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ILLUSTRATION: PIETARI POSTI I recently celebrated a third ...

From marathon tourism to Hyrox holidays, the latest trend in long-distance travel isn’t about how far away you go, but how much ground you pound while you’re there. WH ’s Jess O’Donnell reports from a trip where the most valuable currency is metrics and medals, and asks: is this departure from R&R a healthy destination?

Brits abroad are swapping sunbeds and booze-ups for Hyrox comps and ultramarathons, with the global wellness tourism market now primed to surpass the £745bn mark. Has the runner’s high replaced hedonism for good?

For many women, running is more than just a workout – it’s a source of mental clarity, physical empowerment and community connection. But as we move through our 30s, 40s, and 50s, our bodies change. H

Beth Smith (@glasgowsouthside slowies) and Scottee (@scotteeisfat) share their experiences of the running world as larger runners and set out what they feel could be done to make the sport more accessible to a wider range of body types

A FRESH TAKE ON MAXIMISING YOUR RUNNING ENJOYMENT