“I won the races but I was in tears afterwards”

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ISSUE 128 || AUGUST 2020

This month we…

…gave kudos

We couldn’t have done it without…

Hannah is an award winning running coach based in Bath.

Essential running kit

The eight key bits of gear that help Suzie get the miles in

SABRINA VERJEE CONQUERS THE WAINWRIGHTS

A veterinary surgeon has become the first female to run a continuous round of all 214 of Alfred Wainwright’s Lake District peaks.

Lockdown running boom

The number of people downloading the NHS-backed Couch

66%

The percentage of people who’ve found a greater appreciation

Parkrun spreads its wings around the world

Our beloved UK-born-and-bred parkrun is partnering

SWAP SEA BREEZE FOR SEAWHEEZE IN 2020

The infamous Lululemon SeaWheeze Half Marathon and

Hamburg runners wait with baited breath for green light

Those with a place in the Hamburg Marathon, re-scheduled

This month we love…

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NEW GEAR

Summer just got more exciting with these latest releases

Keep fit at home with the kids off school

Joe Wicks may have stepped out of the limelight for now, but there’s still plenty of ways to stay active and healthy with your kids at home

HEALTH

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

Katrina Hart

Paralympian and 100m/200m sprinter Katrina competes in the T37 classification

FUEL

Try these three quick recipes for an easy yet nutritious

Running to catch up

Laura Fountain is a mother, a running coach, a personal

This month’s wise women

BANGS CAREY-CAMPBELL

CLINIC

Slowly integrating ballistic exercises into your weekly strength and conditioning routine may have a dramatic, positive effect on your overall running fitness and performance

READY TO BEGIN?

five ballistic exercises that will improve y our running

MY ROUTE

Ellie McLeod works and runs in London but is currently in lockdown in beautiful St Albans, where she’s been exploring the parks and lakes

Are virtual physio appointments as effective as those in person?

Is it better to hold off seeing a physio if all that’s offered is a virtual appointment for the time being? Or is it better to crack on with rehab whichever way it comes? There’s only one way to find out…

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Running mates

Because we run better together

Race against time

We’re all desperate to get back out on the start line, but the future for events is desperately vague. Race directors everywhere are having to move quickly and respond to ever-changing goalposts, while us runners are holding our breath waiting for announcements. What’s it like to be a race director right now? What was it like to put on one of the last races before lockdown? And what does the future hold? So many questions!

The Bath Half 2020: a timeline

Andrew Taylor talks us through the shifting landscape

The London Marathon

Hugh Brasher, Event Director of London Marathon Events, discusses the future of the world’s most popular marathons

White Star Running

Andy Palmer, Race Director, White Star Running

SHORT, SWEET, SUBLIME

Marathoner-in-training Emma Campbell reflects on the 5K and how all runners, no matter how accomplished, should keep a special place for it in their hearts

KUDOS!

If you forget to record your run on Strava, did it even happen? The much-loved app is a crucial part of our toolbox, and it’s about to get even better. We have a run-through of the new features, and give kudos where it’s due

GET YOUR RUNNING BACK ON TRACK

Coronavirus has upset everyone’s routines, be they work, school or fitness habits. It’s time to get back on it

Nikki Love

Nikki’s passion is adventure running. From the JungleUltra in Peru to running around Ireland in 32 days, she’s up for it. She talks racing, trails and shifting goals

ESSENTIAL KIT SUPPLEMENTS

Ensure your body is supported with these supplements, designed to bring balance and aid recovery

ESSENTIAL SUMMER COMFORT

Head into the sunset in pure comfort with our pick of the best summer luxury essentials

ESSENTIAL SOCKS

Getting by with pairs that have seen better days? Check

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

If you’re heading for a staycation this summer, make sure you’ve packed these basics

GROUP TEST

NEW RELEASE & MINIMAL SHOES

BEST IN TECH HEADPHONES

Bringing you the best headphones for those banging summer tunes

IN FOCUS: MUSCLES

How do muscles actually work? And what can we, as runners, do to preserve and look after these precious assets?

Exercises for stability and strength

Anne-Marie Lategan takes us through eight exercises that will help knees that are recovering from injury. Doing these will improve flexibility and stability, as well as building strength throughout your body

Perfect form Single leg calf raises

Make sure your calves don’t let you down: time to strengthen and stretch

Nutrition Food miles

Supercharge your training by eating well

Laurie Hooper

Founder of The Natural Deodorant Co, Laurie Hooper, talks juggling life as a busy working mum, fitness for wellbeing and giant doughnuts

Ayurveda Balancing act

Ayurveda – translated literally as the science of life

Now try this.

Integrate Ayurveda medicine into your daily routine with these suggestions

Your questions answered

How to speed up, marathon-day essentials and the power of porridge. Plus how to support a growing pregnancy bump

RACE

Virtual races – but the running is real! Your race is cancelled but you can still train, take part in an event anywhere in the word and even collect a medal at the end – just sign up for one of these virtual races. It’s a case of globetrotting rather than armchair travel…

Chrissie Wellington

Chrissie is a true icon, not only because of her unrivalled achievements in the world of triathlon, but also because of her activism and charitable work all over the world