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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Sarah Phillips

Expert tips to make you a better runner - start slow, enlist a friend, choose strength over stretches

composite image of people running, a woman doing a squat exercise and a stopwatch

Whether you have never been for a run or are building up to a marathon, sometimes the biggest challenge is just getting out the door. Here, running coaches share their tips on everything from mindset to avoiding injuries – but mainly how to find joy in running.

Find your motivation

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