HERE'S A CONFESSION to start us off. The last line of my Sydney Marathon story last year was a bit of a fib. Next time, I wrote, maybe I'll get more notice. Which sounds humble and sensible and exactly what a man who has just run 42.2km on four weeks' preparation...
ANDY BUCHANAN’S national record in the marathon was beaten by just two seconds earlier this year. Two seconds is not a lot of time in any race, but in one that spans more than two hours and 42 kilometres, it’s an agonisingly small gap. Buchanan is confident he can...
A 5K TIME is one of the most universally understood running benchmarks out there. Thanks to the popularity of Parkrun, even those at the beginning of their running journey have a good idea of what constitutes a ‘good’ 5k time – and the work it takes to achieve one....
RACE DAY is not the time to find out your trusty daily trainers turn into blister factories at kilometre 10. But with the City2Surf bearing down fast and marathon season not far behind it, thousands of runners across the country are about to make the same mistake of...
IF YOU'RE LOOKING for an accurate snapshot of your fitness level, the mile remains one of the best tests available. But it's important to aim for a time that is realistic, yet aspirational for your age. The good news is that getting older doesn't mean giving up on...
Twelve months ago the publisher of Men’s Health ran the Sydney Marathon on four weeks' notice and was punished for every one of the 42.2 kilometres. This year he gave it a proper block. No coach, no club, just a plan and a sheet to answer to. Here's what structure did to his race, his week and the goal he's now chasing
The former Australian marathon record holder and Shokz athlete is pushing hard to get his record back. Here’s how he’s training, the gear he swears by, and his tips for getting into flow state
From Kevin Hart to Sebastian Vettel, these celebrities have some 5K PBs to aspire to
Ahead of marathon season and the City2Surf, we take a look at the running shoes that will make race day that much easier.
How fast should you be able to run a mile in your 50s? These benchmark times reveal where you rank, from beginner to elite
James Norton changed his cold water therapy during marathon training, learning that immediate recovery isn't always better for performance
On is one of the most innovative running brands there is. Which of their cutting-edge shoes is the best for you?
Wondering what counts as a good 5k time in your 50s? See how your running compares to age-group benchmarks and improve your performance
What counts as a good 5k time in your 40s? Here’s how average running times compare — plus expert advice on how to improve your speed
Howard Calvert set a PB and dipped under 2:30 for the first time at this year’s London Marathon. Use his training hacks to chase your own PB
Can you maintain muscle while marathon training? Here’s how one runner balanced 40+ miles a week with strength work to stay strong and lean
The former German F1 star ran 2:59:08 on his debut at the distance
