For many runners, the half marathon is the sweet spot. Long enough to feel like a serious challenge, but short enough to train for without completely taking over your life. It is often the distance pe

Whether you’re training for your first 10K or your fastest, a couple of months of focused, consistent training can make a big difference to your running performance and goals. We’ve put together three

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YOUR MONTHLY ENTERTAINMENT ROUND-UP

Every new year, top ultra-athletes take on the Montane Winter Spine Race, a brutal midwinter race that stretches 268 miles along the Pennine Way. The battle for the overall win this year featured Anna

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