The Great Ethiopian Run: in the footsteps of Haile Gebrselassie

Kate Carter: It's a crazy, joyous race at 2,300m above sea level in Addis Ababa, and it's the adrenaline as well as the altitude that leaves competitors breathless after the Great Ethiopian Run

Fasted training: should you eat before exercise?

Traditional research states that runners need carbohydrate to train effectively, but new studies show the benefits of fasted training. Jill Leckey explains the 'train low, compete high' concept

Running across the ocean

Rose George started running while on a container ship researching a book. Her crewmates included a homesick lad using exercise as therapy. Did you start in a similarly unlikely environment or was your motivation unusual?

Running: a great sport to start in later life

Lots of people start running in their 30s or older, and it is one of the few sports in which you can improve with age – and even progress to elite level

Why barefoot isn’t best for most runners

The barefoot trend has been embraced by lots of runners, but what about the long-term effects on the body? Cushioned-shoe devotee Michael Crawley writes in defence of trainers

Waiting to inhale: are you breathing in the best way?

Sam Murphy: Many runners are obsessed with breathing patterns, but is there an optimum way to take in oxygen while you exercise?

Running commentary: preventing injury

Open thread: Today's topic is avoiding injury – how to dodge shin splints, deal with cramps and avoid the dreaded plantar fasciitis

Interval training: feel the burn

Ian Williams: Running extra fast in bursts, with short recovery breaks, is a great way to improve your speed and overall fitness. But it's not for novices, so take it easy to begin with

Britain’s oldest female triathlete: what’s her secret?

Eddie Brocklesby, 70, only started running at 52. What got her started, and what on earth keeps her going?

Kids Run Free: a brilliant way to get children running for fun

Lucy Marcovitch on a charity which organises enjoyable, social events that gently encourage kids who want to to take up the baton