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shura kitata eth centre celebrates after winning the elite mens race the historic elite only virgin money london marathon taking place on a closed loop circuit around st jamess park in central london on sunday 4 october 2020

photo bob martin for virgin money london marathon

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Haven’t heard of Shura Kitata? Here’s what to know

The 24-year-old Ethiopian wants to put his name up there with greats from his country.

04 October 2020

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Here’s what happened when a man who coached Radcliffe and Kipchoge ran his first marathon

Andrew Jones, Ph.D., knows the science behind the marathon, but he hadn’t put his own theories to practice until now.

25 January 2019

What does the royal wedding have to do with marathons? Everything!

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tie the knot at a site that looms large in running history.

Amby Burfoot on running and the heart diagnosis that threatened to take it away

Boston marathon winner Amby Burfoot talks about his lifelong love of running and his heart disease diagnosis.

Nike’s Vaporfly 4% shoes really did boost the running economy of everyone tested, says study

The just-published article suggests that a combination of cushioning and energy return explains potential performance breakthroughs.

17 November 2017

Nike Breaking2: Here’s why the sub-2 marathon guys will bonk

When it comes to marathoning, proper pacing rules. But to push the limits, the sub-2 runners must go out too fast.

Runners have much healthier knees than scientists thought

A new study looked in-depth into whether more miles equals bad news for your knees.

Can sprint training take the place of longer, more moderate exercise?

A headline-making study found sprinters reaped similar health benefits in much less time, but the results don’t render longer, slower runs obsolete.

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Biggest weight loss myth revealed

New calculator shows that you need to burn more than 3,500 calories to lose a pound.

22 January 2016

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Running makes the body more robust

A new report summarises the best research on running and health with surprising results.

15 September 2015

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Experts concerned about gender ruling

Can sport simultaneously be fair to the majority of women and women with high testosterone levels?

Pharmaceutical drugs and heart health for runners

Updated guidance on over-the-counter anti-inflammatories and aspirin.

Exercise trumps diet in weight management for all ages

Large study suggests exercise is more important than diet in maintaining a healthy weight as we age.

"Excessive exercise" proponents soften their views

Advocates of controversial theory significantly increase the amount of running they recommend.

Alberto Salazar banned for doping

Alberto Salazar: No rush to judgment

Is Alberto Salazar playing fair? We don't have any answers yet, say Amby Burfoot.

Strength workouts may yield significant improvement in 5K times

New study shows resistance training has to continue throughout a competitive season.

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Study shows exercise directly affects cancer tumours

Increased blood flow via exercise appears to reduce cancer growth and spread.

Studies show protein boosts performance

Four new studies highlight the importance of protein in a runner's diet.

Study shows sitting increases health risks even if you're fit

New research measures long-term effects of sitting time.

84-Year-Old Holocaust survivor credits running with saving her life

The first woman to ever win the Boston Marathon masters division was in a concentration camp with Anne Frank.

How to perfect your taper

Translating the numbers of new research to your training.

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Study shows fast food may aid recovery similar to sport products

In a recent study, Happy Meals produce a similar response to well-known sport meals.

Low-fat tops low-carb diet in controlled trial

In "gold standard" experiment, subjects lost more weight on the low-carb diet, but more body fat on the low-fat diet.

Study shows marathon training is good for runners' hearts

Cardiologists have unearthed positive results from 18 weeks of marathon training.

19 February 2015

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How to taper for your next marathon or half marathon

Translating the numbers of new research to your training.

23 September 2014

Study confirms carbs are the problem

What does this mean for the best running diet?

10 September 2014

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Blueberry and green tea benefits for runners

Combo may prevent viruses that often strike runners.

01 September 2014

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Get considerable health benefits by running just 5 miles a week

Study says modest mileage extends longevity and protects against heart disease.

How much does sitting negate your workout benefits?

Each hour of sitting erases 8% from the health benefit of an hour of running, study finds.

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Should you be running gluten-free?

Gluten-free diets are popular, but few athletes on them have a medical diagnosis.

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Is it harder for women to lose weight through exercise?

According to a recent study, the answer is no.

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Focus your mind to become a better runner

New research suggests it's better to monitor your feelings than your form.

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