Trail running in the Alps
Stretch your legs – and your concept of running – with a trail-pounding camp in the shadow of Mont Blanc, says Susan Greenwood
Does music help you to run faster?
Adharanand Finn put it to the test at the UK's first rock'n'roll half-marathon in Edinburgh
How much water should you drink during a marathon?
Calculating exactly how much water to drink during a marathon can be complex. But there is a simpler way, says Sam Murphy: drinking when you're thirsty
Can meditation make you a better runner?
Does sitting on a cushion before pounding the pavements really make you run further and faster, asks Chris Cox
Meet Simon Wheatcroft, the blind ultramarathon runner
An eye disease left Wheatcroft blind at 18, but by memorising routes he runs unaided and even competes in ultramarathons. Mark Russell hears his remarkable story
How joggers can help the housebound
The Good Gym, an initiative in east London, enables people to combine exercise with community work
How to avoid running injuries
Training hard for your first marathon? Experts reveal how to sidestep the most common problems and stay injury-free while you prepare for the big race
Three-minute fix . . . Stitch
How to beat that pain in your side when exercising
Three-minute fix . . . Trainers
Check what type of runner you are by placing an old pair of shoes on a flat surface