Mix it up to see performance gains

Getting in prime physical and mental shape to hit a fitness goal over a period of many months is no mean feat. It’s like a game of snakes and ladders, where the temptation to skip early, vital stages

You’ve crossed the finish line, collected your medal and maybe even shed a few well-earned tears. Whether it was your first 5K, a half marathon or something longer, there’s nothing quite like the feel

A couple of years ago, the idea of having an internal pocket in a tri-suit to hold ice, so it trickles down your neck as it melts, would have seemed a gimmick. But that was before we realised the deva

The swim might be the scariest, the bike leg the longest. But it’s during the 42.2km marathon run where the suffering can be turned up to 11 and finish-line dreams are made or broken. The bad news is

Q I’ve just finished my first marathon in a time of 4:35 and am feeling hugely depressed. Any tips for recovering from post-marathon blues? A Congratulations on your stonking marathon time – that real

If the lure of foreign climes and overseas trails are calling, take note of these essential tips from trail runners who’ve gone before