You don't need to change everything to run better. Relaxation, cadence, arm action and a strong core are often enough to make your stride lighter and more economical. Our pointers for improving step by step.
Press-ups, planks, squats: a large analysis of more than 80,000 adults links strength training to a lower risk of premature death. A good reason to complement your runs with a little strength work.
No time to run? A large American study suggests that even a few minutes of running a day, at an easy pace, are associated with a longer life expectancy. What it really shows, and how to benefit from it.
Want to start running? Begin with walking, alternate walking and running, stay at a pace where you can talk, and be regular. The most important thing is not to go fast: it is not to stop.
Never increase your mileage by more than 10% a week: the rule is famous, but studies are more nuanced. What they really show, and how to progress without getting injured.