How to... pace yourself

Refusal to deviate from your favourite training format puts you at risk of improvements stalling

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…

T he half marathon is a great distance. It’s long enough to test you but doesn’t require the extra training demands of a full marathon. Half marathons are perfect for pushing a few boundaries, to run

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

W elcome to the Half Marathon club! If you’ve got a goal race in mind (or you’ve already signed up) then you’ve come to the right place. First things first, bear in mind that half marathon training is

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