Skills: move faster in the mountains

SKILLS, TIPS & TRICKS TO GET YOU HIKING LIKE A PRO

Refusal to deviate from your favourite training format puts you at risk of improvements stalling

Publishing expert and avid hillwalker SARAH MCKENNA picks five brilliant books to pack in your rucksack this summer.

Whatever the distance, running requires dedication. It’s about discipline and digging deep, passion and pushing boundaries. But it’s also about feeling good. Running can liberate you from a sluggish body and even inject youthfulness into old age. And regardless of your level or experience, you can always learn more…

COACHING TIPS TO HELP YOU RAISE YOUR RUNNING GAME

Use this guide to boost your physical and mental health