How to run your first half marathon

T he half marathon is a great distance. It’s long enough to test you but doesn’t require the extra training demands of a full marathon. Half marathons are perfect for pushing a few boundaries, to run

With the need for plenty of training and huge bragging rights, many people are being tempted to take on an ultra marathon. But how? Here are 15 proven tips to help you smash your first 50-miler

ESTHER My first ever half marathon was about 20 years ago. I’d cheered on the runners at our local half marathon, and enviously watched a couple of friends cross the line over the preceding couple of

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…

Age is no barrier when it comes to running success, but knowing how to train smarter as the years go on can really be your secret weapon. Across the world, women are lacing up their trainers later in

If you’re in your 60s and thinking about taking up running, or maybe returning to it after a long break, there are plenty of ways you can approach it to give yourself the best chance of happy runs. Ru