Tales from the pod

ESTHER I’ve just discovered something about running injuries that has blown my mind. In fact, I think I’ve just uncovered a bit of a hidden secret in the world of running. And that is: running injurie

The TV personality and radio host, 38, on finding the running buzz and getting marathon tips from Paula

Three years after an accident, right-leg-below-knee amputee Milly Pickles received a running blade and began documenting her journey as she learned to walk and run again. The fitness and disability advocate ran the London Marathon in 2024 and again this year. She shares what running gives her and why she believes every body can reap the rewards

Helen Newman is a 36-year-old runner, cyclist and adventurer who lives in Southsea, Portsmouth. A few years ago, having returned to the UK after travelling, Helen found herself surrounded by friends w

Beth Smith (@glasgowsouthside slowies) and Scottee (@scotteeisfat) share their experiences of the running world as larger runners and set out what they feel could be done to make the sport more accessible to a wider range of body types

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?