How to go the distance

Gels or jam sandwiches, carb powder or flapjacks? James Shrubsall investigates whether sports nutrition products really have the upper hand over kitchen staples

From wild hallucinations to life-changing reflections, ultra riders share their unforgettable stories of endurance grit with James Shrubsall

Such is the relatively short period of human history in which so many people are choosing to exercise intensively through middle age and beyond, that the consequences to our health of doing so is stil

If you have recently taken up running, or you’re coming back to it after a long break, you might be thinking about how to approach running further or faster. Now is a great time to start a training pl

Travelling overseas to race is an amazing way to experience a new part of the world. Whether you’re soaking up the atmosphere and spotting the sights during a city marathon or waving to villagers as y

From carb loading to topping up on electrolytes, here are some of the best ways to give your endurance a boost