WHETHER YOU'RE GRADUATING from Couch to 5K, lining up at your local parkrun or using the distance as a benchmark workout, the 5k remains one of the most popular ways to test your fitness. No matter your age, it offers a useful snapshot of your aerobic conditioning....
A fast mile is one of the simplest tests of fitness. It's long enough to challenge your aerobic engine, short enough to demand genuine speed, and brief enough to slot onto the end of a workout. But how do the rich and famous stack up when it comes to four laps of the...
IF YOU'RE LOOKING for an accurate snapshot of your fitness level, the mile remains one of the best tests available. But as you enter your 50s, it's important to aim for a time that is realistic, yet aspirational. The good news is that getting older doesn't mean giving...
THE 5K HAS become one of the most popular ways to measure everyday fitness – and for good reason. It’s long enough to challenge your endurance, but short enough to reveal how efficiently you move, recover and pace yourself under fatigue. While many people focus simply...
Sunday 26 April 2026 is inked into history. A monumental event occurred that redefined the limits of human endurance. One of those ‘I’ll always remember where I was’ moments.Where I was will be etched into my memory forever – getting the London Marathon medal placed...
Wondering what counts as a good 5k time in your 50s? See how your running compares to age-group benchmarks and improve your performance
Harry Styles, Michael Jordan, Mark Zuckerberg all boast impressive mile times. See how their performances compare – and where you stack up
How fast should you be able to run a mile in your 50s? These benchmark times reveal where you rank, from beginner to elite
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
Running helped James Naylor come back from personal loss. Now he's hoping to inspire others with an epic feat of endurance
The singer’s 2:59 Berlin Marathon offers a clear formula for runners chasing the three-hour barrier
The best runs are the ones where you find your rhythm and lose track of time. The New Balance Ellipse promises to make those runs the norm
If you like to run very far, researchers now want you to spare a thought for your red blood cells
If you skip out every time your friends ask to join them on a jog, read this
