THIS 412-KM RACE IS HARD.EARNING A SPOT IS DOWNRIGHT BRUTAL.

The years-long qualification process for the Trans Japan Alps Race is merciless; but organisers say it ensures that all participants will reach the finish line alive.

Time on your side

Slowing down your strength work can speed up your gains. Here's how to get your timing right - to get more strength, power and endurance.

STRONG ENOUGH

Perceived wisdom says weightlifters are strong, and runners...aren't. It's time to bust that myth.

MACHINE LEARNING

The treadmill is a great winter training option. Here's how to get the most from it.

STYLE COUNSEL

There’s no ‘right’ way to run. But knowing your gait can help you pinpoint weaknesses and run stronger.

MY RUNNING LIFE

ORDINARY RUNNERS doing EXTRAORDINARY THINGS

MORE THAN A FEELING

Tapping into your intuition can bring out your best performance, says Kiera Carter

Break the Cold Chain

For running, winter is actually preferable to summer. Skip the cold-and-dry downside, and take advantage of the benefits.

I'M GETTING SLOWER, BUT I'M STILL CHASING THE FUN

Last Wednesday, I was out doing a steady hour in the forest. On the way I bumped into Ash, an old clubmate. He's a great runner, in his late fifties; and like many of this generation, plagued by injuries. We do the familiar hamster wheel of topics for the ageing runner - speedwork is tough nowadays, I just can't run as much, my body keeps breaking down. He's limping heavily. It's his meniscus.

ARE SHOES REALLY GETTING GREENER?

How to sidestep the greenwashing and identify the meaningful steps being taken to reduce the colossal footprint of our running shoes.

DIARY OF A Camper-Van Couple

Eager to break out of the doldrums of Covid lockdown, this couple swopped home comforts for a camper van – and a trail-running adventure on the island of Réunion.

EVERYDAY MAN

When one man decided to run every day for a year, covering 4026km in 365 days, he defined reason and common logic –only to stumble upon epiphanies, life lessons, and the only real way to love someone.

Conquer The COMRADES

Once described by former Runner’s World US editor Amby Burfoot as ‘The Greatest Footrace in the World’, the mighty Comrades Marathon is all set to take place for the 96th time on 11 June. Here’s your game plan for success.

MY RUNNING LIFE

ORDINARY RUNNERS doing EXTRAORDINARY THINGS

EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR YOUR At-Home Yoga Studio

YOGA IS FOR EVERYONE. The physical benefits of a yoga practice can help you as a runner - not to mention the calm, clarity and mental focus it can bring to your active lifestyle.

No Ifs, No Ruts

Falling into a slump can happen to any runner. Here’s how I get out of mine.

Jenna Challenor – My Running Life

Ordinary runners doing extraordinary things

All Hail the Mighty Half

It's time to run your greatest 21.1 ever

THE SHOE TEST

For V3 of the Elite, the FuelCell underwent major technical changes: it now has an all-new energy-return system.

DEAR DIARY, IT FEELS LIKE A NEW CHAPTER IN MY RUNNING

If a tree falls in a forest and there's nobody there, does it make a sound? Yes, obviously. If a run isn't recorded, did it actually happen? Again, yes. Is it more fun to keep a training diary? I've recently concluded it is.

How to Recover Immediately After a Race

YOU’VE JUST CROSSED that finish line. Congrats! Whether you’ve crushed a half marathon, a full 42.2 or an ultra, now is the time to focus on postrace recovery.

Go With Your Gut

How to practise your fuelling strategy to train your stomach before race day.

No-nonsense Hydration

How to manage your hydration and electrolyte levels to run better.

WHY WE SHOULD LEARN TO RUN TOWARDS OUR GOALS

There is a word my brain whispers to me far too often; a word that is weighty with reproach, scolding, guilt and shame. That word is ‘should’.

RUNNING ON HIGH

Ultra-Trail Drakensberg is the southern hemisphere's answer to the iconic Ultra-Trail Mont Blanc: high-altitude mountain running at its most majestic.

NONE FOR THE ROAD

For some who have struggled with alcohol, running can help them find a path to a better place.

ULTRA TRAIL CAPE TOWN UTCT

Ultra-Trail Cape Town has become one of the world's great endurance events, attracting some of the biggest names in global trail running. From the mountain trails to the beaches and forests, the UTCT route is unique, and often packed with enthusiastic supporters. It's a must-do on every runner's bucket list.

THE PAST IS ANOTHER COUNTRY, BUT I'M DREAMING OF REVISITING

Hitherto, there have been two stages in my running life: the period when I was 14 to 17 years old, and then the return to running from my mid-thirties to the present day. Now comes the third stage of my running life.

IT'S TIME ΤΟ WORK YOUR BUTT!

WANT TO RUN FASTER, STRONGER AND HEALTHIER?

LONG GAME

Forget stretching as you know it. There's a better way to lengthen, strengthen, prime and protect your precious running muscles.