In the September 2025 issue, Runner’s World named Jae Gruenke (@the_balanced_runner on Instagram) one of five legit accounts that will improve your social media diet and your running.
I’m honored to be on such a short list! The last time Runner’s World gave me this kind of shoutout was in 2017. Then I was one of their 70 Most Influential People in Running (a considerably larger pool).
I’m especially honored because this time it was another running form teacher–Frederik Zillen in Sweden–who selected me for the list.
Running is a sport full of wonderful people. What’s more, I’ve found that running form teachers are quite a special bunch who care first and foremost about helping runners learn and grow. We may not always agree with each other, but on the whole it’s not our egos driving us. It’s our desire to help you.
So in the spirit of helping you, I’m sharing a lot of short content and video clips on Instagram. Please follow me there. Enjoy!
Congratulations, Jae. Your hard work, fidelity to the world of runners and undeniable competence have been rightly recognized and now given a soecial boost!