In this conversation, Vanessa Leone and Rory discuss the challenges and benefits of running and breathwork. Vanessa shares her struggles with running, while Rory, a breathwork coach, emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between jogging and running. They explore the mental and physical benefits of running, including mindfulness and emotional release. Rory highlights the significance of nasal breathing for better performance and hydration. They also touch on the importance of patience, progressive overload, and the role of music in enhancing the running experience. The conversation concludes with Rory's advice to lace up and enjoy the process.You’ll learn about:Running should be enjoyable and not intimidating: The playful aspect of running is often lost as we age.Running can serve as a form of mindfulness and emotional release.Progressive overload is essential for improving running ability.Run-walk strategies can be beneficial for all levels of runners.Breathing techniques can enhance running efficiency, performance and recovery.Our Favourite quotable moments:"Running is meant to be enjoyed." - Rory"It shouldn't be intimidating." - Rory"Running for me is mindfulness." - RoryIf you’re loving the podcast, share with a friend!Resources:In Sydney? Train with Vanessa in person! Get in touch/Join my mailing list: Website or Instagram.About [Guest]:Originally from Scotland and now based in Sydney, Rory is a breathwork coach, speaker, and long distance running and endurance athlete passionate about helping people optimise their mental and physical health. He has worked with thousands of individuals and hundreds of high-performing teams, from corporates to elite athletes across Australia, the US, and the UK. Rory uses breath, sound, and nervous system regulation to reduce stress, build resilience, and enhance performance. Currently he partners with brands like lululemon, Whoop, Apple and Technogym.Website:https://www.rorywarnock.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/rorywarnock_/About Your Host:Vanessa holds a BSc in Sports Science and brings nearly 20 years of experience in the fitness industry. As a respected Movement Therapist, she combines scientific and holistic approaches to deliver high-quality training for both individuals and groups. Driven by a passion for learning and improvement, Vanessa's mission as an expert generalist is to help others find betterment in their lives. Vanessa trains clients and fitness professionals across Australia, consults for Technogym, and is an accomplished presenter at International Fitness Conferences. Her guiding ethos is simple: do things BETTER! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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