Running out of steam

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

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?

Walking is good exercise but timing how you walk, when you walk or where you walk can power up those steps even further. Helen Foster shows how

A toolkit to train your brain to be stronger, more flexible and endurance-ready

WISDOM FOR OLDER RUNNERS FROM A TRUE MASTER

This is your cue to slow down, sit a little longer and let yourself linger, to choose simplicity over stress and joy over urgency, writes Kellie Gillespie-Wright