done seated or lying down and you tune into yourself whilst absolutely still. We are going to engage in the mindfulness process when very active and are running, so it is very different in that respect. The main goal of this process though is absolutely the same regardless of where or how you are doing it. You just aim to increase self-awareness. We do this by systematically developing a heightened awareness of our bodily sensations while we are running. Often, I have found when teaching clients or students mindfulness practices, especially when in the early stages of learning it, they might nod off or drift to sleep as they relax. The beauty of doing this kind of process when running is that you are kept engaged by the natural impetus of your running activity. It is a wonderful level of absorption that you get. I have written before on this blog about the fact that evidence has shown that elite runners often engage in an associative cognitive strategy that keeps them tuned in to how they are during their running (Morgan & Pollock, 1977). It enables them to tune in and check how capable they are of pushing themselves further whilst running or easing off based upon their awareness of their body, strength and resources. Therefore, a process of mindfulness is beneficial for that reason. However, the benefits are much more than those simply gained for the purpose of running performance enhancement. There is a large body of evidence that