For an activity that can create the famous ‘runner’s high’, it is also infamous for how hard it can be on the body, specifically, one’s feet, joints and back. Dr. Harjeet Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, weighs in on the best techniques and gear for running and on some controversial options.
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