Mental health: If I spark one conversation it was worth sharing

Irish athlete Kevin Dooney bravely talks about his own experiences of mental health and depression. When asked if I wanted to...

Brought back to earth: the return to real running

Anna Boniface has received the green light to start running again and she tells us about her first steps and the...

Understanding the realistic and aspirational goals you set

With a summer full of hope on the horizon, Imani-Lara Lansiquot says it’s important to understand your short and long-term goals if you...

A dream medal at the Commonwealth Games

Leon Reid reflects on his roller coaster experience in Australia where he won Northern Ireland’s first track medal for 28 years....

Ben Fish reflects on his 2:26 marathon in London

Ben Fish talks us through his 2:26:55 race at the 2018 London Marathon and assesses his training in the build-up. In...

5 lessons that have helped me improve as an athlete

Tom Marshall shares the most important lessons he has learnt during his career and reflects on the recent Commonwealth Games. I...

When your first marathon doesn’t quite go to plan

Laura Riches reflects on her unforgiving marathon debut in Manchester and the important lessons learnt. In 2004, I stood on the...

Building blocks of running at Legoland

Ultra runner James Stewart survived Easter, made the most of Legoland, and is now five weeks out from 24 hours of...

When injury strikes in the biggest race of your life

Valencia was supposed to be a crowning moment in Kevin Dooney’s running career but an injury had the final say. The...

When does training become a compulsion?

As she continues her rehabilitation Anna Boniface looks at the challenge of balancing rehab and recovery with an ever-present desire to train....