Kerry McCarthy

The best home gym equipment for runners
Take care of your strength and conditioning in your living room (or bedroom or garage) with our pick of the best home workout equipment

We've picked the best women's race day running kit
A reliable, consistently firm ride for runners who don’t want the slightest bit of faff

Runner’s World co-launches government petition to get running recognised as a mental health aid
Long runs, short runs, fast stuff, relaxed stuff – this has it all down.

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Health & Injuries.

Female runner violently attacked in Colchester
Cait Smith was assaulted by a group of men while out for an evening run

The Brooks Launch 8 is a simple, uncomplicated shoe
Beginners and slower runners prioritising reliability will like it
We've picked the best men's race day running kit
A reliable, consistently firm ride for runners who don’t want the slightest bit of faff

The Merrell Agility Peak 4 is a trail shoe for almost every surface
It's a great option for new trail runners

Asics announces release of two new shoes, the Metaspeed Sky and Metaspeed Edge
Both performance shoes are designed to optimise cadence and stride length

Inov-8 launches ‘world-first’ TRAILFLY ULTRA G 300 MAX
World Athletics president says faster times through technology is inevitable
Seb Coe says shoe design may lead to world records at this year’s Olympics.
World Athletics president says faster times through technology is inevitable

The Under Armour Flow Velociti Wind combines cushioning, comfort and speed in one lightweight package
Here's what happened when we put it to the test

The North Face Flight Vectiv is a good shoe for experienced long distance trail runners
First things first: yes, this a white trail running shoe.

The Saucony Endorphin Shift is a very decent shoe for relaxed long runs
Designed as an easy/long run shoe which is all about comfort.

The Salomon Sense Ride 4 is a wonderful, beginner-friendly trail shoe
It's a good door-to-trail option with a Jack of all trades vibe.

The On Cloud Ultra is a good door-to-trail shoe built for hard trails
It offers some reliable basic training metrics and impressively ambitious smartwatch functions.

The Hoka One One Rocket X is a fast shoe that feels reassuringly stable
If you’re after a pair of race day speedsters your search is over.

The Brooks Levitate 4 won a highly commended award in our shoe guide, here's why
A reliable, consistently firm ride for runners who don’t want the slightest bit of faff.

The Hoka One One Mach 4 is a wonderfully lightweight and adaptable multitasker
Most people will find the sweet spot for this one is 10K to half marathon.

The Asics GT 2000 v9 is a decent option for overpronators
That said, if you’re after some decent squish, avoid.

The Brooks GTS Adrenline 21 is an accomplished companion for steady and long slow runs
'Exquisite comfort and a very soft feel. Go long with this one.'

The New Balance 1080 V11 is a hugely versatile and utterly dependable shoe
Long runs, short runs, fast stuff, relaxed stuff – this has it all down.

The Asics Gel Nimbus 23 is an excellent ‘go to’ shoe
Here's why it won the 'Best In Test' award in our 2021 shoe guide

The adidas ultraboost 21 is a reliable partner for long, slow runs
Long runs, short runs, fast stuff, relaxed stuff – this has it all down.
UK Athletics chief vows to tackle abuse of female coaches
New report highlights incidences of ‘sexual harassment and degradation’

Missing runner found after vanishing following seven-day marathon challenge
Health & Injuries
UK Athletics chief responds in cross country distances row
Paula Radcliffe and Laura Muir are just two of the names who say equalisation of cross-country race distances is a mistake.

The Runner's World gear of the year 2020
Our annual rundown of the very best stuff we've tried this year across, shoes, apparel, tech, accessories and more.
Paula Radcliffe calls this her 'new favourite' running shoe
Training? Check. Racing? Check. High mileage reliability and responsiveness? Check.

Garmin adds pregnancy tracking feature to its smart devices and Connect platform
It allows women to log pregnancy-related symptoms, create reminders, receive tips and record baby movements.

The Fitbit Sense is a really good wellbeing tracker with some fitness smarts thrown in
Long runs, short runs, fast stuff, relaxed stuff – this has it all down.

The super-grippy Saucony Peregrine 10 is available in a bright new colourway
Its combination of reliability and protection make it one of the most popular trail shoes on the market.