Warts ’n’ Hall

Runners may take the records and the race wins, but support crews are vital to their success. Here we salute the teams behind the scenes that make the extraordinary possible, and explore the complex art of crewing

How far, how fast, how often? An expert guide to the most important marathon training session

He set aVO2max record that still stands today, won a Worlds TT... then quit cycling. Tom Davidson catches up with him

Planning an international trip to beat those winter blues? Gear guru Chris Townsend and Mountain Leader Fiona Russell test the best shirts designed for hiking in warmer weather

Lighter doesn’t always mean faster. Rob Kemp investigates why muscle and fuelling matter much more than the number on the scales