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

Given growing concerns about the heating up of our planet and the the circuitious ways a whole industry is going about solving the developed world’s health crisis, a good pair … Read more

Timing a visit to British Columbia’s Vancouver in a middle of a heatwave is enough to encourage a burning escapism, even when you’ve specifically arranged the trip to explore urban … Read more

Given that the Northern hemisphere’s multisport hotspots are shrouded in winter by the time November arrives, a stroll down to Sydney’s Bondi Beach at this time of year could well mean putting … Read more

Training through the winter immediately qualifies you for rigorous apparel, especially if you’re venturing outside for runs, bike rides or mountaineering. Even if you’re swift about it, any aspect or … Read more

Drive through Matobo National Park, Zimbabwe on the main drag south-west out of Bulawayo and you’ll hardly notice boutique hotel Amalinda Lodge. The eight thatched lodges that make up the … 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

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

Christopher McDougall’s classic investigation of the Tarahumara “running people” is a must-read for any endurance athlete, and certainly runners of all distances. During the story, McDougall ventures into Mexico’s Copper … 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

For Boston-born running brand Tracksmith, there’s perhaps no better place to establish a retreat than Bolinas in California’s Marin County. Locals from the sleepy coastal town are known for taking down … 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

As an avid cyclist, I have tried to just about every type of energy bar and gel on the market, most of which leave me with a general sense of … Read more

We’ve already witnessed the calamity caused by a lack of provisions on race day – 2014’s Sheffield Marathon taught us as much. In connecting athletes with sufficient water and nutrition, … Read more

It’s Sunday 11am and the congregation is 1,200 strong and heaves as one, deep in the British countryside. For those huddled at the start line of the Goring 10km race in … Read more

Now in its second year, the Thwaites Wainwright Prize celebrates the best of British nature and travel writing from the twelve months. The illustrious Lancastrian brewer isn’t the only company to … Read more

Recommending thermals for high intensity winter exercise is a tricky task; everyone has their own preference, based on what they find comfortable, what conditions they regularly train and, crucially, the … Read more

Buying cycling gloves is never easy. With so many variables at play on the saddle, it’s hard to know what to prioritise between outright protection and general usability or dexterity. Add smartphones to … Read more