Cut short: IAAF revamp leaves distance running fans in the cold

The decision to cut all the long-distance races from the Diamond League misses the chance to connect runners and the sport....

What’s tougher, 5k or an ultra marathon?

The toughest race in the world isn’t the Marathon des Sables, it’s probably much shorter than that and with a whole...

Should I ask the internet for injury advice?

Before asking the internet about your running niggle, read what SportsInjuryFix’s resident running expert Mike James has to say about Dr Google....

What makes BUCS cross country so special?

Team spirit, face paint, the rivalries and traditions make for a truly memorable event each year. Face paint adorning every cheek,...

Taking inspiration from the women of ultra running

Jasmin Paris’s feat at the Spine Race is another standout example of the fantastic female athletes competing in ultra running. Jasmin Paris achieved...

Was Great Britain’s performance at Euro Cross really that bad?

GB did not finish top of the medal table and there was no individual glory at the 2018 European Cross Country...

Do you really need that race t-shirt?

Runners are generally an environmentally aware group, but who thinks about the impact of all those race t-shirts and just how...

Should there be a weekly parkrun top 10?

Regularly Fast Running ranks the fastest male and female performances at parkrun. Many enjoy reading it, but some say it’s against the...

The strange and wonderful world of race prizes

Live turkeys, pigs and oysters, cigarette lighters, beige cord suits and blowtorches – this isn’t a mad version of Generation Game,...

Doubt cast over JOGLE record set 16 years ago

The John O’Groats to Land’s End (JOGLE) running record was recently in the spotlight as Dan Lawson attempted to break the...