Samuel Stow: The Truth About Running That No Coach Will Tell You Do This To Never Get Injured Again

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Samuel Stow: The Truth About Running That No Coach Will Tell You Do This To Never Get Injured Again

The Mark Divine Show

53 minutes 17 seconds

2 months ago

Samuel Stow: The Truth About Running That No Coach Will Tell You Do This To Never Get Injured Again

My biggest announcement of 2025…The Unbeatable Leader Challenge is here! First Live Challenge starts on September 8th! Join Today: https://www.unbeatableleader.com In this episode of the Mark Divine Show, host Mark Divine discusses the intersection of running, breath work, biomechanics, and mindfulness with guest Sam Stowe, founder of Pop Running and author of 'Pop Running: Engineering Flow State.' Sam shares insights into his Functional Step Method, which helps runners run pain-free and with purpose. The conversation covers the importance of glute activation, posture, and proper biomechanics in running. Mark and Sam also delve into the mental aspects of running, including the use of breath control, mantras, and maintaining a positive mindset. Key Takeaways: 1. The importance of breathwork, biomechanics, and mindfulness in transforming running 2. Functional movement, glute activation, and tactical breathing are key to enhance performance and prevent injuries 3. The beginners mind - you practice each time as if it’s your first time Inspirational Quote: “We need to connect to our whole body to move properly” - Sam Stow Sponsors and Promotions: Guest Links: Website: https://www.poprunning.com.au Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sam.poprunning/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PopRunning/videos Mark Links: Website: https://markdivine.com/coaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdivine/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markdivineofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markdivineofficial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@markdivineofficial/ Subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/@markdivineofficial for more inspiring conversations on leadership, growth, and impact. Rate and review the show to help us reach more listeners. Share your thoughts and takeaways in the comments! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:52 Sam's Running Journey and Triathlons 04:47 Mark's Running and Breathwork Insights 06:31 The Power of Breathwork and Mindset in Training 09:52 Sam's Evolution in Running Techniques 15:19 Functional Movement and Running Form 18:09 The Importance of Glute Activation and Posture 20:53 Advanced Running Techniques and Training 25:44 Staying Calm and Present During Races 26:41 Decluttering and Radical Focus 32:39 Flow States and Peak Performance 37:06 Integrating Movement into Daily Life 45:58 Coaching and Client Success Stories 51:34 Conclusion See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.