Tag: marathon

Marathons & Races

Ever wondered what it would be like to run the Empire State building? You can! From the timeless classics to the kooky and obscure, we’ve put together a list of our favourite races around the world.

By Ellë Bolland

How far is too far?

From running 1000 miles around a track to non-stop swimming marathons, endurance athletes have redefined human limits. But as these extreme challenges grow in popularity- and the risks loom larger - it begs the question: where do we draw the line?

By Ellë Bolland

Barrier Breaker

Women didn’t run marathons in the 1960s, but fortunately, Kathrine Switzer’s defiant Boston entry changed the course of history

By Rachel Ifans

Night Runner

When you think of Paris, twinkling lights and romantic evenings probably spring to mind, not a night marathon during the Olympics. Yet, the 2024 Paris Marathon Pour Tous offered just that. We caught up with runner and writer, Ali Ball, who took on this extraordinary challenge.

By Glorious

Solo Speed

Prior to 2023, Tamra Green hadn’t run or hiked more than ten miles, so how on earth did she manage 340 miles solo across the US just one year later, becoming the first Black American woman to complete The Speed Project Solo Mission?

By Tracey Mammolito

Jasmin Paris

Jasmin Paris has entered the history books as the first woman to conquer the Barkley Marathon. Join us as we unravel the mysteries surrounding this secretive and legendary ultramarathon.

By Claudine D