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ISSUE 156 || DECEMBER 2022

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EDITOR Esther Newman SENIOR ART EDITOR Alex Duce

Hello!

ISSUE 156 || DECEMBER 2022

This month we...

…got inspired By the marathon women that went

LIFE STYLE

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MPS CALL FOR NHS MENOPAUSE HEALTH CHECKS FOR OVER 45S

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

BUFF to shine: this month’s sustainability spotlight…

BUFF is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its

RED JANUARY 2023

T his winter is in full swing and

This month’s amazing women

Lucy Charles-Barclay: Congratulations to Lucy Charles-Barclay (left) who

This month we love...

LUSH NAKED MASCARA £10, lush.com/uk Easy to use,

NEW GEAR

Need a race-day shoe? Sure you do! Check out the new Endorphin Pro below…

Stay warm, dry, and comfortable when running in the cold?

Running in colder conditions can be challenging, as your body has to work harder to keep your vital organs warm, but wearing the right kit can help. We take a deep dive into Merino wool and look at its warming and wicking qualities

HEALTH

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

Megan Mason

Megan switched from hating running to falling in love with it. Even though she has run all over the world, the trails of Epping Forest hold a special place in her heart

FUEL

The latest nutrition to nourish your body and fuel your running

EAT WELL

ARE THERE ANY FESTIVE FOODS THAT COULD AID MYTRAINING?

Let’s hear it for the crowds

LIFE COACH Laura Fountain is a running coach,

This month’s wise women

HOW (NOT) TO BE STRONG ALEX SCOTT £20,

IN JURY CLINIC

Hip flexor strain

MY BEST RACE

Windsor Castle to Brighton seafront

Events

SAVE £5O and run with Women’s Running! Find

Is Pilates better for runners than yoga?

We need strength, mobility and good posture, but should we grab a yoga mat or Pilates socks?

What’s so good about trails?

In Sabrina Pace-Humphreys’ new bi-monthly column, she’ll be introducing us to her passion: trail running. With a mix of practical advice and inspiring words, her aim is to get you out there too

“ The only way to encourage more women like me to become part of this sport is to keep showing up. We belong in the running world no matter our race, colour or faith ”

Semeena Khan is a runner, coach, ASICS Frontrunner and keen ambassador for South Asian women in sport. From training her cousins to their first 5K to picking up an award for her services to her local community, she’s making huge strides

RULE BREAKERS!

We’ve all heard of Kathrine Switzer and know how her pioneering ambition changed the course of history for women in running – but she wasn’t alone. Throughout the 60s and 70s there were many exceptional athletes who broke the mould and had a massive impact on outdated rules. Let’s hear it for the rulebreakers

FINDING EXCUSES NOT TO RUN

Emma Campbell is in that classic loop of knowing she’ll feel better if she runs, but not being able to lace up and get out

Christmas gift guide

Look no further for the very best Christmas run gifts! Whether you’re after a little something for a friend or partner, or you need to leave a hefty hint for something to fill out the toe of your own stocking, you’ve come to the right place

READER’S CHOICE AWARDS 2022

Which brands, charities, sportswomen, races, kit and, let’s face it, fuel, has got you running further and happier this year? We asked you to tell us your favourites so we could celebrate them all. Whether they’re inspiring your fundraising efforts, giving you itchy feet, recording your precious achievements, or protecting you against the elements, each is important to our awesome community of women runners

Running mates

Because we run better together

Just me, my dog and your podcast

Business owner Kathryn Timms, 42, from Somerset, loves

FOXY L ADIES

CLUB OF THE MONTH

We hang out with Charlotte Hurst

Charlotte, 41, a chiropractor from Worcestershire

TCS LONDON MARATHON

On Sunday 2 October, Esther ran the London Marathon along with 42,000 others – how did she find it?

BERLIN MARATHON

Tina Chantrey recommends you add this race to your bucket list, as becoming a #berlinlegend will stay with you forever!

Win! £3OO TO SPEND AT run.

There are three chances to win in this fabulous prize giveaway!

DIARY

We’re looking at winter-intospring dates now and, as you’d expect, there’s a great selection of spring marathons to choose from. We’ve also got some fun stuff like night runs, glow runs, inflatable runs and fancy dress runs. See you on the start line!

SHELLY-ANN FRASER-PRYCE

She is sassy, speedy and an advocate for change in sport. Not only is Jamaican athlete Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce one of the greatest ever female sprinters, she is supporting the next generation of athletes to aim even higher

COACH

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THE BASE TRAINING & PLANNING AHEAD PLAN

It’s time to take stock. Don’t worry, we’re not suggesting make big life changes here, but we are advocating a bit of forethought when it comes to your running goals for 2023…

Cari Hughes

Cari is one of the UK’s most distinguished young runners

KIT

Shoes || Clothes || Tech

ESSENTIAL KIT

NEW RELEASE SHOES

ESSENTIAL TRAIL SHOES

Kit yourself to face the mud, leaves, ice and more this winter

ESSENTIAL BRAS

The right suppo rt for the right workout

Long -distance TEST

Rachel Ifans will not be separated from her hi-viz hoody

GROUP TEST LEGGINGS

We don’t want much but we do want comfort, performance and pockets, right?

ESSENTIAL PACKS

When you’re training for a big race, you get a bit attached to your pack, so choose a good one

ESSENTIAL WORKOUT MATS

Whether you’re a downward-dog or a jumping-lunge type of person, you need a mat that doesn’t budge an inch

ESSENTIAL ACCESSORIES

Clever tech to help you run better and get strong this winter

3 of the best apps

Technology can make fitness more affordable and accessible too

BOOTCAMP

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15-minute cardio burn

A short workout to get your heart pumping: pick up your weights and leave your comfort zone at the door

Calf stretch

Even the laziest of us can manage a calf stretch, can’t we? Bread and butter of the stretching world, this daily dose cures stiffness and pain

Wonen's Running

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Giorgia Wylie

Despite never seeing herself as a runner, Giorgia now runs five times a week

Your questions answered

Trail running book and film recommendations, how to run in the snow and ways to avoid getting diarrhoea if you have IBS. Plus why runners retch after hard runs

Runnersneed

Womensrunning

womensrunning.co.uk

FREE exclusive socks

Visit womensrunning. co.uk/X22WRP

TOG 24

TOG24.com

LEDLENSER

www.ledlenser.co.uk

Runderwear

runderwear.co.uk

Forest Runner

WONENSRUNNING

WWW.WONENSRUNNING.CO.UK

HARRIER

ESSENTIAL EXTRAS

THE NATIONAL RUNNING SHOW

nationalrunningshow.com

Mind

FIND THE JOY IN EVERY RUN

TIS THE SEASON TO BE JOGGING!

BROOKS RUNNING

www.brooksrunning.co.uk

YEO GOT THIS

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