Training

Why use a heart rate monitor? We explore the benefits of using technology to analyze your performance and present the two main types of heart rate monitor

Incorporating the different types of running workouts help you to improve your fitness, stay engaged in your workouts and optimize your performance

British distance runner Tom Evans reveals 12 top ultra running tips, picked up from some of the world's toughest endurance events

We explain how to pace yourself when running – and how to stick to it

What is delayed onset muscle soreness, and can you train through it? We answer the big questions about DOMS and what you can do about it

How many calories does running burn? We explain what calories are, how they affect your weight, and how to estimate your calorie expenditure on a run

What are plyometrics and are they right for you? We explain what these explosive exercises can do for your performance, and how to get started, safely

We take a look at the traditional taper and the possible benefits for running your best race performance

Does Couch to 5k work? We talk to fans and critics of the celebrated running app to find out if it's an effective training plan, or a fad