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
Top 10 activity holidays in Europe
Surf, swim, bike or hike your way across some of Europe's finest coast and countryside with Susan Greenwood's pick of activity holidays
Healthy and hedonistic: My perfect London day out by Le Cool
The publishing editor of Le Cool London, Chloe McCloskey, enjoys a hedonistic night out, so her day has to start in a more healthy way, with a run around Limehouse or a bike ride
Fangotherapy – a mud spa near Venice
Being encased in mud wasn't John Brunton's idea of a relaxing weekend, but trying fangotherapy in a Roman spa town near Venice changed his mind
Britain’s top 10 toughest cycle climbs
Following Simon Warren's guide last week to Britain's top 10 cycle climbs, here he ups the ante with his top 10 toughest cycle climbs in Britain
A juice detox at a spa in Spain
A juice detox at a chic new Spanish spa may be an extreme way to get a bikini body, but Merope Mills left slimmer and feeling full of energy
Britain’s top 10 cycle climbs
Whether you're a serious cyclist or just want a taste of what the pros go through, get on your bike and head for one of these lung-busting hills
How to do Ibiza on a budget
Experience all the best bits of this stylish island without having to part with wads of cash, says Maya Claughton
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