All runners, from the novice to the very experienced, will at some point have felt that nagging pain in their sides and the upper part of their abdomen. It doesn’t matter how great your legs feel or how much energy you’ve got left, when that side stitch kicks in, there’s nothing you can do but grimace and try to run through it.

Choosing badminton shoes comes down to speed vs stability. So are you a backcourt power hitter or most comfortable at the net?

Dressing your toddler in summer clothing comes with its own set of challenges. Here is our guide to summer wear for toddlers that will try to answer all of your questions.

Whether you want to listen to your favourite music or you’re keen to capture your performance on your fitness app, for many people, their phone is a vital part of their running equipment. When it comes to running with your phone, holding it in the palm of your hand just doesn't work - take our word for it.

We have all been there - it is the day after a long run or a competition such as a marathon and your body is feeling sore and achy. To an extent, this pain is inevitable - you have, after all, put your body through quite a bit of stress!

Chafing is a very real problem. Chafing can easily ruin your run and to make things worse, it takes time to recover.

Have you ever daydreamed about coming off the bend, nailing it down the straight and just pipping David Rudisha to the Olympic 800-metre gold? Even if that’s a bit beyond your level, perhaps you have wondered what it would be like to enter your next Parkrun, weave your way seamlessly through the crowds and finish in a position you can be proud of?

Setting realistic goals helps us to achieve our objectives in all aspects of our lives. It helps to keep us motivated and allows us to track our progress as we strive for success - and running is no different.

Does the idea of going for a run make you miserable? Is it more chore than cheer?

Whether you are training for a competitive event or simply want to run further for longer, knowing how to improve your running fitness is essential. With better stamina and running fitness, you will be able to cover longer distances at a higher speed without getting exhausted.

If you’ve decided to start running, then good on you. It’s no exaggeration to say that running can change your life.

You have almost certainly been there - you begin to notice a slight rubbing on your foot which develops into a sharp scratchy pain. You have just developed a blister!

You are running along your favourite route, listening to an uplifting track when, all of a sudden, the music is interrupted as your earphones fall out of place. Having your music and training sessions interrupted by earphones falling out has got to be one of the most irritating things for any runner to deal with!

Whether you’ve been running for years or you’ve just started to drag yourself out in the mornings, everyone wants to be the best runner they can be. Running awakens a competitive spirit, not necessarily with anyone else, but within yourself.

More people than ever before began working from home when the coronavirus pandemic introduced social distancing requirements for many workplaces.  It looks like remote working or at least hybrid working will now continue to be a feature of our employment landscape in the years ahead.