Running

Maree Leith's introduction to running wasn't exactly a happy one. It was off the back of some blunt advice from a surgeon about her weight.  Audio

There's good. There's great. And then there's Erin Baker. Audio

It's one of the most gruelling races on the planet - so tough that only four people have ever finished it. The Revenant ultra adventure run gets underway at Welcome Rock on Blackmore Station in… Audio

Susan Marshall is back home and earning a well-deserved break after running from 6am to 11pm.... for 50 days. She was the first woman - and fifth overall - across the line in the Sri Chinmoy… Audio

Nick Ashill is a Marketing Professor at Victoria University who is just about to resume an epic run across America - five years after he was seriously injured in a hit and run accident. Nick began his… Audio

Sophie and her husband George Woods were previously London-based, but these days they park up wherever the wind takes them. The couple have been roaming around Europe in a converted campervan for… Audio

Technology giant Samsung are accused of being tone-deaf this week after a controversial advertisement garnered confusion and criticism from women in the UK where it was launched.  Audio

A new world record was set late last Friday night when Kaiapoi-based artist Emma Timmis ran the length of New Zealand, Cape Reinga to Bluff, in 21 days. Audio

Lydia O'Donnell is proud to say that she runs like a girl. The Nike Pacific head running coach is an advocate for a more female-centred approach to running that takes into account women's physiology… Audio

Heading out for a jog this weekend? Spare a thought for Nick Ashill, because by the time you roll out of bed he will probably have been running 24 hours straight.

The Victoria University marketing… Video, Audio

Ultramarathon runner Dean Karnazes has been described as the fittest man on the planet. His achievements in running are a testament to the sheer power of human endurance.  Audio

It is cross country season for schools, but for seniors, boys are still crossing more country than girls.

It is an age-old, out of date tradition that has raised the ire of Marlborough running coach… Video, Audio

Osteoarthritis is becoming increasingly common in New Zealand due to many factors - including our escalating rates of obesity.  Audio

Research has found that 'exercise snacking', or bite-sized bursts of activity throughout the day can be highly effective in boosting your energy and improving productivity. Professor Scott Lear joins… Audio

Thinking about getting back into running, or you're planning your next marathon, or you think you're just not built for it?  Monday expert can give you some pointers. Paul White is a physiotherapist… Audio

We all know the benefits of exercise — but do we need to run to get the best returns, or can we get a sufficient dose just from walking? Sports engineer Steve Haake pits running against walking and… Audio

Contrary to popular belief, a new study has found that running could actually be good for your knees. Dr Kelly Sheerin, who is the Sports Performance Clinics Manager and a Senior Lecturer at AUT… Audio

A celebration of Aotearoa New Zealand's running heritage with the country's fastest ever female marathoner, Allison Roe and author of 'The Kiwi Runners' Family Tree' Dreydon Sobanja. It'll make you… Audio