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?

The new scheme aims to improve access to ultrarunning by covering the costs for those less able to afford it

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

UK ultramarathon organisers Threshold Sports aim to achieve 50% female participation in its events in 2024 with new campaign

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

Through ultrarunning, Benjamin Davies has been able to heal the wounds of the past. ‘It’s like therapy,’ he says

Plus, why all female runners need to know they should look after their pelvic floor.

For the sake of your skeleton, don’t skimp on this essential nutrient if you like to run very far

When you train, you won’t only want to improve your ability to go faster. You’ll want to teach your body, and mind, how to keep going for longer too. Here are some of the most helpful exercises

A round-up of the best freeze-dried foods to fuel your next multi-day ultrarunning event

The accomplished distance runner, alongside her coach, had allegedly removed accolades from other runners’ Wikipedia pages while amplifying those on her own

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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

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

The 41-year-old ran 270.5 miles, a new female world record – and the third fastest 48-hour run in history

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

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Boston, New York, and Tokyo are on the GOAT marathoner's bucket list

To Jeff or not to Jeff? We compare the benefits of Jeff Galloway’s run/walk strategy with the perks of plain running to see which technique walks away with first prize

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’

Supported by athletes including Jasmin Paris and Damian Hall, the project aims to quicken the pace on climate action

Ultrarunner Michal Šuľa took indoor training to the next level

Stephanie Case’s journey to motherhood was long and traumatic – but now, alongside her daughter, the next chapter of her running career is blossoming

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

Last saturday's run was the coach's third record-breaking expedition in the last 15 months

The elite marathoner and ultrarunner has been placed on a ventilator due to severe respiratory issues.

The steely Australian burst into tears on completing his tortuous ‘Uncomfortable Challenge’ around a single running track in Sydney

Here’s your guide to ‘the race that eats its young’

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Beyond the ultramarathon finish lines and trophies lies a community grappling with complex psychological struggles, study finds

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