One step at a time

Back in the depths of January 2025, my run buddy Sharon and I decided to embark on an adventure: our first ultra. We juggled our diaries as well as requirements such as ‘not too far’, ‘not too hot’, ‘

Sara is a 29-year-old ultrarunner from Scotland, who is training to become a counsellor. She recently attempted the North Coast 500 FKT How did you get into running? I started running for weight loss

A FRESH TAKE ON MAXIMISING YOUR RUNNING ENJOYMENT

You’ve crossed the finish line, collected your medal and maybe even shed a few well-earned tears. Whether it was your first 5K, a half marathon or something longer, there’s nothing quite like the feel

Most of us wouldn’t mind being a bit quicker on our runs. The good news? You don’t need to be training for a race to work on your speed. With a few tweaks to your weekly routine, you can boost your pa

Barely cushioned shoes, string vests, love lost and found: running marathons was different back in 1981, remembers Chris Hunton