Rick Pearson
Senior Editor
Rick Pearson is the senior editor at Runner’s World UK. He’s been with the brand since 2017 and loves testing PB-friendly shoes for on and off road. Rick is a sub-three marathoner, 4-something miler and once completed 100 miles in less than 24 hours. He occasionally likes to remind people of these feats on the Runner’s World podcast, which he co-hosts.
Rick’s running CV also includes racing a steam train over 14 miles (he won, narrowly) and a horse over a marathon (he lost, comfortably).
The 1-2-3-2-1 Running Workout Will Upgrade Your Cardio – and it's Proven to Help Beginners Build Speed
This session, devised by running coach Brad Hudson, provides a great entry point to speedwork
‘Raving Prepared Me for Marathons’: How Kasabian’s Serge Pizzorno Reinvented Himself Through Running
From despising runners to becoming one, here’s why The S.L.P. is embracing his running era
England Play Mexico at the Azteca Stadium – an Altitude Expert Explains What it’s Like to Run at 2,240m
England's clash at the Azteca Stadium comes with an extra challenge. Here's why exercising more than 2,000 metres above sea level changes everything
The 8 Fastest Footballers at the 2026 World Cup – Ranked by Top Speed
Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland and Micky van de Ven all feature among the fastest players at the 2026 World Cup. Here’s how their top speeds compare
How Racing Driver Sebastian Vettel Went Sub-3 at the London Marathon
The German ran 2:59:08 on his debut at the distance
'At 40, I Finally Ran a Sub-5 Minute Mile – This 8-Week Plan Made it Possible'
Rick Pearson defies age and a troublesome hamstring to become a four-something miler
Build Next-Level Endurance with This Elite Runner’s ‘In-and-Out’ Workout – Scaled for Any Level
There’s a reason this workout is favoured by some of the world’s best
This Surprisingly Simple Walk-and-Sprint Method Will Make You a Faster Runner
The legendary Paavo Nurmi’s daily session builds speed – but with a significantly lower injury risk
How Josh Widdicombe, 42, Used Running to Transform His Fitness in Midlife
The comedian ditched alcohol and discovered a low-pressure habit that's stuck
Use Your 10K PB to Predict Your Marathon Time With This Surprisingly Accurate Formula
Running coaches explain the 10k-based formula that helps marathoners set realistic race goals and understand their true pacing potential
The Trending ‘Norwegian Singles’ Running Method Explained – and How to Do It Right
A simplified take on elite ‘Norwegian Method’ training, this approach promises faster times and fewer injuries
What Is the Best Age to Run Your Fastest Marathon?
A group of Spanish researchers set out to find the answer
Do Fitter People Drink More Alcohol?
New study reveals interesting exercise/alcohol link
Regular Outdoor Exercise May Reduce Anxiety by Around 60%
A large-scale Swedish study is the first to put a number on exercise’s ability to reduce anxiety
Should You Stretch Before a Run? Yes, Actually, Says New Study
Fresh research suggests both dynamic and static stretching pre-run can improve running economy and reduce perception of effort
7,000 Steps a Day Is The New 10,000 Steps, New Study Suggests
A new study suggests you can enjoy the same life-lengthening benefits from 7,000 steps a day
Two Studies Reveal Why Running During Lockdown Feels so Much Harder
Stress and loneliness take a much greater toll then you'd imagine
Nike's Record-Breaking Running Shoe To Be Banned in New World Athletics Ruling
A prototype version of the shoes was used by Eliud Kipchoge when he became the first person to run a marathon in under two hours
Can Running Ruin Your Relationship?
Recent research suggests it might.
What Can We Learn from Last Year’s London Marathon Training Stats?
We've been looking at the numbers