
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’
about their new documentary.

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
Last saturdays run was the coachs third record-breaking expedition in the last 15 months

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
Abby Carney and Rachel Boswell

How To Run 50 Miles: new running doc on iPlayer
A team from Runner’s World will be testing their mettle at the Country to Capital 45 RW The GB ultrarunner on becoming the fastest woman to run the length of Britain, Health & Injuries

Ultrarunner Martin Johnson sets FKT on Thames Path
RW The GB ultrarunner on becoming the fastest woman to run the length of Britain.

Frightening tales of running hallucinations
Ultrarunner Susie Chan opens the doors of perception to peek into the world of running hallucinations

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

Does this mean vegetarians recover faster
Listen up: fruit and veg are superfoods.

A runner’s guide to ultramarathon training
26.2 miles is for wimps. Here’s everything you need to know about going beyond marathons into the world of ultrarunning

Man running from Asia to London
He’s running a marathon a day for 70 days.

The lessons learnt from my first 100-miler
10 Boston, New York, and Tokyo are on the GOAT marathoners bucket list.
Eliud Kipchoge wants to run ‘all major marathons’
Boston, New York, and Tokyo are on the GOAT marathoner's bucket list

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’

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
50-year-old sets seven-day treadmill world record
Ultrarunner Michal Šuľa took indoor training to the next level

This runner breastfed during a 100K ultra and won
Stephanie Case’s journey to motherhood was long and traumatic – but now, alongside her daughter, the next chapter of her running career is blossoming

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

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

Everything you need to know about the Barkley
Here’s your guide to ‘the race that eats its young’

Kilian Jornet is hiring a pacer for Western States
He’s accepting applications now

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
A team from Runner’s World will be testing their mettle at the Country to Capital 45

The mental health of ultrarunners
Beyond the ultramarathon finish lines and trophies lies a community grappling with complex psychological struggles, study finds

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
Reece Parkinson and Jim Farthing talk with.

Who is Carla Molinaro?
Runners World, Part of the Hearst UK Wellbeing Network