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Race review: The spine-tingling London Landmarks Half Marathon

Huge loo queues at the start were inexcusable, says Jo Sacks, but the sights and sounds of historic central London were simply stunning.

Couch to 5k: Keeping it simple

Expert advice and tips on how to tackle the popular get-you-running programme.

Run for yourself, not Strava

Taking your running journey onto social media can be a great deal of fun but watch out for comparison pitfalls.

Pfitzinger's Advanced Marathoning 3.0 is due in 2019, but it's time to individualise

Generic plans have their uses but none can react to the doubts and detours of most running journeys.

Are you suffering from plantar fasciitis?

Sports physio Chris Barber explains what causes heel pain, how to treat it – and why it has so many names.

London Marathon Good For Age: Will you get a 2019 race place?

The UK’s only Marathon Major has adjusted its process for speedy qualifiers and some very fast runners could miss out.

Pool running: Not everyone is a fan of the deep end's slow-moving head

Zero-impact cross training is a great option when injured or adding mileage but it doesn't always endear you to swimmers in the pool.

Stressed? Forgetful? Disorganised? Maybe running’s brain boost can help

The notion of the runner’s high may be well known but there are many more mental benefits from the sport – including brain growth!

Race review: Southend's good vibrations

This Essex half marathon may not have the bang of a big city race but it has a cute medal and is flatter than a duck's instep.

Race review: Edinburgh Marathon in the eye of the tiger

This alternative to London has old-school characteristics and a coastal route that makes running unpredictable.

Could England's World Cup stars be Olympic runners?

Could England's footballers have been heroes on the track or road too? We look at the tell-tale stats.

Race review: RunGatwick's smooth take-off

The half marathon scored well on its first outing, featuring a prosecco van and motorcycle police. But Jo Sacks says the free food was 'meh'