US record-holder Valarie Allman discusses four ways that an early love for dance has helped her evolution as a discus thrower.

Running a half marathon or marathon takes a lot of preparation, but have you thought about what you’ll do afterwards?

If you scan through any sport magazine, it is likely you’ll find its pages stained purple with mentions of beetroot.

When I was an elite athlete and battling plantar fasciitis, I remember my strength coach saying that the majority of running injuries are foot and lower limb injuries.

One of the good things to come out of the Covid-19 pandemic is an increase in physical activity – more people are reportedly enjoying exercise than before the world went into lockdown.

Running is a fabulous sport – simple, inexpensive and exhilarating. There is much that is positive about it, and it’s certainly good for physical and mental health. But the impact of every step can make it an unforgiving sport in terms of wear and tear, and injuries are part of being a runner.

Despite all the gloom of the Covid-19 pandemic, there have been significant positive things to come out of this crisis. We’ve been forced to think about what really matters and focus on what is important. One of those positives is an increase in physical activity, especially running, as a recent study by ASICS discovered.

Whatever your level of ability, it’s important to find suitable shoes to run in – especially if you plan on spending more time in your running shoes.