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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THE TEAM

We couldn’t have done it without…

SIX FOR SUPER SEX • Running has diverse benefits, but this one’s a new one on us. New research shows that our running and sex lives are more linked than we thought…

NEW GEAR • Beautiful kit to keep you stylish, warm and motivated whatever you’re training for

Use cold therapy to help with muscle soreness and repair? • Whether you call it cryotherapy, the Wim Hof method, or cold water therapy, you’ve probably heard that immersing yourself in cold water can have huge benefits for runners. Let’s dive in…

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

Sarah Donaghy • Sarah, a primary school teacher from Hampshire, is the co-founder of the Food Bank Run movement

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

New starts and happy memories • Laura Fountain is a running coach, a personal trainer, a marathon runner and the author of The Lazy Runner and Tricurious. Follow Laura @lazygirlrunning

INJURY CLINIC Adductor strain • Emma Kirk-Odunubi explains how to recognise, treat and prevent adductor strains, which are common for runners and – left unchecked – can turn into a niggly chronic problem

MY BEST RACE

Back pain can feel debilitating. If you’re suffering, what’s the best way to tackle this issue to keep your training on track? • Are traditional exercises and stretching best for your back health, or are alternative therapies such as CBD products just as beneficial if you’re struggling with back pain?

GEARING UP FOR TRAILS • Trail expert and long-distance runner Sabrina knows that the right kit can make the difference between a DNF and a good day out when it comes to varied terrain and weather conditions

Running mates • This month, you share how you motivate yourself to head out in bad weather, tell us how running helped you deal with grief, and explain why your running group is so much fun

RUNNING AFTER A LIVER TRANSPLANT

We hang out with Bronwen Lafferty • Bronwen, 42, is a specialist nurse from Deal, in Kent

POTTERS TROTTERS • This women-only club in Stoke-on-Trent is as much about laughter as it is about running

IT TOOK A VERY LONG TIME FOR ME TO BE ABLE TO COME OUT MY FRONT DOOR AND START RUNNING • Sometimes the small challenges dwarf the huge milestones, and for runner Rahema Mamodo it was a seemingly simple thing like running in her own neighbourhood – where people she knew would see her – that posed more of a problem than training for a marathon

THE 1928 OLYMPICS SCANDAL • It’s 1928. The starting pistol fires in the women’s 800m final… what happens next shapes the course of women’s sport for decades to come

WINNER AND RUNNER-UP • Two world-class champions were denied glory they deserved at the 1928 Olympics

NEW MUM MUST-HAVES • If you’re just about to have a baby, or you’re already firmly in that fourth trimester with all the joys and challenges that it brings, we’ve got just the right kit to boost your...