A head for heights

What if everything we’ve held as gospel about goal-getting is, in fact, way off target? Here’s the neuroscientific guide to chasing results you can actually feel good about

Not cycling can make you a much stronger cyclist. That’s the counterintuitive message many tunnel-visioned cyclists need to hear. Yes, you love riding your bike, and the best way to get better at cycl

The Doc’s half-arsed training’s not even fooling himself

FIGHTING ALL THE WAY TO THE FINISH

Despite decades of scientific research, getting fit on the bike still hinges on old-fashioned hard work. Are we looking for complexity where the answers remain simple, asks James Shrubsall

Whatever the distance, running requires dedication. It’s about discipline and digging deep, passion and pushing boundaries. But it’s also about feeling good. Running can liberate you from a sluggish body and even inject youthfulness into old age. And regardless of your level or experience, you can always learn more…