Category: Everyday Hero

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At home, I need a reason to work out. On holiday, I’ll hike in flip flops to see a goat, then pretend to speak Italian to rent a paddleboard. Why I only say yes to new sports when I’m sunburnt and off-grid.

By Ali Wong

Shelly Rothwell Round

Three iconic challenges. One self-made round. A freezing lake, two wheels, 42 peaks, and barely any sleep. We meet Michelle Rothwell, a woman who turned a passing idea into a 57-hour test of endurance.

By Glorious

Padel 101

It’s not tennis, it’s not squash, and it’s definitely not pickleball. Here’s what happened when I finally decided to learn what padel actually is. I had questions, and more than a few surprises!

By Glorious

London Marathon Guide

Whether you're running, clapping from the sidelines or just here for the free pizza and beer, here's everything you need to know about one of the biggest days in London: The 2025 TCS London Marathon

By Glorious

Unfinished Business

One DNF, one battered ego, and one more shot at the TCS London Marathon. Will it be a medal, a pint, or another awkward conversation in a foil blanket? A runner’s honest story about second chances and stubbornness.

By An Anonymous Runner

Grand Prix Glory

“I’m a travel agent, a dog sitter, a personal assistant…” Josie Eliasson’s role as a show groom is anything but ordinary. From behind-the-scenes chaos to ensuring top riders and horses perform their best, discover what it really takes to be one of the world’s top “super grooms”.

By Ellë Bolland

Bend It Like Barriers

Lounging on the sofa on Sunday I found myself watching Bend It Like Beckham again. It made me wonder: have things really changed for South Asian women in football? A deep dive into whether Jess Bhamra's fight is still a reality today.

By Sarah Chandra & Glorious

Running High

Racing against gravity 135m in the air with a triple Olympic champion isn’t how I expected to start my working week. Teaming up with heptathlete Nafi Thiam, I set out to help power the London Eye – here’s what happened.

By Ellë Bolland

Equal The Contest

The Australian Football Women’s League (AFLW) is the fastest-growing sport in Australia. So why are women and gender-diverse people still underserved? Director and film maker, Mitch Nivalis, captures the realities in their new film, Equal The Contest.

By Ellë Bolland

The Wellness Paradox

I’m a wellness addict and I’m fed up with being told how to better my health. The more I hear, the less I know, and I’m starting to question whether any of it is actually making me healthier or just more obsessed.

By Ellë Bolland