Running free

The battle with breast cancer is one of the most intense fights a woman can face – but embracing a new body shape can bring with it a whole new confidence, as Rachel Loos discovers

As she sat on the final evening of her Greek holiday, Tracey van Alphen-Read knew what awaited her at home would be the biggest challenge of her life. The 50-year-old community nurse from Gloucestersh

With latest statistics showing that cancer will affect half of us, Lisa Ellson, 53, from Skipton, North Yorkshire, shares her story and how her own diagnosis led her to create something special to help people everywhere…

Cancer survivor, marathon woman, race director: Rachel Stevens’ running journey is an inspiration for all

Barely cushioned shoes, string vests, love lost and found: running marathons was different back in 1981, remembers Chris Hunton

Joy Division and New Order’s bass legend, 69, on outrunning the young guns on stage