Letter of the month

From muddy trails to rock-strewn paths, sturdy hiking shoes are a must-have. After months of testing, these are our top performers

It’s early evening in the basement of a running store in east London, a nd some of the fastest people in Britain have no idea what they’re doing.

What’s it like to win an Olympic gold medal? And what does it take to stand at the top of the podium? We asked the women who know, and find out their ‘ones to watch’ for Paris 2024

We tested these fast trail shoes and found them perfect for both speedsters and those looking for a more sedate pace. What are they for? These shoes are for trail runners looking for speed on race day

There’s evidence of swim, bike and run multisport (not necessarily in that order) taking place in 1920’s France, but the first modern triathlon event was held in San Diego, California, on 25 September