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

CALL-TO-ARMSTOEND THEENJOYMENT GAP • The people, campaigns, research and updates making an impact in our running community this month

NEWGEAR • Go the whole nine yards and look epic for 26.2 miles

Make sure my trainers fit properly? • We all know we need good trainers for running, but how do we know which ones are good for us and will see us through the miles, injury and niggle free?

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

Ella Mae Warren • After being paralysed as a youngster, Ella Mae Warren took up running at university to get fit. She got well and truly bitten by the fitness bug and has never looked back since

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

Time to disengage the brain

INJURY CLINIC Metatar salgia • Emma Kirk-Odunubi explains how to recognise, treat and prevent metatarsalgia, the runner’s niggle you’ve never heard of but probably had at one time or another

Events

MY BEST RACE • Caroline Pocock enjoyed exploring our capital city while running one of London’s biggest half marathons, all to raise money for the wonderful pregnancy and baby loss charity, Tommy’s (tommys.org)

Can cycling help me achieve my 2023 marathon PB? • Could this low-impact activity be the key to success in your longer runs this year?

DON’T SWEAT THE TECHNIQUE • In her bi-monthly column, Sabrina explains how working on your running technique while taking on the trails can have a huge positive effect for you and your running

Running mates • This month, you share the benefits of adding cycling to your training, why you want to do more gym training, and how running clubs are helping newcomers take up the sport

What cross training should I do? • Sharnika Pillai, 33, a medical secretary from Nottinghamshire, wants to know what workout is best for runners

We hang out with Anita Bullen • Teaching assistant, 53, from Cromer, Norfolk

NOTTS WOMEN RUNNERS • This friendly, inclusive group is committed to helping more women take up running

IT WAS QUITE MAGICAL IN A WAY BECAUSE OF THE FACT WE DIDN’T HAVE A CLUE WHAT WE WERE DOING! • Juliette Denny took on an epic goal for her first run challenge; back in 2017, she ran 100 miles for charity. You’d think running marathons after that would be a cinch but no, running’s not like that, and Juliette found that training for the London Marathon meant going right back to the beginning

JULIETTE’S ESSENTIAL KIT • Must-haves when Juliette is out on the trails

SECRETS OF THE ELITES • How do Britain’s elite marathon runners make running 26.2 miles look so easy? We find out…

THE ONES TO WATCH – AND CHEER! • A stellar international field has been announced at this year’s TCS London Marathon, including a number of Brits. At the time of publication, those set to toe the line include...

TALES FROM THE POD • Esther and Holly are finding it’s not...