Ben Hobson

Mar 13, 2025 | runnersworld.com | Jenny Bozon |Ben Hobson

Want more tried and tested recommendations from the RW editors? Sign up to our new weekly newsletter Kit Bag. Click here to subscribe. These days, there's no shortage of choice when it comes to running shoes. Footwear is lighter, more comfortable and faster than ever before, leading to PBs on race days, quicker recovery from hard workouts and even more joy on easy runs. But finding the best running shoes for you can be challenging.

Mar 12, 2025 | runnersworld.com | Ben Hobson

Ultrarunner and Montane athlete, Tom Hollins, has set a new record for an unsupported Wainwrights challenge. The 51 year old reached the finish line of his winter Wainwrights challenge having successfully summited 214 Lake District peaks in one attempt, covering over 500km of rugged and unforgiving terrain. Hollins’ self-supported achievement sets a new Winter Wainwrights record of 8 days, 9 hours and 44 minutes - the fastest known time for a self-supported Wainwright round.

Feb 21, 2025 | runnersworld.com | Ben Hobson

Soya and sesame hot wings 140ml olive oil 140ml rice vinegar 50ml soya sauce1 tsp sea salt1 tsp toasted sesame oil1 tsp agave syrup1kg chicken wings1L vegetable oil 40g potato starch40g quick-mixing flourWhisk together the olive oil, rice vinegar, soya sauce, salt, sesame oil and agave syrup in a bowl, add the wings and refrigerate for 30 mins. While heating the vegetable oil to 180°C, combine the potato starch with the flour and coat the wings.

Feb 18, 2025 | runnersworld.com | Ben Hobson

Planning out those crucial test races in a training block can be the make or break moments in the build up to the start line, so the launch of a new half marathon in London, in March, might well tick that box for those with a spring marathon looming. Race founders Marcus Brown and Brad Farrant Taking place on March 16th 2025, Legacy Races is promoting the Hackney Legacy Half, a half marathon in east London's Victoria Park.

Feb 12, 2025 | runnersworld.com | Ben Hobson |Ali Ball |Hattie Parish

How we test recovery shoes To help you find the right pair of recovery shoes, our team continuously tests the best new models as and when they’re released. We’ve spent time wearing them after everyday training sessions, as well as hard-effort races. We’ve considered a range of factors in our reviews, including durability, breathability, fit and design, as well as recovery shoes to suit a wide range of budgets. 12 best recovery shoes for runnersReady to give your soles some TLC?