When the cream of British sporting talent arrives in China’s capital for the Olympics, fellow competitors are not the only […]
My workout: Gary Clay, 55, surfer – ‘Age is not an issue’
I learned to surf in South Devon when I was 14 years old; I’d catch the train from Exeter down […]
Fit in my 40s: ‘I’m lazy: cycling in a pack changed that’
A role model is like a lemon zester: it’s only once you’ve got one that you realise you wanted one. […]
How was your weekend running?
Any race with a beer in the pre-race goody bag, and a bag of oranges presented as you cross the […]
Professor Nicola Maffulli: Tied up too tight
I’m 24 and run five miles three times a week. Recently, when running, my right foot hurts for the first […]
How to adapt to different tennis surfaces and conditions
Almost all tennis surfaces can be divided into two categories: fast courts and slow courts. On a fast court – […]
The baked-bean tin workout – and other cheap ways to get fit at home
Baked-bean plank Planking is a fast route to a flat stomach, “but adding in a move with a tin of […]
Marathon des Sables: bursting blisters and bandaging backs
Day three Firstly, massive thanks to all those who sent me or any other MdSers messages. After a draining day […]
Claire Armitstead on securing bikes
Ten days ago I nearly became a crime statistic. It happened on a Saturday, some time after I dropped my […]
Tom Meltzer on the phenomenon of fair-weather rage
For many of us, a hot summer day brings with it an urge to try things we would never normally […]