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Grace Walsh

What is 80/20 running? A personal trainer reveals why this method is so good for beginners

Woman running and smiling along a river path to represent low intensity training as part of 80/20 running.

The 80/20 running method could be for you if you're looking to improve your fitness, get your first 5km run in the bag, or just supplement your training schedule with a little more cardiovascular exercise.

There are so many benefits of running to be had, from improved cardiovascular health to mental health, but they often come when you do the most unexpected thing - go as slow as possible. That's right, even elite athletes slow their pace right down to perform best on race day and that's where the idea of 8/20 running comes from.

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