Training & Recovery

What is sports massage? We examine the benefits and different techniques that focus on correcting imbalances in your soft tissues caused by athletic performance

What are plyometrics and are they right for you? We explain what these explosive exercises can do for your performance, and how to get started, safely

We take a look at the traditional taper and the possible benefits for running your best race performance

If you want to become faster or stronger at running, it's vital that you balance training days with recovery time

We discuss the benefits of meditating outdoors, plus tips and practices to get started when you're in the wild

We explain what a massage gun is and how it can be useful for runners

We ask the experts – and look at the evidence – if cold water can speed up recovery in runners

A guide to running and stretching: when, why, for how long and do I actually need to?