Blood testing for amateur runners: is it worth it?
New technology offers more and more data on performance, even for amateur runners. But is blood testing just a path to worry, and potentially worse?
From swim watches to yoga apps, seven fitness gadgets to get you going
Whether it’s Hi-Tec’s activity tracker or JAM Transit’s sweat-resistant headphones, everyone needs a new incentive. So what are you waiting for?
Is it worth it? Hill sprints
They hurt your legs. They burn your lungs. They make you feel as if you’ve never exercised before…
‘I’d struggle without it’: Little Stoke parkrunners on what it means to them
With Saturday’s parkrun cancelled on safety grounds, participants explain its benefits, from mental health to friendship
Councils might be desperate for cash, but charging parkrun isn’t the solution
I sympathise with hard-up councils – especially as more cuts are coming – but making people pay for parkrun will do more harm than good
Why haven’t I lost weight after exercising? You asked Google – here’s the answer
Every day millions of internet users ask Google life’s most difficult questions, big and small. Our writers answer some of the commonest queries
10 things I’ve learned on the way to 100 marathons
Running didn’t come easy to Lisa Jackson. Here, she shares the lessons she learned on her journey from fitness-phobe to multi-marathoner
How to get fit after 40
Keeping fit in mid-life can more than double the chances of a healthy retirement, according to a new government campaign. But where do you start? Here’s a quick guide to getting on the move
Getting fit in middle age: a marathon addict, a couch potato and others share their pain
People who improve their lifestyles in middle age can expect a healthier retirement, according to a new government campaign. Five writers reveal their struggles and triumphs
The scenic Welsh triathlon for the non-competitive
Forget sweaty Lycra and saddle sores, in Carmarthenshire they’ve invented a scenic, fun version of the triathlon that allows Kevin Rushby’s family to do a leg each, and factor in some pub time, too