Rick Pearson

1 week ago | runnersworld.com | Rachel Boswell |Ali Ball |Rick Pearson

The wheels on the bus go run, run, run... Well, that’s the case for Runner’s World UK, at least. At the 2025 London Landmarks Half Marathon, held on Sunday 6 April, RW felt that wearing appropriate running shoes and race day attire was not enough of a look. We also felt that there was more to be achieved than just a medal at the finish line. We decided, therefore, to run this popular half marathon dressed as – that’s right – an iconic London bus, in pursuit of a world record.

1 month ago | runnersworld.com | Rick Pearson |Jenny Bozon

La Barkley Marathons è una gara senza eguali. Avvolta dal mistero e nota per la sua estrema difficoltà, questa ultramaratona ha guadagnato negli ultimi anni uno status di culto. Sebbene la prima edizione risalga al 1986, l'evento è diventato famoso grazie al documentario del 2014 The Barkley Marathons: The Race That East Its Young e l'interesse mondiale per la gara è cresciuto di anno in anno.

Jan 17, 2025 | runnersworld.com | Rick Pearson

Weight: 330g (men’s); 278g (women’s)Stack height: 45mm (heel); 35mm (forefoot)Heel-to-toe drop: 10mmBest for: Easy runs, long runs, some up-tempo effortsThe shoeThere are few running shoe names more prestigious than that of the Nike Pegasus. First launched in 1982, the Pegasus line has become a firm favourite among runners of all stripes, thanks to its comfort, stability and reliable good looks.

Jan 15, 2025 | runnersworld.com | Rick Pearson

The line-up of Brits at this year’s London Marathon has just been announced – and it’s a corker. In the men’s field, marathon superstar in the making Emile Cairess will lead the charge, while 10,000m Commonwealth gold medallist Eilish McColgan will make her long-awaited debut at the distance. An interesting sub-plot comes in the form of Alex Yee, the reigning Olympic triathlon gold medallist, who’ll be running his maiden marathon.

Jan 15, 2025 | runnersworld.com | Rick Pearson |Jenny Bozon

The Barkley Marathons is a race like no other. Shrouded in secrecy and notorious for its sheer difficulty, the ultra marathon has gained a cult-like status in recent years. Although first run in 1986, the event shot to fame thanks to the 2014 documentary The Barkley Marathons: The Race That East Its Young, and worldwide interest in the race has grown every year. It’s easy to see why.