‘There is a thrill to seeing your stomach getting flatter’: why I run

Since I started trudging up hills and around parks four years ago, I have become healthier, slimmer and sunnier – and sometimes I even enjoy it

‘It’s part of the fun to suffer’: the people hitting the great outdoors this Christmas

Meet the river swimmers, paddleboarding Santas and others who won’t be spending Christmas on the couch

Winning at the British Transplant Games: ‘I felt as if my donor had given me wings’

When long-time runner Ellie Lacey underwent a liver transplant, she was determined to get back racing again – and make her donor proud

The five mistakes runners make – and how to stay injury free

How to balance frequency, intensity and volume for best performance

Trainers, tops and shorts – the ultmate running kit

Our selection of essential items to keep you on the go, whatever the weather

Watches, monitors and lights – seven of the best gadgets for runners

Then market is saturated with new tech that can help keep athletes – whether veterans or newbies – safe, entertained and informed. Here are some of our favourites

Best running events for beginners, improvers and … adventurous types

Our selection of races around the UK for the months ahead, from 5Ks to marathons and even a race against a horse

‘The runner’s rush is a real thing’ – how to get in marathon shape

An Observer writer’s advice on how to go from a gentle walk to the obsessive attitude needed to complete 26.2 miles

How running saved me from boozy lunches and obesity

When the Observer columnist first went out for a run he hobbled home, only managing 200 metres. Four years later, running is a liberation ...

A beginner’s guide to running: 10 quick tips

Thinking about running? Don’t think about it - just do it. And to start you off here’s a handy a guide on how to run, what to wear and what to eat. On your marks, get set, go!