Some of Britain's favourite athletes will be missing out on the Commonwealth Games in Delhi. If you can't get enough of Jessica Ennis, Mo Farah, Lisa Dobriskey or Martyn Rooney, it looks like you'll just have to wait until next season.The good news is that with Britain's depth of...

Autumn is here and the temperature is already decidedly chilly, so we've compiled a great selection of apparel to suit your needs. Fold away jackets will keep you dry, lightweight layers protect against the wind and there's cosy softshell creations for when conditions get more se...

Haile Gebrselassie's sudden announcement of his retirement from racing has sent shockwaves through the running community. While we wait to see whether or not the running legend reverses his emotional decision, we relive the moments that made Gebrselassie the running legend he is ...

Every year we eagerly make New Year's resolutions to get fitter, eat better and run faster. All too often though, by the end of January those well-intentioned targets have been pushed aside in favour of familiar bad habits.Failing to stick at New Year's resolutions is by no means...

The Skeleton Run 5 (Leicestershire, October 29)As darkness sets, grab a costume and join a band of fearless runners and nordic walkers for a thrilling Halloween race. The hilly trails of Beacon Hill Country Park offer the perfect racing grounds during the day but at night there i...

The Beast 5 (Leicestershire, September 19) With 33 obstacles usually designed for horses, this is a trail race with a difference. Canter along one five-mile lap or push yourself to a double ten mile challenge as you clamber and climb over high fences and hills, along muddy trails...

A whittled wooden baton with a cheeky grin unites more than 400 runners and forum members around the UK. Barry the Baton has travelled almost 4,500 miles along the coast of England, Wales and Scotland as part of an epic coastal relay organised by runnersworld.co.uk forumites.The ...

for the same effort. Forces of nature may be beyond our control, but there are ways to minimise the power of the breeze. Here are a few pointers for punching through the wind, plus advice from Dominique Rollin, the Cervélo Test Team pro who won an infamously

Just two years ago sprinter Mark Lewis-Francis considered giving up on running altogether after an Achilles injury forced him to take a year out. The World Junior Champion and Olympic gold relay medallist found the strength to continue after teaming up with new coach Linford Chri...

After striking gold in the 110m hurdles in this summer's European Championships, Andy Turner is going for glory in the Commonwealth Games. This year the 30-year-old proved his talent to the racing community after two seasons beset by injury and the removal of lottery funding in 2...