One last push

You’ve crossed the finish line, collected your medal and maybe even shed a few well-earned tears. Whether it was your first 5K, a half marathon or something longer, there’s nothing quite like the feel

Is it time to take breath training seriously?

Last year, while on holiday in the south of France, I watched a night trail race from the comfort of a pavement café. In no rush to leave, I saw the whole shape of the race for maybe the first time ev

Getting in prime physical and mental shape to hit a fitness goal over a period of many months is no mean feat. It’s like a game of snakes and ladders, where the temptation to skip early, vital stages

WISDOM FOR OLDER RUNNERS FROM A TRUE MASTER

Most of us wouldn’t mind being a bit quicker on our runs. The good news? You don’t need to be training for a race to work on your speed. With a few tweaks to your weekly routine, you can boost your pa