How safe are running supplements?
The death of runner Claire Squires during the London marathon last year has been put down to the sports supplement Jack3D that she took. So should athletes avoid them altogether? Patrick Barkham investigates
Running the Thames: a journey from source to sea
Can't get a place in the race of your choice? Don't worry, just run your own. Martin Love and two friends head for the Thames Path to run seven marathons in seven days along the length of Britain's most historic river
Test yourself … new cycling, running and swimming challenges
Tough challenges – from an ultra-run along Hadrian's Wall to a quadrathlon in Poland
Tri, and try again – the Lake District’s toughest triathlon
The Ullswater area of the Lake District is Kevin Rushby's favourite place in the world. But will he still love it after tackling the notoriously gruelling Helvellyn Triathlon?
Ultrarunning: the route to the ultimate runner’s high
Running the 100km Norfolk Coastal ultramarathon gave Nick Van Mead the biggest runner’s high of his life. Why was it so powerful - and could it be addictive?
Zombie games: run for your life
When Lizzy Dening signed up for a 5k zombie run, she thought it would be a bit of fun. It turned out to be truly terrifying ...
Novelty running races: added fun or needless distraction?
From Run to the Beat to the Gunpowder Plod, races are getting wackier. Will you be dressing up in your best tweed for your next event, or are novelty runs best left to the kids?
Why I ran a marathon to help my daughter with Asperger’s syndrome
When her daughter Grace was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, Sophie Walker struggled to cope. Then, she struck on a remarkable way to help the two connect with each other
Depression and exercise: a group to get you Up and Running
A BMJ study made headlines recently when it downplayed the link between regular exercise and improved mental health. But 90% of women at a running club in Kent would disagree
The rise of the ultramarathon
Thought Olympians were tough? Susan Greenwood meets a growing band of runners whose idea of a holiday is tackling ultramarathons and other extreme races