Women's Running

Marathoner, jogger or racer, Women’s Running magazine prepares you for any distance no matter your running style or ability. Looking for the most suitable trainers and apparel to make every run rewarding? Or perhaps expert tips on how to boost your stamina and improve your energy levels? Look no further than a super informative, digital subscription to Women’s Running magazine! Every issue offers a full scope into the world of running - from sections on gym training and healthy nutrition to running fashions and running events for women of all ages. Discover everything you need to take your running to the next level. Maximise every run with the ultimate monthly motivational guide - subscribe to Women’s Running today!

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LIFESTYLE • Headlines || People || Food || Kit || Health || Opinion

HEADLINES • The people, campaigns, research and updates making an impact in our running community this month

SUPPORTING OUR STARS

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This month we love…

NEW GEAR • After being cancelled in 2020, the 2021 London Marathon is just around the corner. We celebrate the new race kit; if you’ve got a place, wear it with pride!

Prevent shin splints? • One of the most common injuries for runners, shin splints can have serious consequences if not managed properly. How can you ensure a full recovery?

HEALTH • The latest nutrition, beauty and health headlines. Because running doesn’t end at your feet

3 OF THE BEST TRAINING BOOSTS

MYTH BUSTER

Di Farrell-Thomas • Fitness enthusiast Di has set her sights on the toughest footrace on earth, and nothing – not even Covid – is going to stop her

FUEL • We’re packing in the protein this issue with three simple recipes. We also stand up to dizziness and suggest snacks which keep your gut in check

3 of the best gut health buys for runners

EAT WELL

Oh, for the love of a squishy belly • Laura Fountain is a mother, a running coach, a personal trainer, a marathon runner and the author of The Lazy Runner and Tricurious. Follow Laura @lazygirlrunning

This month’s wise women

CLINIC • Many runners wear supports, from ankle braces to neoprene thigh sleeves. Should you run in these braces or supports? Do they help or hinder your running?

MY BEST RUN Copper Canyons • Marina Ranger is an ultra-runner and Ironman, and has run 500K across Holland in five days. Her favourite route, though, is down Mexico way

Events

Is tension affecting my breathing as I run? • Running is wonderful for reducing stress with invigorating endorphins, mind-calming neurotransmitters and all that deep breathing. But is underlying stress affecting your breathing when you run, and therefore affecting your running?

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“I think every single time I’ve trained for a marathon since that first one, I’ve just got a bit better” • Charlotte Purdue is a natural; a natural marathon runner, competitor and role model in women’s sport. We’re hoping a bit of her superhero quality rubs off on us all

Charlotte’s running game changers • The key bits of kit Charlotte can’t do without

Running mates Because we run better together • This month, you share the surprising things that lockdown has taught you about your running and why you’re supporting the slower runners at the back of the pack

NUTRIENT BOOST: • Don’t fall prey to hidden sugars in fruity, low-fat yoghurts. DIY versions will provide more energy, less sugar, more variety and bags more taste

CLUB OF THE MONTH

We hang out with Elizabeth Ayres • Elizabeth is an official pacer for slower runners

RUN for your LIFE • We want to...