Reopening of France’s A13 motorway delayed as new cracks discovered Traffic built up on neighbouring roads - but the empty lanes were not completely deserted…
Runner breaks new record in Normandy - at age 82 The athlete ran at an incredible 18 km/h per hour, breaking both the Normandy and French records
A marathon with wine and 4 other unusual sporting events in France The Marathon du Médoc, sometimes called the longest race in the world, features 23 wine stops, orchestras, oysters and steak over 43 kilometres This is the French ultra trail race that no runner has ever finished Man ‘breaks world record’ for fastest marathon… running backwards! US ultra-trail runner shares fun and pain of winning Mont Blanc race
‘Prendre ses jambes à son cou’: run away if you hear this French term This French phrase means to flee or take to one’s heels - but where did it come from?
The French long-distance runner changing perceptions of disability Grégory Mouyen is paralysed down his left side and has epilepsy. He tells The Connexion how he is breaking down the barriers of disability one ultra-marathon at a time
France lockdown: Can we exercise as a couple or family? Outdoors exercise is allowed for up to one hour and within one kilometre of your home during lockdown
British mum sets buggy 10km run world record in France A British woman living in Toulouse is being hailed as the fastest mother in the world after beating the previous record by nearly a minute
Joggers and cyclists in Paris must use mask in crowded areas Joggers, cyclists, exercisers, and electric scooter users in Paris are required to wear masks during their physical activity if they come into contact with pedestrians and are unable to stay physically distanced, it has been confirmed.
Run, walk, cycle: New post-confinement rules in France Individual walking, running, and cycling will be permitted as soon as deconfinement begins on May 11, the French sports ministry has said, but group sports and other outdoor activities will need to wait longer.
A marathon a day from Saint Malo to Montpellier Ultra marathon-running tree surgeon plans 800km challenge to raise funds for two charities
French runner posts cheeky GPS drawing in online game A runner in Rennes has delighted internet users by posting an image of the route of his 22.8km run - captured on a map by his GPS app - which he deliberately made in the shape of a cheeky weasel.
French firm Decathlon pulls running hijab after uproar French sports giant Decathlon has removed its “running hijab” from shelves in France after receiving hundreds of complaints, comments, and racist messages on the issue. Riviera run is unusual, but fun Runner’s giant GPS shark swallows Paris Old friends running special for disabled trail blazers
Last chance to join Millau challenge Registration for the race closes on Friday, May 18 French adventurer releases film of record-breaking run Man arrested running on motorway to catch Lyon flight Thousands pay homage to French jogger Alexia Daval Eiffel Tower runners face the ultimate ‘Verticale’ challenge A Riviera run to help fight cancer
Park group is up and running in France The concept started at Bushy Park, Teddington, UK in 2004 when 13 runners got together to meet up on a regular basis and it has developed into an international organisation with more than half a million runners worldwide.