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

HODGKINSON FINALLY TAKES GOLD • 2022’s summer of sport is over but it was an incredible season for women runners, with McColgan, Hodgkinson, Muir and Rainbow-Cooper – among others – scooping medals and records

This month we love...

FEELING THE SQUEEZE

WORLD BRONZE FOR JENNINGS

NEW GEAR • Autumn’s kit has a spring in its step

Look after my runner’s knee injury? • If you’re suffering from pain beneath your kneecap, you may have what’s known as ‘runner’s knee’. How can you help ease your symptoms?

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

Trina Dawkins • Since the death of her mother in 2021, trail running specialist Trina has been exploring the healing power of nature through her running

EATWELL

FUEL • The latest nutrition to nourish your body and fuel your running

MEAL MATHS • Shape the salmon & potato into patties, dip in egg and pan fry for an anti-inflammatory snack

This month’s wise women

Hard truths for run clubs to hear

INJURY CLINIC

Events

Ultra Trail Bosques del Sur, Carzola, Jaen, Spain • Nicola McNally found her inner strength tackling testing terrain, equipment failure and tummy troubles

Is trail running better than road running? • You either love or hate trail running, with many road runners who chase PBs and times averse to the much slower, often harder and more challenging type of running that goes off-road and stays off-road

“Running has shown me that I can always go that little bit further: it’s about not sticking to the limits you think you have” • This issue, we talk to Lizzie (our cover star), Martina and Zee: all three are members of the London-based Run The Boroughs club and are in training for their first marathon in the capital. We discuss what the club and running means to them and find out how they’ve trained for the biggest challenge of their lives. Beware: their enthusiasm is super infectious and you may well find your finger hovering over an Enter Now button once you’ve read their stories

“Run The Boroughs is special because of its diversity” • Running means so much more to Martina than simply exercise, and so does Run The Boroughs

“Run The Boroughs has a big group chat on WhatsApp, and I love it. Everyone kind of spurs each other on” • Zee has discovered the thrill of group running, which has motivated her to run faster and further than she ever dreamed

ESSENTIAL KIT • Must-haves for the Run The Boroughs women

THE BIG QUESTIONS • When has your beloved running kit failed you?

BRIGHTON AND HOVE WOMEN’S RUNNING CLUB

SPORT GAVE ME CONFIDENCE

Running for good mental health

We hang out with Rupa Bharadva • Rupa, 41, a business owner from West London

THE BEST GEAR OF 2022 • Roll out the red carpet, it’s time to announce this year’s run kit winners. There may be more Lycra than lamé, and more grip than glitter, but these awards are...