Jon Ackland

Nearly every weekend now, somewhere in New Zealand, there is a fun run or walk being held, where ordinary people can have a go at the extraordinary. With the huge upsurge in these events over the last few years, many people who began with as little as a three-kilometre jog, are now ready for a bigge...

THE ULTIMATE HALF-MARATHON TRAINING GUIDE FOR EVERYONE The half-marathon is booming in popularity and it's easy to see why. At just over 13 miles, the race is short enough for beginners but long enough to test even serious runners. So whether you want to compete or just push yourself, the half-marat...

Endurance athletes, such as long-distance runners, cyclists, rowers and triathletes, have to train a lot -- it comes with the territory. However, training by guesswork won't give you the best results for your efforts; training too often, too fast or haphazardly can lead to tiredness, injury and disa...