Growing up, I was always small and scrawny. I never really noticed my body size until I started high school. I remember hearing people say, "Oh, you're so tiny. How do you do that?" I took pride in ...

On Sunday, more than 50,000 athletes are expected to compete in the New York City Marathon, one of the largest, and most elite marathons in the world. Running a continuous 26.2 miles is a major ...

A 27-year-old British man has recently accomplished the astonishing feat of running the length of Africa. Russ Cook, from Worthing, West Sussex, set out on his 16,000km (9,940 miles) run on 22 April ...

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or not, you’ve probably heard of “runner’s high”. These experiences are usually attributed to a burst of endorphins that are released during a workout, but is it truly ...

It’s a tough feat, even for tough feet: the 42.2km course of a standard marathon is a challenge many runners aspire to beat. More and more of us are reaching the impressive milestone. 2026′s Brighton ...

The thought of lacing up your running shoes for the first time as a plus-size person can feel intimidating and overwhelming. “As a personal trainer and coach who works exclusively with people in ...

Medical comment provided by Dr Donald Grant, GP and Senior Clinical Advisor at The Independent Pharmacy. It’s a tough feat, even for tough feet: the 42.2km course of a standard marathon is a challenge ...