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"Running is at its best when it remains simple and human..."
Photographer David Miller on capturing running in its rawest form, sleeping in his car to get the perfect shot, and the growing pressure for everything…
 • David Guest
Running as exploration
Those of us who run are usually interested in exploring new places. Combining those two things can really help you get under the skin of a place – even…
 • David Guest
5k. Every day. For 366 days.
Sounds crazy, right? Sometimes the crazy ideas are the best, even if you think they might seem a little too crazy... Jack Anstey shares his wild year of…
 • David Guest
Remember who's in charge
While the surge of motivation many experience at this time of year is generally a good thing, sometimes it's healthier to step back and create goals on…
 • David Guest
In service to others
What would running look like without volunteers? I tried to imagine it on a weekend spent on the other side of the hi-vis vest.
 • David Guest
Cadence conundrum
How many steps per minute is too many steps per minute? Does this lesser-discussed facet of running really make that much difference?
 • David Guest
Failure is an option
What I learned when my first attempt at the Great North Run turned into my slowest-ever half marathon. Sometimes, losing is just part of life.
 • David Guest
The s**t people don't see
Clichés are annoying, but they are often derived from nuggets of truth. One of the worst ones in running is in fact one of the most poignant and poetic.
 • David Guest
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