Youre either a runner… or youre not.
Oh, and you dont need to be built like a beanpole to bound through the streets.
Being outdoors also helps boost our happy hormones too.
Photographed by Gordon von Steiner,Vogue, March 2021
Its key to focus on lots of different exposure to the exercise to ensure we get stronger.
Going for a successful run is about more than just putting one foot in front of the other.
How do you prepare for that run?
Whats the nutrition plan?
Have you slept that week?
Are you running with friends or are you doing it independently?
So if youre finding that run hard, it might be worth considering the elements that support it.
You might try leg swings, inchworms or lateral lunges, but just keep it moving.
One way to make going for a run easier is to join a club.
There are also more clubs around than there have ever been, for different levels.
Connecting with other people helps with energy transfer, says Ovola.
You feel supported and like everything is possible.
Building your muscle strength builds your capacity to run.
If youre a beginner, jump on the spot or horizontally.
As well as making your run much easier, strength work is important for fending off injury.
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