Cardiff Half Marathon runner dies after Sunday’s race
A history of safety incidents at the Cardiff Half Marathon Cardiff Half Marathon organisers have confirmed a runner died after Sunday’s race, praising medical teams who responded, but will release no further details out of respect for the family. Run4Wales confirmed the participants death on Monday, being the 23rd year the event has taken place, […]
1 week ago
Subway launches ‘Sub-Gels’ to give runners a mid-marathon fix
They taste just like Subway’s iconic sauces As the capital readies itself for the London Marathon on Sunday 26th April, Subway has announced it is set to make a surprising debut – in the world of race fuel! Sub-Gels, a limited-edition range of nutrient-packed energy gels that taste just like Subway’s iconic sauces, have been designed with endurance athletes in mind, offering compact, easy to consume boosts made for runners who don’t want to leave flavour at the starting line. […]
7 months ago
World record holding athlete banned for doping
She was 190 times over the limit An athlete who broke a world record less than a year ago, has been provisionally suspended from competing for doping. Kenyan marathon runner Ruth Chepngetich — who set the world record when she won the Chicago Marathon in October 2024 — has tested positive for the banned substance […]
1 year ago
Teenager with Down’s Syndrome breaks London Marathon record
With the help of his mum, the teenager managed to get himself marathon-ready in just five months A teenager with Down’s Syndrome has made running history after completing the London marathon. Lloyd Martin, 19, became the youngest person ever in his learning disability category to complete a marathon when he crossed the iconic Mall finish […]
2 years ago
Beijing Half Marathon to be investigated following controversial finish
Organisers are investigating the finish The Beijing Half Marathon is being investigated after a controversial finish in which a trio of runners appeared to let a Chinese runner win. China’s He Jie won the race on Sunday as he passed Kenyan runners Willy Mnangat and Robert Keter and Ethiopian athlete Dejene Hailu on the homestraight. […]
2 years ago
Marathon runner disqualified for ‘chain smoking’ throughout entire race
You wouldn’t want to be stuck behind him for long… A marathon runner has become a cult figure in running circles because of his unorthodox decision to chain smoke throughout his races. The Chinese runner known as a ‘Uncle Chen’ went viral two years ago after he completed the Xin’anjiang Marathon in Jiande, China while […]
2 years ago