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What Happens To Your Body When You Run 5k?

Expert Q&As
13th February 2024

When you run a 5k, it isn’t just a case of putting one foot in front of the other. Your body goes through lots of fascinating processes during and after your run, and Sarah and Mo are here to explain all.

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