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How you can break the 4-hour marathon mark

How you can break the 4-hour marathon mark

Nick Hancock
3
min
December 12, 2024
Coaching
Training
Records smashed at the JFK 50 mile ultramarathon

Records smashed at the JFK 50 mile ultramarathon

Nick Hancock
3
min
December 12, 2024
Athlete Stories
Space guardians complete a series of ultramarathons

Space guardians complete a series of ultramarathons

Nick Hancock
3
min
December 12, 2024
Athlete Stories
Can I run a marathon if I have diabetes?

Can I run a marathon if I have diabetes?

Nick Hancock
3
min
December 12, 2024
Athlete Stories
The ultra runner’s Christmas gift guide

The ultra runner’s Christmas gift guide

Nick Hancock
3
min
December 9, 2024
Equipment
The inspiring story of Erica Rasmussen

The inspiring story of Erica Rasmussen

Nick Hancock
3
min
December 6, 2024
Athlete Stories
Marathon running tips

Marathon running tips

Nick Hancock
5
min
December 6, 2024
Coaching
Training
Marathon recovery plan: What should you do after a marathon?

Marathon recovery plan: What should you do after a marathon?

Nick Hancock
5
min
December 6, 2024
Health & Wellbeing
Exciting marathons coming up in 2025

Exciting marathons coming up in 2025

Nick Hancock
3
min
December 5, 2024
Training
Global marathon takes place over seven continents

Global marathon takes place over seven continents

Nick Hancock
3
min
December 4, 2024
Training
Could we be about to see the first World Treadmill Championships?

Could we be about to see the first World Treadmill Championships?

Nick Hancock
3
min
November 28, 2024
Coaching
Training
The incredible story of the ‘Polish Forrest Gump’

The incredible story of the ‘Polish Forrest Gump’

Nick Hancock
3
min
November 28, 2024
Athlete Stories
Women’s only marathon in Georgia, US

Women’s only marathon in Georgia, US

Nick Hancock
3
min
November 22, 2024
Athlete Stories
What are the best marathon running shoes?

What are the best marathon running shoes?

Nick Hancock
3
min
November 22, 2024
Equipment
Essential kit for winter ultras

Essential kit for winter ultras

Nick Hancock
3
min
November 20, 2024
Training
Why is everyone running a marathon?

Why is everyone running a marathon?

Nick Hancock
3
min
November 20, 2024
Health & Wellbeing
Woman 'sets new world record' in 50-mile ultramarathon

Woman 'sets new world record' in 50-mile ultramarathon

Nick Hancock
3
min
November 20, 2024
Athlete Stories
How to protect your health before and after an ultramarathon

How to protect your health before and after an ultramarathon

Nick Hancock
3
min
November 18, 2024
Health & Wellbeing
Runners triumph at New York Marathon

Runners triumph at New York Marathon

Nick Hancock
2
min
November 8, 2024
Athlete Stories
How can I avoid post-race nausea?

How can I avoid post-race nausea?

Nick Hancock
2
min
November 8, 2024
Health & Wellbeing
What home equipment should I use for marathon training?

What home equipment should I use for marathon training?

Nick Hancock
3
min
November 8, 2024
Equipment
Training
What counts as essential kit for running a marathon?

What counts as essential kit for running a marathon?

Nick Hancock
3
min
November 8, 2024
Equipment
What is the Javelina Jundred?

What is the Javelina Jundred?

Nick Hancock
2
min
November 7, 2024
Training
A guide to the best running watches

A guide to the best running watches

Nick Hancock
2
min
November 6, 2024
Equipment
Winter running motivation

Winter running motivation

Nick Hancock
4
min
November 5, 2024
Training
The pros and cons of carbon-plated shoes

The pros and cons of carbon-plated shoes

Nick Hancock
4
min
November 5, 2024
Equipment
The 10 toughest Colorado ultra marathons

The 10 toughest Colorado ultra marathons

Nick Hancock
2
min
November 4, 2024
Training
History made at successful US marathon’s 47th year

History made at successful US marathon’s 47th year

Nick Hancock
2
min
October 31, 2024
Athlete Stories
A guide to marathon nutritional preparation

A guide to marathon nutritional preparation

Nick
2
min
October 31, 2024
Nutrition
The New York Marathon 2024

The New York Marathon 2024

Nick
2
min
October 28, 2024
Training
The importance of heart rate zones when running

The importance of heart rate zones when running

Nick
2
min
October 25, 2024
Training
Health & Wellbeing
When to wear carbon plated running shoes

When to wear carbon plated running shoes

Nick
2
min
October 24, 2024
Equipment
Woman shatters world record at Chicago Marathon

Woman shatters world record at Chicago Marathon

Nick
2
min
October 22, 2024
Athlete Stories
The growing appeal of lesser-known marathons

The growing appeal of lesser-known marathons

Nick
2
min
October 18, 2024
Coaching
Training
Is Courtney Dauwalter the ultimate ultrarunner?

Is Courtney Dauwalter the ultimate ultrarunner?

Nick
2
min
October 17, 2024
Athlete Stories
The new Las Vegas marathon

The new Las Vegas marathon

Nick
2
min
October 16, 2024
Training
Ethiopian double at the Berlin Marathon

Ethiopian double at the Berlin Marathon

Nick
2
min
October 11, 2024
Athlete Stories
Coaching older athletes

Coaching older athletes

Nick
2
min
October 10, 2024
Coaching
Wiltshire runner completes 2,000 mile ultramarathon

Wiltshire runner completes 2,000 mile ultramarathon

Nick
2
min
October 10, 2024
Athlete Stories
What should you look for in a marathon running shoe?

What should you look for in a marathon running shoe?

Nick
2
min
October 8, 2024
Training
New rules announced for Boston Marathon

New rules announced for Boston Marathon

Nick
2
min
October 4, 2024
Athlete Stories
Ultra marathon winter gear

Ultra marathon winter gear

Nick
2
min
October 3, 2024
Training
How far should your longest marathon training run be?

How far should your longest marathon training run be?

Nick
5
min
October 3, 2024
Training
10 tips to survive winter marathon training

10 tips to survive winter marathon training

Nick
5
min
October 3, 2024
Training
Coaching
Preventing blisters while running

Preventing blisters while running

Mark
2
min
September 30, 2024
Health & Wellbeing
How to recover from long marathon training runs

How to recover from long marathon training runs

Jessica
2
min
September 30, 2024
Health & Wellbeing
Ultramarathoner plans to run on all five continents

Ultramarathoner plans to run on all five continents

Kyle
2
min
September 24, 2024
Athlete Stories
How long does the average person take to run a marathon?

How long does the average person take to run a marathon?

Mark
2
min
September 24, 2024
Training
Marathon running in the rain

Marathon running in the rain

Jessica
2
min
September 24, 2024
Training
Common errors to avoid during training

Common errors to avoid during training

Kyle
2
min
September 18, 2024
Training
Seven marathons in seven days

Seven marathons in seven days

Mark
2
min
September 18, 2024
Athlete Stories
Ultra running tips

Ultra running tips

Mark
5
min
September 12, 2024
Training
The inspirational story of a runner’s resilience against the odds

The inspirational story of a runner’s resilience against the odds

Kyle
2
min
September 11, 2024
Athlete Stories
Running vests for ultra runners

Running vests for ultra runners

Mark
2
min
September 11, 2024
Equipment
What food should marathon runners eat - and avoid?

What food should marathon runners eat - and avoid?

Jessica
2
min
September 11, 2024
Nutrition
An innovative method to pace your marathon

An innovative method to pace your marathon

Kyle
2
min
September 10, 2024
Training
How can a running coach help you?

How can a running coach help you?

Mark
2
min
September 10, 2024
Coaching
The Loch Ness Marathon’s bid to become a global attraction

The Loch Ness Marathon’s bid to become a global attraction

Jessica
2
min
September 5, 2024
Training
How to know if you have a foot stress fracture

How to know if you have a foot stress fracture

Kyle
2
min
September 5, 2024
Injuries
The biggest marathons in the world

The biggest marathons in the world

Mark
2
min
September 4, 2024
Training
Competing in an ultramarathon - at 76!

Competing in an ultramarathon - at 76!

Jessica
2
min
August 30, 2024
Athlete Stories
The best electrolytes for runners

The best electrolytes for runners

Kyle
2
min
August 30, 2024
Health & Wellbeing
Nutrition
The Red Sea Marathon

The Red Sea Marathon

Mark
2
min
August 28, 2024
Training
Are you marathon ready?

Are you marathon ready?

Jessica
2
min
August 23, 2024
Training
Choosing the right marathon running shoes

Choosing the right marathon running shoes

Kyle
2
min
August 23, 2024
Equipment
The incredible story of China’s ‘Forrest Gump’

The incredible story of China’s ‘Forrest Gump’

Mark
2
min
August 20, 2024
Athlete Stories
Runner finishes marathon despite breaking her leg

Runner finishes marathon despite breaking her leg

Jessica
2
min
August 20, 2024
Athlete Stories
How one person went from couch potato to marathon runner in four months

How one person went from couch potato to marathon runner in four months

Kyle
2
min
August 14, 2024
Athlete Stories
Improve your running with these strength training exercises

Improve your running with these strength training exercises

Mark
2
min
August 7, 2024
Strength
A training plan for marathon beginners

A training plan for marathon beginners

Jessica
2
min
August 7, 2024
Training
The most common injuries for marathon runners

The most common injuries for marathon runners

Kyle
2
min
August 7, 2024
Injuries
Could you run 30 marathons in 30 days? Meet a man who thinks he can!

Could you run 30 marathons in 30 days? Meet a man who thinks he can!

Mark
2
min
August 7, 2024
Athlete Stories
Marathon running: what should you wear?

Marathon running: what should you wear?

Jessica
2
min
August 6, 2024
Equipment
A guide to marathon nutrition

A guide to marathon nutrition

Kyle
2
min
August 6, 2024
Nutrition
Ultramarathon running in Death Valley

Ultramarathon running in Death Valley

Mark
2
min
August 2, 2024
Health & Wellbeing
The benefits of marathon running

The benefits of marathon running

Jessica
2
min
July 31, 2024
Health & Wellbeing
Film star to run marathon in fundraiser for rare skin condition

Film star to run marathon in fundraiser for rare skin condition

Jessica
2
min
July 31, 2024
Athlete Stories
The ‘spray-on’ shoes that could transform marathon running

The ‘spray-on’ shoes that could transform marathon running

Kyle
2
min
July 24, 2024
Equipment
The importance of tapering in marathon preparation

The importance of tapering in marathon preparation

Mark
2
min
July 24, 2024
Training
Training for your first marathon in the summer heat

Training for your first marathon in the summer heat

Jessica
2
min
July 22, 2024
Training
Athlete Stories
A beginner's guide to ultramarathon running

A beginner's guide to ultramarathon running

Kyle
2
min
July 22, 2024
Training
Supershoes have a mighty impact on distance running - but are they fair?

Supershoes have a mighty impact on distance running - but are they fair?

Mark
2
min
July 19, 2024
Equipment
Does Strength Training Prevent Running Injuries?

Does Strength Training Prevent Running Injuries?

Nick Hancock
5
min
May 30, 2024
Strength
Coaching
12 Common Running Mistakes to Avoid

12 Common Running Mistakes to Avoid

Nick Hancock
7
min
March 18, 2024
Training
13 Tips for Safely Running in Hot Weather

13 Tips for Safely Running in Hot Weather

Nick Hancock
7
min
March 5, 2024
Health & Wellbeing
How to Start Running Again after a Long Break

How to Start Running Again after a Long Break

Nick Hancock
5
min
February 28, 2024
Health & Wellbeing
9 Tips to Help You Become a Morning Runner

9 Tips to Help You Become a Morning Runner

Nick Hancock
6
min
February 28, 2024
Coaching
How to Return to Running After the Cold or Flu

How to Return to Running After the Cold or Flu

Nick Hancock
5
min
February 14, 2024
Health & Wellbeing
What to Eat Before a Run

What to Eat Before a Run

Nick Hancock
5
min
February 7, 2024
Nutrition
How to Break In Running Shoes

How to Break In Running Shoes

Nick Hancock
3
min
February 7, 2024
Equipment
8 Tips for Running Safely in the Dark

8 Tips for Running Safely in the Dark

Nick Hancock
3
min
January 31, 2024
Health & Wellbeing
Should You Run Before or After a Workout?

Should You Run Before or After a Workout?

Nick Hancock
10
min
January 23, 2024
Strength
Peeing When Running: Why It Happens & How You Can Prevent It

Peeing When Running: Why It Happens & How You Can Prevent It

Nick Hancock
5
min
January 23, 2024
Health & Wellbeing
How to Carry Stuff While Running

How to Carry Stuff While Running

Nick Hancock
6
min
January 17, 2024
Equipment
What's the Difference Between Road and Trail-Running Shoes?

What's the Difference Between Road and Trail-Running Shoes?

Nick Hancock
7
min
January 17, 2024
Equipment
How to Choose Running Shoes: What to Look For

How to Choose Running Shoes: What to Look For

Nick Hancock
8
min
January 15, 2024
Equipment
12 Health Benefits of Running

12 Health Benefits of Running

Nick Hancock
6
min
December 27, 2023
Health & Wellbeing
8 of the Flattest Marathons in the UK (2024)

8 of the Flattest Marathons in the UK (2024)

Nick Hancock
4
min
December 23, 2023
Training
5 Tips for Fitting Running Into a Busy Schedule

5 Tips for Fitting Running Into a Busy Schedule

Nick Hancock
7
min
December 18, 2023
Training
Seasonal Affective Disorder – SAD

Seasonal Affective Disorder – SAD

Faye Johnson
4
min
September 28, 2023
Health & Wellbeing
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