Fred wright braving the cold

With sweltering days becoming ever more frequent, Steve Shrubsall seeks expert guidance on strategies to avoid the risks and keep the heat at bay

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

As a nation we are obsessed with the weather, aren’t we? Commenting on it is almost a hobby and it’s definitely a good way to exchange pleasantries. This goes double for runners, especially trail runn

The Doc’s friend Bernard lives for stoicism bragging rights

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

Mention the Ironman bike leg to any triathlon novice and watch as their jaw drops and their mind is blown. Some 180km (112-miles) after a 3.8km swim and before a marathon run? It’s the stuff of endura