Running tips: Want to run faster and longer? Here are 7 rules to follow

Running is a great form of workout and with practice and consistency this can be turned into lifelong passion. Whether or not you are running professionally, it can offer a host of health benefits provided you don't go overboard and give your muscles, bones and ligaments sufficient time to recover. Building stamina gradually, stretching before and after running, training consistently and taking rest and repair time can also help. "Runners who dedicatedly run every day would always think of running faster and performing better. If you've recently taken up running or have reached a plateau and want to learn how to run faster," says Rohit Shelatkar, Fitness & Nutrition Expert, VP Vitabiotics Ltd in an interview with HT Digital.