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HEADLINES

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

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Bea Skin Care Solar Defence SPF 30 £25,

NEW GEAR

From massage belts to massaging shoes and wedgie-free undies, we’ve got you covered

Use kinesiology tape properly

For all runners, avoiding injury is the number one priority. Can kinesiology tape (or k-tape) help? And if so, how?

3 RUNNER RESCUE REMEDIES

Best for chafing Dr. Lipp Original Nipple Balm

HEALTH

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

Liz Warner

Runner and philanthropist Liz Warner is taking on 30 marathons in 30 countries, before turning 30 this June

FUEL

Eat your way happy with these healthy bites

This month’s wise women

Good Habits, Bad Habits Wendy Wood £20, Macmillan

Finding me time

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

CLINIC

The neck supports the head and protects nerves carrying information from the brain to the rest of the body. With more than 100 muscles in your neck, head and face, it’s vital to keep them functioning well

Events

Lakeland Trails The Lakeland Trails series attracts 12,500

MY ROUTE

Runner, coach and trainer for GoodGym Newcastle (@goodgym_newcastle), Anji Andrews shares her favourite route in her beloved home town

Should I foam roll every day?

Most of us have a foam roller, but do we use it enough? And even if we do, is it the best way to aid recovery and running performance?

“It makes me see my body differently”

After smashing the London Vitality 10,000 last year in her underwear, Shareefa J has a new mission in her sights: the London Marathon…

My MARATHON Special

Taking on the London Marathon is the experience of a lifetime. But we know only too well how nerve-wracking it can be in the days (and hours) leading up to the event. We asked the most inspiring women in running to tell us what they would tell themselves ahead of their first marathon, to get you pumped before stepping on to the start line. We believe in you!

EXCUSES TO GO RUNNING

Our new columnist, the legendary adventurer and barefoot queen Anna McNuff, adjusts her mindset to find her passion for running again

Back to School

The way we run can often be the cause of the injuries we get. But what if we could change this cause and effect? We found out how form is the secret key to unlock our strength, our endurance and our resilience

The POWER of running

The running community inspired Nicola Miller to set up A Mile In Her Shoes, to enable all women to access the benefits of fitness. Here she explains how it started – and how we can help

Emma Campbell

As part of the Celebrate You campaign, Emma ran the 2019 Vitality 10,000 in her pants. She’s running it again this year and the Virgin Money London Marathon – all following her third cancer diagnosis. This is her story

Running mates

This month, you share the joy of heading out for a run, as well as the amazing benefits of combining running and community work. Great work #WRTribe

Your questions answered

How to liven up boring runs, do your first speed session, eradicate chafing, worry less about diabetes and deal with naysayers

Joyce Smith

Joyce set world records and won the London Marathon at a time when women were only beginning to run longer distance events

GIVE IT A TRI

Triathlon may sound complicated, but it needn’t be. Here’s how to train for a first but successful sprint triathlon

Ruth Purbrook

Triathlete Ruth talks about the struggle to get out of bed and how running is the best way to unwind

SPRING ESSENTIALS 

Spring means new goals, new PBs (hopefully) and new shoes!

ESSENTIAL LIGHT JACKETS

We hope the sun is coming out to play, but just in case it’s not, we recommend these lightweight running jackets

ESSENTIAL HAIR CARE

Our hair goes through a lot, because we wash it a lot. Give it some love with these little beauties…

ESSENTIAL BELTS

Whether you’re on a long run, doing canicross or hiking, a belt or bumbag to carry your essentials can be key (pun unintended)

Long-distance TEST

Louise has been churning out the winter miles in her midlayer

ESSENTIAL SOCKS 

Keep your feet warm, comfortable and sweat-free on your spring runs with these

GROUP TEST T-SHIRTS

Running tees are now so technical and offer so much in terms of breathability and style. Check out the latest releases this spring

BEST IN TECH PORTABLESPEAKERS

Find that extra motivation to workout with some banging tunes

Child’s play Runs in the family

Introduce children to running in the right way and you could be introducing them to a hobby they’ll enjoy for life

Modified press-ups

Press-ups improve strength, which improves your technique and speed

Get trail strong

Do strength exercises that target your core, upper body and lower body, with Anne-Marie Lategan, to get strong enough for the gnarliest trail running

Vegan feasts

Skyrunning twins Sanna and Lina El Kott have an impressive side hustle: as a foody double-act. Here are their favourite meals to replenish tired legs after a long run

Fiona Oakes

The founder of Vegan Runners, Fiona holds four world records including the fastest aggregate time for a woman to run a marathon on each continent

POLAR NIGHT HALF MARATHON

Lisa Jackson went to the Arctic Circle in search of the Northern Lights – and to complete her first ever snow race

DIARY

Races in May, June and July