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ISSUE 160 || APRIL 2023

THE TEAM

senior Editor Esther Newman SENIOR ART EDITOR Alex

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Hello!

issue 160 || April 2023

CALL-TO-ARMSTOEND THEENJOYMENT GAP

New research shows a huge difference in enjoyment levels between men and women in sport

NEWGEAR

Go the whole nine yards and look epic for 26.2 miles

Make sure my trainers fit properly?

how do i...?

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

life coach Laura Fountain is a running coach,

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

MY BEST RACE

London Landmarks Half Marathon

Events

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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

TRAIL RUNNING

Running mates

Because we run better together

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

CLUB OF THE MONTH

THE EXPERTS

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Your questions answered

Why and how to activate your glutes, top weight-loss tips and what to do if you have a pain in the butt. Plus, the lowdown on maximalist trainers

DEAD SEA MARATHON

ISRAEL

PETERBOROUGH / FOLKSWORTH 15

An icy morning but the warmest of welcomes, says Gina Crane

YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE

Learn from the pros with the next issue

DIARY

This issue, our race selections go from on-the-doorstep to far-flung, and include options in three continents ranging from one mile to ultra distance. There’s a great summer of running ahead of us… so see you on the start line!

NANCY HOBBS

There was a time, as little as 30 years ago, when it was rare, if not unheard of, to see women running on the trails. It’s thanks to pioneers such as Nancy Hobbs that this has now turned on its head

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 plain sailing when it comes to training for races and often, it’s the brain that gives you more strife than the body. Whether it’s nerves, imposter syndrome or a rogue competitive spirit, it’s hard to tame the brain…

How to... CROSS TRAIN A runner’s secret weapon

Did you know that in order to be a better runner, you shouldn’t just be running? If you want to know the one thing that will make you fitter and faster, it’s this: other training!Try these for starters…

TRAIN FOR A MARATHON

(on 3 runs a week )

MARATHON TRAINING PLAN

This plan is designed to prepare you to

Haylene Ryan-Causer

Haylene is a master’s athlete from South Africa

kit

How we test Our kit is tested by

ESSENTIAL KIT

NEW RELEASE SHOES

ESSENTIAL MODEST KIT

Getting the right gear is crucial to feeling comfortable and enjoying every run

ESSENTIAL TOPS

Spring ain’t summer, so layer up as necessary

Long -distance TEST

Rachel is inseparable from her Coros sports watch

GROUP TEST CAPRIS & SHORTS

We promise it’s warming up out there! Cast those leggings aside…

ESSENTIAL WATCHES

Choosing the right watch is an important decision. Let us take the testing strain for you

3 of the best apps

Technology can make fitness more affordable and accessible too

BOOTCAMP

Fastpacking | Resistance band workout | Perfect form

Where’s your next adventure?

Our favourite routes for a fastpacking escape

Resistance band workout

Resistance band workouts offer so much flexibility to easily work on your strength; you can tailor the level of your workouts and easily take them with you when you travel Workout created

Tree pose {Vrikshasana}

YOGA POSES FOR RUNNERS

Understanding RED- S

This health condition is rife among runners: so what is it, how can you avoid it, and what can you do if it affects you?

Rebecca Quinlan

Rebecca, 34, from Chelmsford in Essex, under-fuelled her

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