Run for your life

Everything you need to know about running

It's official. Put that yoga mat down and get out of the lotus position. Running is the new yoga.

Everyone from George W Bush to the curvaceous but fit Nigella Lawson swears by the beneficial effects of going for a run. And remember, these days it's called running. Jogging is so last century.

Click on the links below to find information on warming up and down, coping with running your first race or marathon, what shoes to buy and what to eat.

So, there's nothing stopping you. Whether you're planning to run the marathon or go for a regular dash round the park, it's all here. On your marks, get set ...

getting started
Ten reasons to run
Trainer tutorial
Ideal runner's diet
Treadmill or track?
Cool down properly Can running make your legs big?

pounding the streets
How to run your first race
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