Whether you are new to running or want to improve your pace, here’s how to get goingWhy I run: ‘It’s painful, repetitive, boring. And afterwards, you’re fully alive’Running is a fantastic way to get fit. You don’t need much kit, you can do it anywhere (within reason) and it’s available to you all the time – you don’t need to wait for the gym to be open or a class to start; just go. You might think of it as a leg exercise, but it actually works most of the body. Running fast is also one of the quickest ways to burn calories; it’s an activity with a high “met rate” (calorie burn per kg of weight, per hour). Rowing is another good one; cycling is slightly lower. How to run: everything you need to know
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