The very hungry caterpillar

A cornucopia of expert tips, insider know-how and the appliance of the latest science to fully optimise your year ahead

There comes a point in a race when my body finally gives in and accepts what I’m doing to it. It’s usually about 24K in. When I talk about racing, I’m talking about ultramarathon distances – or, to be

If you’re looking for a running challenge in the new year, there’s one at every racing distance – from one to 100 miles. But, which is best for you?

I was never one for exercise. Blame terrible hand-eye coordination and a hatred for scratchy school sports kits. The trauma of being the last picked for teams still lingers. My dad took me on the occa

Warts ’n’ Hall

It’s not about talent. It’s not about training. The 77-year-old, record-smashing marathoner has tapped into an ineffable force that defies her age – and she’ll never stop chasing it