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Sometimes, it feels as though the bad news just keeps

THE CHALLENGE

Every month, WR challenges you to complete a different

“RUNNING MADE ME HAPPY– IT WAS BETTER FOR ME AND FOR EVERYONE AROUND ME”

Emma Cockroft was using her hectic lifestyle to numb herself when she went through tough times – until running gave her a better way to stay positive that has completely changed her outlook

CUT THE WINING!

A report, produced by the World Cancer Research Fund

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THE PERCENTAGE OF PREGNANT WOMEN IN THE UK WHO QUIT

WEIGHT BALLOONING?

A swallowable gastric balloon could help the obese

Q & A

I’VE RECENTLY INCREASED MY TRAINING BUT I’M STARTING

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THE PERCENTAGE OF BRITISH ADULTS ANXIOUS ABOUT VISITING

WHAT’S IN YOUR BABY’S FOOD?

Researchers have found that around three-quarters of

PAINKILLER PROBLEMS

Taking anti-inflammatory painkillers for just seven

Q & A

I AM 43 AND FOUR MONTHS PREGNANT. I’M ALSO A LITTLE

CUT THE COMMUTE

Those who have a long commute – of 60 minutes or over

SAY CHEESE!

Cheese lovers, listen up! A new study has found that

(3 OF THE BEST)

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SAVVY SWAP

Love pesto but can’t afford to fork out for pricey

LUNCH OF THE MONTH

In need of some lunch inspiration? Get it from Chloe!

STRIKE A POSE

TRY THESE YOGA POSES TO BUILD YOUR STRENGTH, FLEXIBILITY AND BALANCE. ALL WORKING ON PROPRIOCEPTION, THESE EXERCISES WILL HELP IMPROVE YOUR RUNNING TECHNIQUE.

RUNNING TECH

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BACK ON TRACK

HIT YOUR LOCAL TRACK IN STYLE FOR SUMMER SPEEDWORK WITH THIS ESSENTIAL KIT

PASTURES NEW

Running mum Claire Chamberlain resolves to get over her post-marathon blues by signing up for a new challenge…

“I WAS RELAXED AND VOID OF ANY PRECONCEIVED GOALS”

Day job Former A&E nurse, currently focusing on

WELL WIZARD

Our annoyingly cheerful ultrarunner Damian Hall has been running up mountains in Austria and wearing a strange hat

Neglecting strength work

Do you ever see “strength and conditioning” on your

“MY SISTER’S TERMINAL ILLNESS INSPIRED ME TO BECOME A MARATHON RUNNER”

Despite only taking up running at 48, she’s done three marathons and six 100K walking e vents, set up two park runs and raised over £18,000 for charity. Lisa Jack son meets the woman the y call The Unstoppable Dawn Paul

“I DON’T THINK MOST PARENTS THINK NSPCC WILL BECOME PART OF THEIR LIVES”

AFTER HER DAUGHTER, SOPHIE PARKINSON, DIED BY SUICIDE THREE YEARS AGO, RUTH MOSS WAS DETERMINED TO DO ALL SHE COULD TO SUPPORT THE NSPCC - A CHARITY THAT HAD BECOME AN IMPORTANT PART OF THEIR LIVES. NOW RUTH HAS SET UP A TRIBUTE FUND FOR THE NSPCC AND WILL BE RUNNING OUR WOMEN’S RUNNING RACE SERIES EVENT IN GLASGOW TO FUNDRAISE FOR THE CHARITY

HAVE YOUR SAY

The article ‘Running away from yourself’ (June 2017

YOUR RUNS

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Every session counts!

YOU PACK A LOT INTO YOUR TRAINING WEEK, SO MAKE SURE YOUR PRECIOUS TIME ISN’T WASTED

STARTER FOR 10

WARMING UP FOR 10 MINUTES IS A STANDAR DRECO MMENDATION FOR RUNNERS - BUT WHAT EFFECT DOES IT REALLY HAVE? WE FIND OUT THE TRUTH ABOUT WARM - UPS

VARIETY PERFORMANCE

TRY SOMETHING NEW TO SHAKE UP YOUR TRANING AND BOOST YOUR RUNNING

FROM ZERO TO HERO

THESE THREE WOMEN ARE LIVING PROOFT HAT IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO TAKE UP

RUNNING ON THE LIMIT

HOW DO YOU FIND THE BALANCE BETWEEN TRAINING HARD FOR THE SPORT YOU LOVE AND PROTECTING YOUR HEALTH AND HOME LIFE? CHRISTINA MACDONALD ASKS THE EXPERTS

“RUNNING NEARLY MY LIFE”

OUR SPORT CAN BE A LIFELINE - BUT, TAKEN TOO FAR, IT CAN BE LIFE LIMITING. HERE, GEMMA BELL SHARES HER STORY OF RUNNING OUT OF CONTROL

TIME & STRIDE

IF YOU LOVE RUNNING AND WANT TO CONTINUE WAY IN TO YOU ROLD AGE, HERE’S OUR GUIDE TO HOW YOU CAN TURN BACK THE CLOCK AND RUN RIGHT THE WAY THROUGH TO YOUR 100S

Smile inside

PEACE AND HAPPINESS CAN SOMETIMES SEEM LIKE ELUSIVE CONCEPTS IN OUR FAST - PACED WORLD. BUT, AS A RUNNER, YOU’ RE ALREADY ON THE PATH TO CONTENTMENT. CLAIRE CHAMBERLAIN DISCOVERS MORE

FEAST FOR FITNESS

WHEN YOU’ RE TRAINING HARD, IT’ S VITAL TO EAT WELL.

TIME FOR TABATA

THESE FOUR-MINUTE WORKOUTS ARE PERFECT FOR STAYING FIT ON HOLIDAY

VISION EXPRESS

PROTECT YOURE YES FROM GLARE IN THESE SPORT - SPECIFIC SUNGLASSES

OPTIMAL EXTRAS

HERE’S SOME OF THE BEST KIT, AND ESSENTIAL ACCESSORIE, TO GET YOUR THROUGH YOUR SUMMER TRAIL RACES

THE NATURAL GYM

Turn the trails into your workout space, to boost your fitness and mix up your training sessions

WORTH THE SACRIFICE

Want to run faster but not sure how disciplined you need to be? Christina Macdonald asks the experts whether improving means changing your habits and lifestyle

WE WANT YOU!

Would you like to join us and our Women’s Running Race Series team as a marshal? If so, we would really like to hear from you!

BETTER BY HALF

Looking for a half-marathon PB this autumn? Here’ s how the other half run…

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KESWICK MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL Jenny Bozon questions her

BLOWN AWAY

JENNY BOZON RETURNS HOME FROM THE LAKE DISTRICT INSPIRED - AND A LITTLE WINDSWEPT - AFTER A BLUSTERY WEEKEND AT THE KESWICK MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL

YES, WE CAN!

THE FIRST WOMEN CAN MARATHON WAS A TRULY STUNNING WAY TO INTRODUCE NEWCOMERS TO 26. 2 - MILE RACING

SUN, SWEAT & SUSPICIOUS RUNNERS

WITH HER RUNNING SHOES - AND DISCO PANTS - PACKED, JENNY BOZON JETS OFF TO

THE WIGHT STUFF

LISA JACKSON SAILS TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A FUN - FILLED RUNNING FESTIVAL T HAT TICKS ALL THE BOXES

HIGHER THINGS

EVEN IN THE HEAT OF A SUMMER MARATHON, VIEWS OF MONT ST MICHEL OFFER CALM CONTEMPLATION