Ask the Expert Bonus - Starting or Returning to Running
Former Olympic athlete Steve Cram gives advice on beginning and returning to running.
Giovanna Fletcher is joined by former Olympic athlete, BBC commentator and Couch to 5K coach Steve Cram CBE to answer your running questions. Today it’s about beginning and returning to running. Questions include ‘Am I fit enough to run?’, ‘How do I cope with anxiety about being seen running?’ and ‘Which is best …running on a treadmill or outside.’
Thanks for listening to this bonus podcast. You can also find inspiration and motivation with Giovanna and guests on the main podcast.
For more details visit the NHS Better Health Web Page and download the NHS Couch to 5K app from the usual places
https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/get-active/get-running-with-couch-to-5k/?WT.mc_ID=Couch_Podcast_BetterHealth&wt.tsrc=display
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