Fitness

Anne Jennings loves running for ‘as long as she can’. That means six marathons in six weeks and now, a 24-hour race

Grit Doctor Ruth Field scored an ungritty 2.6 out of a possible total score of 5 in the test. But why?

Running coach Mary Jennings wonders if her lack of swimming is like your running

Is it possible to lose all my fitness in the space of two weeks . . . by the pool

More older people are exercising than ever before, but there is still room for improvement

Use the marathon inspiration to get off the sofa and get running, says Grit Doctor Ruth Field

The case for the one-minute workout is getting stronger, according to new interval training study

When Rachel Collins agreed to take the Swim for a Mile challenge, it seemed a long way off...

No woman ever got her husband to exercise by nagging him while swilling a glass of chardonnay

Malachy Clerkin took the challenge to Swim for a mile. Find out how he got on.... .

Don’t do it just because your friends are doing it, and don’t lose the love of running

They took on the challenge and they swam for a mile. Find out how two of The Irish Times team got on . . .

It’s almost race day for our ‘Swim for a Mile’ challengers . . . and they are feeling a little nervous, but ready

Swim Ireland coach Bethany Carson offers advice for all those who are taking on the Swim for a Mile challenge this month

Learn how to listen to your body and you can improve your pace and your chance of success in races

Reckless approach to resistance training is ‘endemic’ in sports, says Queen’s coach