Life haces

Fancy shaping up, but don’t know where to start? For beginners, a jogging programme like the Couch to 5K plan is perfect. Originally created by Josh Clark in 1996, it will help you build up your confi

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

Short workouts for the time-crunched runner, so you don’t have to miss a mile

Summer is the perfect time to train for your first 5K. With this expert plan, you’ll build endurance, confidence and cross the finish line feeling stronger than ever!

To get a truly accurate benchmark of fitness, you need a time trial

There’s more to going long than just grinding it out. Steve Shrubsall finds out how to thrive during ultra endurance events