In for the long haul - distance runner Catherina McKiernan on staying the course

Margaret Jennings says London Marathon winner Catherina McKiernan coaches people to run for longevity and health but only for short, invigorating bursts.

A WALK in the fresh air is good for your health, but if you want to get a proper buzz, as the years accumulate — and a dose of pro-ageing benefits, in the process — then go for a gentle run, says sportswoman, Catherina McKiernan.

“You do get a better buzz out of the running. It’s a feeling of wellbeing, for me, a feeling of confidence. That endorphin release gives you a feelgood factor about yourself,” says the former international long-distance and cross-country runner.