Is it achievable to think about running your first ultra marathon to celebrate your 50th birthday?

WISDOM FOR OLDER RUNNERS FROM A TRUE MASTER

For many runners, a marathon finish line is once-in-a-lifetime, but for a select few, it’s merely the first step towards the blue-and-yellow T-shirt of the 100 Marathon Club. What drives those hardy souls to reach such an incredible milestone – and how do they get there?

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’, ‘

What’s the hardest race you’ve ever done? It’s hard to narrow it down to one because races can be hard in different ways; some are hard physically but big championships are more nerve racking. That sa

Ordinary runners doing extraordinary things

Q I’ve just finished my first marathon in a time of 4:35 and am feeling hugely depressed. Any tips for recovering from post-marathon blues? A Congratulations on your stonking marathon time – that real