Can running shoes really prevent you from getting injured and if so, how do you choose the right pair for you? Running rehab specialist Matt Phillips reports. How did you choose your last pair of running shoes? If you visited…
Transition locations do not come much more stunning than the courtyard of Blenheim Palace, writes Malcolm Bradbrook. One of the UK’s most magnificent stately homes gazes serenely down on you as you prepare for the challenge ahead. This year saw…
They recently won the female pairs’ category of the Hebridean adventure race, Sean McFarlane caught up with Gemma Beaton and Amy MacDonald for a leisurely coastal run and chat. What do you do if you live in one of the most…
Christina Neal, Editor of Outdoor Fitness and author of the book, Run Yourself Fit, reveals how to improve your running. Don’t overdo frequency Running can be addictive and once you start, it’s easy to get hooked on the endorphin rush…
Triathlon has been a booming industry for over a decade. Malcolm Bradbrook looks at how events are evolving to meet demand. They say that success breeds success, and with British athletes like Chrissie Wellington, Alistair Brownlee, Tim Don, Helen Jenkins…
The 114-mile Saddleback Fred Whitton Challenge has a well-earned reputation as being Britain’s toughest sportive. OF’s Malcolm Bradbrook was one of the participants. Other events might claim more ascent or greater distance but there is something about brutally steep roads,…
On Saturday 18th May 2019 650 runners headed to the sun-kissed shores of Margate beach to tackle the 2019 edition of Red Bull Quicksand. Over 10,000 tonnes of sand and a brutal one-mile circuit were all that stood in the way…
Tempted to challenge yourself to a distance longer than a marathon? Here’s what you need to know before you sign up for an ultra… How fit do you need to be to run an ultra-marathon? It’s a lifestyle issue as…
We’re often told to stretch after a run to reduce the risk of soreness afterwards. But we may be doing ourselves more harm than good. Running Injury & Performance Specialist Matt Phillips explains. Most runners now realise that there is…
Veteran British adventurer Sir David Hempleman-Adams has embarked on his greatest ever challenge – sailing solo across the Atlantic in support of St John Ambulance – on Sunday April 28. And the record-breaking 62-year-old, who inspired the likes of Bear Grylls and Ben…