Desiree Henry: I lit the cauldron at London 2012, sending my Olympic career into a spiral of fear and panic

After losing her British athletics funding in 2019, the Olympic bronze medalist had to fund her campaign to make Team GB for Paris by working full-time from 2016 until this year – Jeff Gilbert for The Telegraph Desiree Henry is a member of one of the most exclusive sports clubs in the world. The sprinter’s … Read more

Guide to the London Marathon 2024: when it is, route, records and how to watch

Last year’s London Marathon welcomed a record number of starters – For the Telegraph/Heathcliff O’Malley The London Marathon, a regular feature of the spring sports calendar, returns this weekend after a record number of participants in the 2023 edition. The race will be the first London Marathon to be held since the death of Kelvin … Read more

We endured a 48 hour journey before my BA Gold Member status came to my rescue

Sara got stuck at Miami International Airport during her nightmarish trip home from the Caribbean – AFP/Getty The first hint that our trip home from the Caribbean might not go as smoothly as planned came with an email from American Airlines (AA) that showed up in my inbox the night before our departure. “Adverse weather … Read more

Best pubs and restaurants on the running route

Runner beans: here are some places to eat and drink as thousands put one foot in front of the other (PA) The prevailing feeling about Sunday is that it should actually be restful. A quiet trip to church perhaps, or busting a hangover with some time on the couch for Cool Runnings. But every now … Read more

The best rainy day activities for the Easter holidays in Britain

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions ensure that the children can have hours of fun in Edinburgh The Easter holidays are approaching across the country and with it the eternal problem of what to do with the children when the weather turns bad. If the weather forecast ruins adventures in the great outdoors, it’s worth … Read more