#109: The Secret to Effortless Running With Alla Shashkina

If you’re a seasoned runner, a casual jogger, or someone looking to get into running, this episode is a must-listen.I’ve always had a love/hate relationship with running—but one simple shift completely transformed my experience: how I breathe. It’s something most of us overlook, yet it has a huge impact on endurance, energy, and overall performance.And this is what I dive into with this week's guest, Alla Shashkina, an endurance runner and coach, a transformation coach, and breathwork expert. Despite climbing the corporate ladder at Apple, achieving financial success, and holding a senior management role, Alla reached a turning point in midlife. She realized that career achievements alone didn’t bring personal fulfillment. For her, the path to a more meaningful life involved running and breathwork.Join us as we dive into:🌟 Alla’s journey from tech to coaching🌟 How breathwork helps you reconnect with your body🌟 How to make running more enjoyable🌟 How your breathing patterns affect endurance and energy levels🌟 Why obsessing over running data might be holding you backTune in to discover simple yet powerful techniques that can make running feel easier, smoother, and more enjoyable. This conversation might just change the way you move!To find out more about Alla:https://www.linkedin.com/in/allashashkina/https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithalla/Download 15 Breaths to Calm Anxiety - a FREE 5 minute audio to calm you down in real time.Download The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now.Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible.To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to:  https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspaceEmail me at:  [email protected]://www.pollywarren.com/https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/