Dear Sarah, My girlfriend has just convinced me to train for a 5km race. Currently, my main shoes for exercise are cross-trainers that I use for step class and I love them as they support my feet and make me feel stable. Are these shoes also ...

This could be painful. If you read my last article about why you should become a runner, then hopefully you are reading this one because I convinced you of its benefits and you are willing to give it a try. Actually, you are probably going to have to ...

When I was a kid in school there was a public service campaign squeezed in between the ones about not talking to strangers and not eating paste about what side of the road you are supposed to ride your bike on versus what side to walk/run on. If ...

Not all people are good people. I like to think most are, but still, jerks abound. Really jerky jerks. You need to protect yourself from them. If you're out for a run or just a stroll, here are a number of tips that can keep you safe. 1. Tone down ...

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Each morning, we dish out a few links we love. Feeling a bit un-challenged by your same old running routine? Here are some affordable gadgets that will help take your jogs to the next level. Get awesome glutes -- Shape your backside with these ...

Running as a form of exercise continues to grow in popularity. The number of runners entering half marathons, marathons and ultramarathons is at an all-time high as people discover the physical and mental rewards of the long-distance workout. And ...

Does it seem like everyone you know is a runner these days? Just in my little world, there is the 50-something-year-old woman across the street who belongs to a running club and who owns a wide range of colourful spandex outfits, there are the ...