Rachel Boswell

Here’s how to add interest and intensity to your longest run of the week – and get fitter in the process

Running the 13.1 miles from Newcastle to South Shields this year? Here are the things that you can get for free after you cross the finish line

Choose your post-run beverage wisely, because a recent study has found that it could impact the way that your body recovers from the effort

This year, the iconic half marathon will return to the streets of the North East on Sunday 7 September

The platform has unlocked some mid-year statistics to show how runners worldwide are tracking toward their 2025 fitness goals – and, of course, what shoes they’re wearing

High-intensity interval training can make you fitter and faster – and it’s a lot simpler than you might think

It was the 23rd marathon of the 40-year-old Kenyan’s storied career

Hassan took the victory on the women’s side, while Hailemaryam Kiros won the men’s title – and both athletes attained course records

A new study has explored the major health benefits of this oft-overlooked root vegetable

We delved into the data to find out how long, on average, it takes UK runners to complete the 10K distance

Not all runners like to rack up miles at the same time, so experts help us to unpack the pros and cons of running in the morning and evening

The world’s most fabled and ferocious ultramarathon, centred upon the French commune of Chamonix, the UTMB attracts thousands of stout-hearted trail runners every year

Trail running’s biggest race returns to Chamonix on Friday 29 August – here’s the stacked field of elites and rising stars set to take on Mont Blanc

These recovery boots are designed to keep your legs feeling fresh as your miles ramp up

As a new study has found, survival rates of cardiac arrest at half marathons and marathons have risen thanks to safety measures at races

Clocking 8:07:04, the Kenyan was less than a second off the existing world record of 8:06.11, which was set by Wang Junxia of China in 1993

Yes, carbon plate shoes are faster than daily trainers – but at what point in a race do super shoes run out of steam? Researchers have tested them in the lab to determine their limits

Here’s our round-up of pedigree trails for you and your pooch

The pilot operation by Surrey Police resulted in 18 arrests

Itching to turn your next race into an adventure? Turn wanderlust into reality by entering one of these amazing marathons

Nike went big – then it added more oomph

Puma’s affordable workhorse is back for round four – and the results impressed us

Following huge success in Boston and London, Project3 will head to the Big Apple to give 100 high-performing amateur runners the chance to train, race and be rewarded like elites

A new scientific paper suggests the humble grape has been overlooked in its superfood potential

Are you miles ahead of the field or just behind pace? Here’s what you need to know about finish times for the mile run

Porridge is often considered the gold standard breakfast for runners – but does it help to improve health and performance or cause more harm than expected?

Whether you’ve run one kilometre or thousands, it’s good to know where you place with your pace – so here’s how long it takes the average runner to clock a kilometre split

At this high-energy relay series for runners of all abilities, teams will complete as many 2.5km loops as they can in four hours

We unearthed the data to discover how long it takes UK runners, on average, to cover the popular 5K distance

How many gels should you take during a marathon? What should you eat in the days before the race? Here’s how to master your all-important fuelling strategy for 26.2 miles

According to a new study, more than a quarter of Brits now exercise to socialise – and they have greater health and happiness to show for it

Your brain could be making your legs feel heavy