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...

A running guide to Berlin

With some great parks, your running doesn’t have to take a break when you head to the German capital. Berlin’s Tiergarten,...

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....

BUCS cross country: the big three rivalry

A fierce rivalry exists between St Mary’s University College, University of Birmingham and Loughborough University, but others are also waiting in...

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...

How to be smart about setting your goals

Goal setting can be an important part of being a good runner, but what are the characteristics of a good, achievable target? It’s the...

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...

Alternative Christmas presents for the runner in your life

What Christmas gift should you get the runner in your life? Yes, they asked for new running shoes or a fancy...