Why walking is your superpower

Wondering whether to tackle Walk1000Miles in 2026? We asked our challengers to speak directly to you to explain why you should definitely do it, and for some advice on getting started. Here’s what they said…

Simply ‘being’ gives your body and brain a break and prevents burnout. It’s also crucial to productivity, say scientists reporting in the Journal of Organizational Behavior. After following office wor

It can lower stress, treat depression and open up a whole new world of outdoor-going opportunities so could you learn to love the cold? We spoke to converts whose lives have been shaped by embracing winter

Q Dear Hannah, now it’s dark in the afternoon, I’m struggling to get my steps in. How can I remain safely active during the winter months? Hannah says... A I’m not going to sugarcoat it – there’s no w

Could the old-fashioned ways of keeping healthy be the answer to staying well?

I started my career as a news journalist, working in frantic newsrooms and reporting on key events. But my heart was always in health – I enjoy writing about things that benefit people, rather than si