Running Tales: After all is said and run

Following the rules or ableist discrimination? The controversy that dogged this year’s Chelmsford Half

Wheelchair athlete Ben Parker was furious when he was told he shouldn’t take part in last week’s race, but organisers have said they’d make the same…

Mar 7 • Craig Lewis

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The return of the race that seeks to save butterflies - and the world

The Monarch Ultra Festival is set to take place in Ontario this September

Mar 5 • Craig Lewis

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February 2026

Jack Syder-Mills: Meet the runner who started the New Year in style

How one fundraiser brought in more than 6k for Brain Tumour Research by running six half-marathons in a day

Feb 27 • Craig Lewis

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How Ross Thompson found confidence as The Orange Running Guy

Struggling with his mental health, Ross turned to running - and discovered a whole new side to himself

Feb 13 • Craig Lewis

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Guest blog: ‘I wish I’d had a coach say running competitively didn’t require losing five pounds’

Stephanie Reents, whose novel ‘We Loved to Run’ tells the story of a female US college cross-country team, writes for Running Tales

Feb 6 • Craig Lewis and Stephanie

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Steve Cushing: The 75-year-old with a pacemaker… who runs ultra marathons

With events such as Antarctica’s Ice Marathon and MDS behind him, Steve Cushing now has an eight-day adventure in Nepal in his sights

Feb 4 • Craig Lewis

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January 2026

Guest blog: From personal miles to community movement - How Trina Dawkins is running with purpose

'Voices from the Trail' author Trina writes for Running Tales

Jan 27 • Craig Lewis and Trina Dawkins

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Horrendous weather and running all night: Why would anyone run an ultra marathon?

For Tony Letts, who completed the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc last year, the challenge is key

Jan 14 • Craig Lewis

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How a chronic back condition won’t stop Lottie Banks competing

Charlotte Banks completed her ‘retirement run’ last year, but is looking forward to a new challenge as a wheelchair racer

Jan 9 • Craig Lewis

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December 2025

How 5k Your Way Ambassador Nikki Lilley went from cancer surgery to a marathon

Age-group triathlon champion Nikki said completing MK Marathon nine months after having a stoma reversed was her greatest achievement

Dec 19, 2025 • Craig Lewis

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What really counts - the winning or taking part? And what if you could do both?

Why Rugby & Northampton Athletic Club’s first place in the prestigious Youth Development League was down to everyone playing their part

Dec 10, 2025 • Craig Lewis

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The new rock n’ roll: Meet the runner who swapped cigarettes and alcohol for trails and Tailwind

Running has seen Andy Goldsby go from overweight and out-of-sorts to parkrun and podcasts

Dec 4, 2025 • Craig Lewis

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