In New York City for the annual Runner's World Shoe Conference, Alison Hamlett enjoys some quality time with running legend Haile Gebrselassie ahead of his 'big apple' debut.Q. You're 37. Why has it taken you this long to run the NYCM?A. After I

faster than you can even without snow shoes. The race is held every April. www.npmarathon.com © Getty Images Athens Marathon If you’ve ever declared ‘never again’ at the end of a race, spare a thought for the Greek runner Phidippides. He ran

It’s unlikely you’ll win every race you enter but you can be a winner every time you race by setting a new PB (personal best time). The full version of this article contains nine tips that - put simply - work. They go from timing your race right

enthusiasm as well as your feet. Running in the dark is a necessity if you work from dawn till dusk or you’re training for a night-time race such as a New Year’s Eve event. Whether you’re heading out early or late, follow these easy strategies to stay safe

of the UK's leading back experts. It will help you race and train without suffering.Your back comprises 33 small bones, called vertebrae, and has built-in shock absorbers, called discs. The discs sit between the vertebrae and are made of a soft jelly