David Smyth
Freelance Writer
David Smyth once ran the London Marathon in less than three hours and is still going on about it. A journalist for more than two decades, he has been involved in races in Ethiopia, Chamonix and the Giant's Causeway, but is happiest going up and down chalky trails in the South Downs where he lives. Give him a race with fewer than 100 entrants and a banana at the finish and he won’t ask for anything more. David is a regular ‘Human Race’ columnist in Runner’s World magazine, which has allowed him the privilege of talking to dozens of people taking on extraordinary challenges who are changing lives through running.
From Nerdy Hobby to Undeniably Cool – Why Birdwatching Is the Mental Health Fix You Need
While some listers and twitchers compete to spot as many species as possible, others are happy birding from their kitchen windows. Should you find a spot on the spectrum? As writer David Smyth learns, there are plenty of reasons why men should be flocking to give birdwatching a go
How Running Changed Kasabian’s Serge Pizzorno – and Led to a Sub-4 Marathon at 44
The former party-loving frontman explains how running reshaped his life, creativity and performance – on stage and on the road