We couldn’t have done it without…

Emma Kirk-Odunubi Emma is a sports scientist

THE TEAM

SENIOR EDITOR Esther Newman SENIOR ART EDITOR Alex

Hello!

ISSUE 186 || JUNE 2025 Please bear with

Marathon success

The UK marathon season came to a peak at the end of April, with both the London and Manchester events taking place on the same day, both with incredible performances from the female athletes

MARATHON FEVER SWEEPS THE COUNTRY

As 2025 shapes up to be a recordbreaking year

NEW GEAR

Our picks of the best of the summer gear to put a pep in your step

Choose the right type of running shoes to minimise injuries?

A simple test with a brown paper envelope can help you choose the right running shoes for you

HEALTH

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

Denise Stephenson

After Denise discovered running, she co-created the Emancipated Run Crew, to provide black and brown runners a safe environment in which to celebrate movement

FUEL

The latest nutrition to nourish your body and fuel your running

DOES YOUR CUP OVERFLOWETH?

LIFE COACH Laura Fountain is a running coach,

This month’s wise women

PERSONAL BEST: FROM ROCK BOTTOM TO THE TOP

INJURY CLINIC

Quadriceps strain

London Landmarks Half Marathon

LONDON

Can online coaching replace a real coach?

What is the best way to improve your running training, and hit that PB: using a one-to-one running coach, or opting for digital training app?

WHERE’S THE RUB? ERM, EVERYWHERE!

Trail running

Sarah Ackland

Sarah Ackland – architect, feminist and runner – talks about the need for much more progress when it comes to liberation for all women who want to run safely and without fear on the streets of London

THE JOURNEY TO THE SUPERHALFS

The journey to the SuperHalfs

THE RACES

The journey to the SuperHalfs

THE ISSUES

The journey to the SuperHalfs

TALES FROM THE POD

It was a thoroughly mixed bag for our intrepid marathon runners on April 27th: here we share how they got on, from start to finish…

EAT BETTER WITH 90-30-50

This diet has gone crazy on TikTok, with advocates telling us that these three simple numbers could make you run easier, feel fitter and get stronger. But how does it work and should you have a go?

THE EXPERTS

Lisa Jackson is a clinical hypnotherapist and the

Your questions answered

SUPPORT NETWORK

SURF CITY MARATHON

USA

DIARY

Our community is so inclusive, with many race events offering a variety of distances, from 3K beginner runs all the way up to ultramarathons. Some events last for a day, some a weekend and others a season, and many welcome team runners as well as individuals. Wherever you’re running, see you on the start line!

Georgia Hunter Bell

Georgia , who won bronze at the Paris Olympics last year, has shaken up the world of athletics, showing that age doesn’t have to be a barrier to success

COACH

Endurance | | Half marathon plan |

BUILD ENDURANCE {WITHOUT BURNING OUT}

What would you say if we told you that building endurance is about running really slowly? Hard to believe? Well, it’s true; most gains come from dialling down your speed a notch or 10. Now we’ve got your attention, let’s learn more about building endurance safely and happily

HALF MARATHON PLANS

A half marathon is the kind of distance that elicits praise from even the most hard-hearted non runner. Most cities run half marathons and it’s hard not to get swept in this joyous event, whether spectator or participant. And it’s a good distance to train for; challenging enough to be satisfying but not too time-consuming that it takes over your life. 10 weeks to the starting pistol – let’s go!

FIRST-TIMER PLAN

This plan is for runners training for their

HALF MARATHON IMPROVERS PLAN

This plan is for runners with more experience.

Olivia Jankowska & Zaineb Abelque

The founders of Athene club talk about enabling women to connect with nature and wellness

kit

Shoes || Clothes || Tech

ESSENTIAL KIT

NEW TRAIL SHOES

ESSENTIAL JACKETS

From light to sturdy and everything in between, we test run coats to see you through four seasons

ESSENTIAL TOPS

A lightweight top to see you through summer (and beyond) is worth its weight in gold

ESSENTIAL SHORTS

From light-as-a-feather short shorts, to long-distance workhorses and a period-proof pair…

ESSENTIAL SHORT LEGGINGS

Finding the perfect leggings that don’t bunch around the ankles is a tough call: we’re on it!

ESSENTIAL TALL LEGGINGS

Esther’s on a quest to find the best leggings for tall birds; and she’s found four of them!

ESSENTIAL TECH

We scour the shelves for kit that will help you train, wherever and however it suits you

How to race overseas

Getting yourself to the start line of any race is a tough process; Do but when you’ve signed up for an event overseas, there are added considerations both logistically and physically

The run faster super circuit

You can’t speed up without powering up. Build strength in the key powerhouses of your body including glutes, core, hip flexors and calves, and increase your cardio endurance with high knees running and mountain climbers

Cat-cow pose

A stalwart in the yoga handbook, this classic spine mobiliser should be part of your daily stretching routine. Get down on the mat; we’ll show you how

5easy nutrition tips for runners

Warrior nutritionist Jess Hillard charts her top five