Kenya is well known for its high calibre running talent with a depth of ability only rivalled by neighbour Ethiopia. The success of the elite runners is largely thanks to … Read more

Converting to running tights is decision bold enough to lose you some friends, but sometimes the trade-off can be worth it. In the case of the Men’s Tracksmith Allston Half … Read more

As the Texan capital, Austin has played a central political role since the state joined the Union in 1845. The city has taken on an increased importance at a national … Read more

As the second-largest German speaking city and former centre of the Austro-Hungarian empire, Vienna’s urban landscape is iconic. Freud, Beethoven and Mozart called the city home, streets composed of Baroque … Read more

After six months of no activity, parkrun’s senior management sat down to outline the behind the scenes considerations for handling events during COVID-19. CEO Nick Pearson and Global COO Tom … Read more

Of course I’ll take the stairs. After the long wait for Third Space’s Islington venue to open, my patience has been worn and I’ve no time to wait for the … Read more

At the beginning of January 2018, I went in search of a winter training shoe. Having spent several thousand miles running in half a dozen Newton road running shoes, I … Read more

Just two-hours drive from Cape Town, Hermanus is known to be the best land-based whale watching location in the world. With mountain bike trails, surf beaches and everything inbetween, this satellite town reaches out to the seasoned adventurer,

For those tens of thousands of runners who have the Boston Marathon on their bucket list, an entire relocation to Massachusetts might be a good idea. Located in Back Bay … Read more

Attempting to train during a Bavarian winter warrants the most ludicrous garments. When keeping warm is a vital ingredient to continuing a regular off-season training diet, baselayers absolutely come into their own, … Read more

After shredding a pretty neat pair of Newton Running Distance III’s while climbing with a friend in Norway I decided that was it – this road shoe can’t be trusted … Read more

Though running races are hard to come by in Zimbabwe, a handful continue to draw international appeal. The Victoria Falls Marathon is one such race, wrapped around the country’s most … Read more

There’s no doubt that this must be the most connected athletics track in the UK. Wedged between the M40 and the M4 hardly a mile from the A404, Wycombe District Athletics … Read more

The regal grounds of the Windsor Great Park are a sought after place for a autumn run, just in time to capitalise on  some end-of-season form. Speckled with mature oaks … Read more

The commercialisation of running has prompted a number of new debates, from the corruption of our primordial connection with movement to the environmental and social degradation caused by the industry. From … Read more

Now that Scott Jurek has broken the Appalachian Trail thru-hike record, it seems like a good time to address another character from Chris McDougall’s bestseller, Born to Run. Crafted around … Read more

Held for the 30th time on July 25th 2015, the Swiss Alpine Marathon is one of Switzerland’s most prestigious mountain trail races. What’s perhaps most impressive about event is its sheer … Read more

Carving a sharp line between the Swiss cantons of Berne and Valais, the Aletsch Glacier is the largest ice fall in the European Alps, formed in the drainage basin of several mighty … Read more

It all began around Thanksgiving in 2011, dragging a friend through obscure retail outlets in Phoenix, Arizona just to find a shoe. If it weren’t for the promise of the … Read more

It’s hard not to pay attention to Aspen Snowmass, Colorado’s prime alpine hub for skiing, culture, cuisine and summer endurance sports. They’re Audi Power of Four is also standout – a multi-discipline race … Read more