Stretching, Mobility & Optimal Range 01:10:33 Stretching vs Springiness Trade-Off 01:11:51 Post-Hyrox Movement Adjustments 01:12:47 Posture in Strength Movements Like Farmers Carries 01:13:41 Head Over Lead Foot During Lunges 01:14:01 Relationship with Data & Strava 01:15:16 Sacrificing Form for Zone 2 01:16:42 Watches & Listening to the Body 01:19:00 Watch Accuracy & Ground Contact Time Balance 01:21:55 Red Flags in Running Form 01:22:33 What’s Next for Myles & HYROX Coaching 01:24:28 Running Inefficiently vs Efficiently 01:25:03 Time Savings with Better Running Form 01:25:39 Myles’ Social Media & Coaching Plug ***LINKS***15% Off Bare Bar (CODE: JASE):https://bit.ly/barejaseMyles’s Instagram:https://bit.ly/4mO0asQMY STUFF:Awaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube & Podcast Links):https://bit.ly/3tk8FVvFollow Me On Instagram (@awakenoutofjason):https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj#hyrox #runningform #running

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