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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Womens Running

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

ASHLING MURPHY • The murder of Irish teacher Ashling while she was running has rocked our community

A SPINE-TINGLING WIN

REST DAYS CRUCIAL TO OVERALL HEALTH

This month we love…

NEW GEAR • Nothing motivates us better than great new kit!

Warm up my spine before I run? • Stretching is probably the most overlooked component in any sport, especially running, and few of us think about mobilising our spine before a run

BRITS NEED A NUTRITION RESET • The latest nutrition, beauty and health headlines. Because running doesn’t end at your feet

3 PERFORMANCE BOOSTS

Vicky Hogg • Former footballer Vicky Hogg is now a longdistance running specialist and JOGLE veteran

FUEL • And now, the winner of the best carby fuel: all hail the mighty banana! Plus, oaty breakfast fuel and the lowdown on pre-run plant-based peril

3 OF THE BEST Oat-based breakfasts

EAT WELL • SHOULD I AVOID PLANT-BASED FOODS IN THE RUN UP TO TRAINING?

MEAL MATHS • Toss the ingredients together for a light lunch. Add a scattering of seeds for an extra protein hit

Take it from the top

This month’s wise women

CLINIC • Runners are often lazy when it comes to strength work, yet it should be an essential component of every runner’s training plan. Emily Doyle gets into the nitty gritty for us

Richmond Park, Richmond Upon Thames, London • Natasha Bain relies on loops of Richmond Park to test that she’s marathon ready

Events

Should I have a protein shake immediately after my run? • Many runners find it hard to eat after a run, even though they know it’s essential for recovery. Is reaching for a protein shake the answer?

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“IT WAS A HUGE THING; I’VE HAD TWO HEART SURGERIES, STOPPED RUNNING FOR AGES AND STILL MANAGED TO RUN 100k” • after giving up running in her teens due to a serious heart condition, Charlotte is back and she’s more than making up for lost time…

CHARLOTTE’S ESSENTIAL KIT • Must-haves when Charlotte is out on a run

Running mates • Because we run better together

How to overcome IMPOSTER SYNDROME • If you’ve ever felt like you’re not a good enough runner, it’s time to change your mindset

“I felt I didn’t belong” • Mum-of-two Emily Cleary, 43, dealt with her feelings of Imposter Syndrome to run a half marathon, and now there’s no stopping her!

Banishing Imposter Syndrome • Be compassionate with yourself: would you say the negative things you say to yourself to a friend?

FOR ALL THE WRONG REASONS… • Emma Campbell looks back at a time when she relied on running to mitigate an unhealthy body image

COACH • How to enter any race || 10K PB training plan || How I train

In it to WIN IT • If you want to sign up to your first (or next) race but aren’t sure where...