Short episode summary In this episode you'll learn how injuries affect your entire movement pattern, not just running. Tune in now for some simple ways to improve posture and alignment for injury prevention!   Timestamps of big takeaways Daily Life Affects Running [00:21] Coach Valerie introduces how your movement during non-running activities impacts your running   Injuries Change More Than Just Running [01:16] An injury often leads you to unconsciously compensate in more than how you run. You change your standing, walking, etc...    Examples of Imbalances [02:01] Coach Valerie shares examples like weighting one side while standing or walking.   Let’s Get Your Standard of Movement in Check [03:51] - The 4-week immersion course focuses on things like posture, standing, walking, and running.   Reconnecting With Yourself [04:23] Becoming aware of poor posture and alignment in daily life is the first step. RunRX drills will help you feel imbalances and correct them when they happen.   A Little Progress Goes a Long Way [06:31] Even brief posture corrections throughout the day add up to noticeable changes in your body.   Group Pictures Reveal Imbalances  [08:23] - Notice if you shift weight away from your injured side in group photos.   The Ready Stance [10:34] Sports all use a ready stance with bent knees and weight centered. Think about this throughout the day and start correcting your posture and you’ll notice you enjoy better alignment.    Making Progress Through Awkwardness [12:45] Correcting posture feels awkward at first, but leads to progress. Stay focused on knees bent and lifting your body.   Ask the Coaches  [14:23] Got a question for us that we should answer on the podcast? Send us an email and it may be answered in a future episode! If you have a question, we’re betting someone else does too.   Rate, Review & Subscribe Reminder Don’t forget to like and subscribe to our show. You can also rate and review our show on iTunes! We’re on Spotify as well, or you can listen to our show directly on Libsyn here.    Links to check out -- https://www.runrx.fit/ -- FREE 30 day reboot on YouTube by RunRX https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDPcF8ZrDdILC8bYyn2zR-4xvqKRzp2re -- Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/runrxfit/ and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/runrx/  -- Have questions? Email us at [email protected]