GO WITH THE FLOW

There are moments in running when you’re focused but relaxed, and your mind and body are one. This is ‘flow’, and it’s elusive, says Dr Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, author of Running Flow (£16.99, Human Kinetics). But research suggests certain traits can increase your chances of finding this flow. Check out the qualities listed here – the more that resonate with you, the more likely you are to find your flow.