Are women 'made' for ultrarunning?
The ultrarunner, who plans to break the six-day world record next March, believes women are 'made to endure'. But is that really the case – or just a compelling theory?
New scheme launches to improve access to ultras
The new scheme aims to improve access to ultrarunning by covering the costs for those less able to afford it
Extreme ultrarunning friends triumph in older age
Both in their sixties, British runners Wendy Dale and Alison Little have completed some of the world’s toughest ultramarathons in recent years – and they are far from done yet
Female participation in ultrarunning falls to 30%
UK ultramarathon organisers Threshold Sports aim to achieve 50% female participation in its events in 2024 with new campaign
Threshold to boost first-time female ultrarunners
Published in partnership with SheRACES, Threshold’s new Ultra 50:50 White Paper shares findings on female participation in ultrarunning – and the big plans that are on the horizon
The long road to happiness
Through ultrarunning, Benjamin Davies has been able to heal the wounds of the past. ‘It’s like therapy,’ he says
74-year-old man wins ‘race for the ages’
Reece Parkinson and Jim Farthing talk with.
Kevin Sinfield completes 230-mile MND charity run
Known as his ‘Running Home for Christmas’ challenge, Sinfield covered 230 miles to support the motor neurone disease community and remember his late teammate Rob Burrow
Fuel your ultra with these freeze-dried foods
A round-up of the best freeze-dried foods to fuel your next multi-day ultrarunning event
Camille Herron caught in Wikipedia controversy
The accomplished distance runner, alongside her coach, had allegedly removed accolades from other runners’ Wikipedia pages while amplifying those on her own
Ultras more popular than ever
How to Run 50 Miles
How to run 450 miles
After four and a half days of near constant running, US high school teacher Harvey Lewis was the last man standing at Big's Backyard Ultra in Tennessee. Here, he tells us how he did it – and how you can too
Remembering Mark Thornberry
The BBC Broadcaster on the Marathon Des Sables and her best race ever
How To Run 50 Miles: new running doc on iPlayer
Plus, why all female runners need to know they should look after their pelvic floor RW caught up with Johnson, following his FKT on the Thames Path, The GB ultrarunner on becoming the fastest woman to run the length of Britain
Ultrarunner Martin Johnson sets FKT on Thames Path
RW caught up with Johnson, following his FKT on the Thames Path.
Why you need to know about Camille Herron
The 41-year-old ran 270.5 miles, a new female world record – and the third fastest 48-hour run in history
Frightening tales of running hallucinations
Ultrarunner Susie Chan opens the doors of perception to peek into the world of running hallucinations
Does this mean vegetarians recover faster
A run-walk strategy over nearly three days led Bob Becker to victory.
Man running from Asia to London
He’s running a marathon a day for 70 days.
Eliud Kipchoge wants to run ‘all major marathons’
Boston, New York, and Tokyo are on the GOAT marathoner's bucket list
The lessons learnt from my first 100-miler
10 How to Run 50 Miles.
Jack Scott: from gambling addiction to the Spine
The up-and-coming ultrarunner overcame gambling addiction and is never looking back: ‘Now I’ve got an opportunity to make my own path with the same intensity, but there’s hope and there’s light.’
This plan will get you round your first marathon
Our tried and tested 16-week marathon training schedule will get first-timers all the way to the finish line with a run/walk strategy
The Green Runners launches Race for Change project
Supported by athletes including Jasmin Paris and Damian Hall, the project aims to quicken the pace on climate action
Kim Collison smashes 24-hour Munros record
Last saturday's run was the coach's third record-breaking expedition in the last 15 months
Tommy Rivers Puzey hospitalised
The elite marathoner and ultrarunner has been placed on a ventilator due to severe respiratory issues.
I’m a runner – Sophie Raworth
Nedd Brockman conquers epic 1,000-mile charity run
The steely Australian burst into tears on completing his tortuous ‘Uncomfortable Challenge’ around a single running track in Sydney
The Country to Capital 45: RW take on an ultramarathon
Tried and tested: SunGod Ultras
A pair of sunnies purpose-built for running, you say? Don't mind if we do
Sophie Power on returning to running
Plus, why all female runners need to know they should look after their pelvic floor
The mental health of ultrarunners
Beyond the ultramarathon finish lines and trophies lies a community grappling with complex psychological struggles, study finds
7 running challenges to try that aren’t a marathon
Marathons might grab most of the headlines, but other running challenges are available
Are women better endurance athletes than men?
Jasmin Paris’s heroics at the Barkley Marathons highlight women’s potential over long distances. But we shouldn’t be blind to the physical and cultural barriers that remain, writes Sophie Power
8 great podcasts for long runs
Zach Bitter breaks 100-mile world record
Times are getting slower as more runners start running further.
Who is Carla Molinaro?
A pair of sunnies purpose-built for running, you say? Dont mind if we do
‘I have bowel cancer but am still trying to run'
Ultrarunner Nathaniel Dye, 37, has recently been diagnosed with stage four cancer. Here, he pens a love letter to running and the satisfaction it still brings him
Tried and tested - Garmin Enduro
'With Enduro on their wrist, ultraperformance athletes can focus on the competition instead of their battery life.'
How Jack Scott won the Montane Spine Race
A team from Runners World will be testing their mettle at the Country to Capital 45