Jonathan about to take on first half marathon as part of fight to get fit

Jonathan Ashcroft, 41, from Hampshire is taking on the Vitality Reading Half Marathon this Sunday as part of his personal challenge to get fit and lose weight.

16.03.17

British Athletics team announced ahead of IAAF World Cross Country Championships

British Athletics have announced a 16-strong team ahead of the IAAF World Cross Country Championships in Kampala, Uganda on Sunday 26 March 2017.

15.03.17

Polar H10 heart rate sensor now available

Polar, the pioneer of wearable sports and fitness technology and the leader of heart rate monitoring for more than 40 years, continues their proud heritage of accurate heart rate monitoring with the launch of the Polar H10 heart rate sensor. Polar H10 is a comfortable, chest strap heart rate sensor that measures heart rate with precision and without interference. Polar H10 is sold together with the Polar Pro Strap and is now available in the official Polar webstore.

14.03.17

Runners in training for epic challenge hear how youngsters benefit from money raised

Two runners, in training for an epic endurance event in May, have been hearing first-hand how the money they are raising will help the area's vulnerable young people.

13.03.17

Vernon and Judd seal titles in commanding style

Andy Vernon (handicap -6.7) stormed to victory to become both British Athletics Cross Challenge champion and the Inter County champion at the British Athletics Cross Challenge incorporating the Inter-County championships and IAAF World Cross Country Championship junior trials at Prestwold Hall, Loughborough.

12.03.17

Ladder leader Muir sparks rush for IAAF World Championships London 2017 tickets

runbritain ladder leader, Laura Muir (handicap-3.2) has sparked a huge rush for tickets for this summer's IAAF World Championships London 2017 (04-13 August) following her stunning double gold medal win in Belgrade at the European Indoor Championships.

11.03.17

Mitchell and Wetton face strong opposition in bid for Inverness glory

Mark Mitchell (handicap -2.0) (pictured) made an impressive half marathon debut at Inverness last year, finishing second in 1hr 6min 07secs, but the Forres Harriers club member wants to do even better this Sunday when he takes part in the 33rd edition of the race through the streets of the Highland capital.