Runners, meet your new secret weapon for speed: meditation.

Hear me out. Consider the possibility of increasing your speed while reducing tension in your body. Just five minutes of pre-run meditation can help you make this happen by easing residual tension (habitual inefficient energy use) before you even lace up, freeing up all available resources to take flight. 

Use this five-minute meditation to set the tone for the miles ahead...

For more tips to keep your running body in balance including quick pre- and post-run routines, check out The Yoga for Runners Collection at video.jasyoga.com.