by Lowri Rennick | Jun 1, 2026 | Pillar 1, Pillar 2, The Mind Game
Beneath the speed and precision in fencing lies a battle of focus and deception, where the real weapon is the mind. Fencing is a sport met with mixed reactions: often excitement at the prospect of some good old-fashioned swashbuckling, or the more joking comparison of...
by Rosie Wood | Jun 1, 2026 | Pillar 2, Pillar 4, Stay at the Top, Top Story
Ultra-runner Emily Fairs knows that success isn’t just built on endurance – it’s built on recovery. From paddling pools mid-race to managing post-ultra blues, Fairs reveals how fueling, rest, and resilience are the foundations behind her rapid rise in the sport....
by Molly Farrell | May 28, 2026 | In The Treatment Room, Pillar 2, Pillar 3, Pillar 4, Top Story
The psychological toll of waiting, and how to find a way through it. The injury itself took a fraction of a second. One landing, slightly off, during a tumbling session. As Nicole Read hit the floor, she already knew. “Something’s torn,” she said out loud. Then she...
by Molly Farrell | May 26, 2026 | Pillar 2, Team Talk
Six years of near-misses, a merger that could have felt like the end, and a captain who never quite saw herself as one. Millie Standen’s story of Chesterfield FC’s title-winning season is a story of more than just promotion: it’s about what relief truly feels like,...
by Max Morris | May 22, 2026 | Pillar 2, Stay at the Top
Mike Tuck is the highest point scorer in Sheffield Sharks’ history and the undisputed face of the club. His journey to 500 games wasn’t smooth sailing, though. Following a struggle to adapt to life in Europe and injuries that proved to be career threatening, Tuck...
by Rosie Wood | May 22, 2026 | Home, In The Treatment Room, Pillar 2
Recovery is now as important as training in elite sport, but where does VO2 max fit into the conversation? Using sports science, this feature examines how aerobic fitness may influence everything from post-run recovery to overtraining. Fitness watches and wearable...
