Have you taken up running during lockdown?    

Are you a seasoned runner or have you started running our of necessity?

With gyms currently closed our coaches discuss their top tips to help you get the most out of your time hitting the streets as well as keep you injury free and ways of making running actually fun.

In today's Coaches Conversation we cover:

• Why has running become so popular?

• The perception that anyone can do it.

• Is it the best way for you to improve your fitness?

• Running is a skill like any other form of movement and needs practice to be performed well.

• Have you run before?

• Do you have the requisite strength to stay injury free?

• How are you balancing it with other activity?

Our 5 Top Tips to Start Running Safely:

• Get yourself some decent and comfortable shoes.

• Build time/distance gradually as you would with any other activity.

• Make sure you prioritise your recovery.

• Continue your regular strength and conditioning work to prevent injury.

• Balance intensity and volume with rest and walking.

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