Matt Baird
Managing editor
Matt is the managing editor of BBC Countryfile Magazine and is the previous editor of Cycling Plus and the author of Triathlon! from Aurum Press
Recent articles by Matt Baird
What is an Ironman? Why it's the ultimate endurance challenge and the world’s toughest and greatest triathlons
The toughest marathon running events in the world – from Exmoor to Kilimanjaro
It's a truly iconic race distance, but which marathon courses are the toughest in the UK and around the globe? Here's our magnificent seven
How long is an ultramarathon? Jamie Laing’s Comic Relief challenge explained – plus the world’s toughest running events
From the spine of Wales to Pennine peaks, here are the UK's toughest ultra-running challenges for 2025 and how they compare to global races
Is Parkrun the feel-good sporting hit of the century?
Still free, still fun and still delivering a wealth of physical and mental benefits to its participants. Parkrun should be celebrated this weekend, says Matt Baird