Innerunner.com

About Lawrence van Lingen and Innerunner:

Created by Chiropractic doctor Lawrence van Lingen, Innerunner.com is founded in his holistic view of the human body and its functioning. With over twenty years of uniquely diverse experience, not least as an elite athlete himself, Lawrence has helped world champions and regular individuals to not only overcome injury but to enhance their performance and, subsequently, their lives. Lawrence’s specialty is an unparalleled insight into what the human body looks and feels like when it is operating optimally.

“Working with Lawrence has changed the way I think about moving and living and, in turn, go about each. If you’re willing to listen and trust Lawrence, be prepared to be surprised in the best way. The positive impact of working with Lawrence cannot be over-exaggerated.” 

Taylor Knibb, American professional triathlete.  2022 Women's Ironman 70.3 World Champion

Lawrence van Lingen brings to his work a holistic view of the human body and its functioning.

Lawrence launched his professional journey by qualifying in South Africa as a licensed Sports Chiropractor. His philosophy on how and why the body works as it does has been deeply influenced by his work, even in his early career, with a remarkable number of professional and elite amateur athletes across many disciplines. Lawrence was entrusted with providing physical therapy to world class runners, including New York Marathon winner Willie Mtolo, Olympic Marathon Gold medallist Josiah Thugwane, South African marathon record holder Zithulele Sinqe and members of the 4x100m World Champion South African track team. At the same time, he was working with Olympic swimmers and triathletes, as well as professional golfers and tennis, cricket, and rugby players.

These experiences gave Lawrence unparalleled insight into what the human body looks and feels like when it is operating optimally. While some therapists see their job as done once an injury subsides, Lawrence continues to facilitate his clients. Together, they move beyond the absence of injury into a realm of augmented function, where individuals are able to attain their highest levels of performance yet.

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Some highlights of Lawrence’s career include guiding the Durban Surf Lifesaving Club to three World Titles. He was then tapped by the world-class Natal Sharks Rugby team as a movement and core conditioning coach for a year, simultaneously working with several Springbok rugby players. Lawrence was also the fitness and conditioning coach and team physician for the Glenwood Falcons Premier League rugby team for four years. This diverse range of sports and responsibilities equipped him with a broad and varied foundation for his whole-body view – of people generally and athletes specifically.

Lawrence’s views on elite performance are not merely theoretical either. He has walked the walk when it comes to high level sports, racing as a professional triathlete for two years and completing ten full Ironman races during that time. His last three years in South Africa were spent working full time in private practice. Here, he treated numerous world-class and amateur athletes, using manual therapy and tissue release to both restore normal function and movement and to catalyse higher levels of performance.

Lawrence’s unique approach drew the attention of Red Bull and in 2013 he was appointed as their High Performance Manager for the company’s South African athletes. This included world-class surfers, trail runners, triathletes and XC mountain bikers. Lawrence also worked with the legendary Santa Cruz Syndicate and Greg Minnaar, the 2012 and 2013 UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Champion.

At the end of 2013 Lawrence relocated with his wife and daughter to Southern California and currently has a Structural Integration practice in Laguna Beach. His clientele includes two-time UCI World Time Trial Champion Amber Neben (who he helped back to four US national victories and a world title after a severe crash), numerous standout triathletes (assisting with injuries and performance enhancement) as well as amateur and local school athletes.

Throughout his career, Lawrence has made a point of assisting not just elite athletes, but also amateurs and regular members of the community. His philosophy of attaining a better life through a better-integrated body is applicable to all.

Lawrence has featured in media globally:

Ecfitstrength.com                      Expert series ‘Run Better’

Ultrarunningacademy.com      My favourite running exercises

Tworiverstreads.com       Run for your life podcast with Dr Mark Cucuzzella

Precisionhydration.com  How runners can manage chronic lower leg injuries

Enduranceplanet.com   Discover your ability to run better feel better

Triathlete.com       Injury prevention and mobility circuit to keep your hips moving well

Yogitriathlete Podcast   The Anatomy of change and misconceptions of breath 

Bicycling.co.za   Greg Minaar injury recovery work with Lawrence

Redbull.com  Everyone can be a runner

runwithlove.libsyn.com Podcast   Breathing, running and how conscious awareness can improve form

businesslive.co.za  We are engineered to run

timeslive.co.za Slap on the sunscreen we are designed to run

podtail.com Run with love

slowtwitch.com  Up close with Brittany Vocke

Testimonials from pros and Influentials

“Lawrence has been hugely influential on my running career. When it comes to movement, he just gets it and has been a massive help to me. I would highly recommend attending one of Lawrence's Innerunner workshops!”  Ryan Sandes, Trailrunner & Champion of 4 Desert series.

?“Lawrence has helped me come all the way back from a 6-month injury to achieve the best result of my career. He was a thoughtful and unique approach to running which I believe has helped me improve as a triathlete runner” Morgan Pearson, Olympic Athlete 

“Working with Lawrence has changed the way I think about moving and living and, in turn, go about each. If you’re willing to listen and trust Lawrence, be prepared to be surprised in the best way. The positive impact of working with Lawrence cannot be over-exaggerated.” 

Taylor Knibb, American professional triathlete.  Women's Ironman 70.3 World Champion

“Working with Lawrence has been the best decision I could’ve ever made for my career. 

He gave me back my confidence and allowed me to enjoy my sport again.   I never knew the importance of posture and having my body work in sync, it changed my life and running has never felt better.”  Henri Schoeman, South African Olympic Athlete

We call him Magic Hands! But he has magic eyes too. His clarity and vision and understanding how the body interacts and moves is like none other. As an athlete and now as I coach, I have immense trust in his hands and eyes ?? 

Julie Dibens, Former Olympic and Professional Athlete.  www.juliedibenscoaching.com