Running events are often individualistic, with participants focused on their personal bests. But there are other, less traditional races where collaboration and community are the main attractions. How is running getting a makeover? And is the future of amateur sport more social in general?

Whether swooping over sprawling landscapes or careering through space, an hour spent on Icaros – a virtual reality at-home gym that claims to exercise both mind and body – promises to be a truly holistic workout. Is this what the future of fitness looks like, or is it just another VR gimmick?

Whether they're catching Pokemon or shooting zombies, a growing number of Britons are playing video games, with the industry set to be worth £5.2 billion by 2021. And research from TV channel Dave has found that, for many people, gaming isn't just a hobby, it's a way of coping with stress.

Endurance event Tough Mudder has had over two million participants since launching in 2010. New research suggests that there's a good reason why people enjoy pushing their bodies to such painful limits – it helps them escape the stresses of their daily life.