Run Free: The Nervous System Approach to Injury-Free Running — with Lawrence van Lingen

Lawrence van Lingen is a sports chiropractor and movement specialist. Described by Triathlete Magazine as the genius of running, he has over 25 years of experience working with world-class athletes including Jan Frodeno, Taylor Knibb, and Flora Duffy. In this episode we talk about why most running injuries keep coming back, what fascia actually is and why it matters, and how your nervous system shapes the way you move. We cover head position, screens and posture, backward walking, the flow rope, skipping, crawling patterns — and why running should feel like freedom, not a checklist of cues. This is one of those conversations that flows naturally between two people who genuinely geek out on the same things — it goes deep and wide, Lawrence thinks out loud, makes connections you don't expect, and follows the thread wherever it leads. I loved every minute of it. What we cover: Why injury patterns are so hard to break — and the nervous system's role What fascia is and why it's been overlooked for so long Why running injury rates haven't improved in 40 years Screens, posture, and the modern movement crisis Head position and why it changes everything downstream The flow rope — what it does and how Lawrence discovered it with Jan Frodeno Crawling patterns — the foundation before everything else Backward walking — why Jan Frodeno used it and how to do it Skipping and the happy hip hack Why running should be felt, not thought Lawrence's exercises — watch before you listen: Crawling patterns:    • Crawling Patterns in Gait: Unlock Your Cra...   Flow rope:    • Discover How Flow Rope Can Improve Your Mo...   Backward walking:    • The Benefits of Backward Walking for Hip H...   Breath:    • Breathing Fundamentals: The Foundation of ...   Head posture / Ball on Head:    • Fix Your Head Posture: The Key To Better R...   Links & resources: Lawrence van Lingen: http://lawrencevanlingen.com YouTube: Lawrence van Lingen Instagram: @lawrencevanlingen Book a free 30-minute coaching call with Joost: https://www.cal.eu/pacebuddies/freecall Pace Buddies: http://pacebuddies.com