Mile 15: Off The Road

Mile 15: Off The Road

We often think injuries come from mileage, poor form, or bad shoes—but what if they begin before the run even starts?

In this episode, we explore Chapter 15 of The Runner’s Paradox, where the real culprit behind dysfunctional gait might be your “Off The Road” habits. From how you sit at your desk, to how you carry your bag, to how your body compensates after a sprain ten years ago—this chapter reframes running pain as the product of unconscious choreography rehearsed daily, when you are not running.

We unpack how the body doesn’t just respond to training: it also self-organises around everything you do.

With the latest insights on habitual movement patterns, postural adaptation, and pain as a late-stage signal, we ask: can you truly change your stride if you don’t change your life?

Whether you’re chasing PRs or chasing insight, this episode pulls you off the road to look at where your running really begins.

Based on The Runner’s Paradox by Ying. Learn more at therunnersparadox.com. Best listened to in motion - probably not at your desk.