Running

A friend once suggested therapy to Venetia Quick to help deal with grief after her husband’s death, which she dismissed. Then it was suggested she should do a 10k

Mary Jennings: A short pause now can stop us from continuing down a path we no longer wish to follow

‘You’re slow as f**k, buddy, go home’: An insult-turned-inspiration that helped turn a 300-pound runner into an institution

Mary Jennings: Transition into these warmer days by being smart about where you run

To help you sort fact from fad – and stability shoes from super shoes – we consulted research and experts

Hanging there for a moment, suspended in mid-air like a forgotten sock on a clothesline, I thought I’d take the penalty-loop escape hatch

More than 32,000 take part in runs as temperatures hit 24 degrees

Saturday in Tullamore remains the single most important pathway to achieving a higher level of success

Mary Jennings: You still have plenty of time to focus on endurance for the whole summer, and there is no benefit in peaking too soon

Move follows consultation with members of the running community and hopes to allow runners compete ‘in a category that matches their identity’

Part 3: Most of the comprehensive training plans begin six months in advance, others reckon four months is about enough

Sarah Lavin well off the pace in 60m hurdles, while Mark English hits season best to come seventh in 800m

The Tumbleator, a giant treadmill set to Eliud Kipchoge’s speed, will be on show at this weekend’s London Marathon. It’s frighteningly fast

Mary Jennings: Tell yourself it’s for the kids if that’s what will get you there but I guarantee you will get as much out of it as they will

Mary Jennings: A doable yet slightly challenging training plan brings consistency, confidence and clarity

Are you all set for your 10k this weekend?

A dry run for your 10k run

Recovering from your runs and building your strength

Halfway through, we need to introduce variety and build strength

Pulling back the distance but time to challenge yourself in a 5k race

Building on the speed work but slowly increasing our pace

It’s time to choose a 10km event and make it your goal

Three nice and easy sessions to get started

Bringing it up to four minutes running, but remember keep it slow

Your grand finale approaches, and with it a pat on the back

Speed up, stretch and steer clear of injury

Time to focus on the arms and experiment with your technique

How to trick you brain into feeling more positive

Mix it up with fun and Fartlek, and finish the week with a timed run

Running posture, breathing and building a little speed

Variety is the key to maintaining your interest and making you stronger

Stay on track to strengthen your 5k

Don’t listen to the voices in your head - you are a runner. You don’t have to be fast; go your own pace

You’ve passed the half way point so stick with it

Your goal is in sight: 30 minutes of running non-stop

You’re nearly there - you’re up to 25 minutes

Focus on how much you’ve progressed in the last five weeks

Stick with it and you might just have a running habit

Three run/walk sessions for week one to get you started

It’s all about building on your progress and staying motivated