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.

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

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.

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