If you only ever have time to do a couple of stretches after a run make it these two to accelerate recovery, says a certified trainer

Woman in tracksuit and sports leggings looks at her watch. She is outside, with one foot on a raised ledge, next to a water bottle.

I recently supported my partner through a 5K-every-day-for-a-month charity running challenge.

While it’s a great way to raise money for a good cause, it’s a lot to take on. Even when I was training for a marathon, I’d take rest days every week.