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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Bullmore

Top running coach shares three easy technique tweaks to help you run further, faster and reduce your risk of injury

Increasing your cadence is one of the tips Runna head coach Ben Parker says can improve performance and reduce your risk of injury - (Getty Images)

Chances are you were never taught how to run. You’re born, you learn to crawl, progress to a walk, then something inside tells you to go a bit faster: hey presto, you’re running.

Entering adulthood, many people take this practice and turn it into a hobby or exercise, racking up the miles each week to boost their fitness levels – not to mention their mood. But according to a top running coach, beginners in particular could improve their performance with just a few small tweaks to their technique, helping them run faster and further with a lower risk of injury.

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