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ISSUE 122 || FEBRUARY 2020

HEADLINES

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

NEW GEAR

From toe socks and bamboo hoodies to intelligent jackets, here’s the best new kit

Choose the right pair of running shoes for me

You know the feeling: the sun is up and you feel like going out for a run to start improving your fitness. But do you have the right type of shoes for your personal running style and needs?

HEALTH

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

Victoria Ratcliffe

Getting the running bug after the birth of her second daughter, Victoria has run a sub-3hr marathon and loves her local hills

FUEL

Try these three quick recipes for an easy yet ever-nutritious meal or snack, perfect for the health conscious runner

Cross country sexism must be stamped out

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

CLINIC

As the second largest long bone in the body, the shin bone, anatomically known as the tibia, provides a huge amount of support to the rest of the body

MY ROUTE

Mum of three boys and regular buggy runner, Fran Sille is currently marathon training. Her local stretch of the Th ames Path National Trail provides the perfect route for longer runs

Events

Time to book a weekend away? Escape to the Isle of

Can compression gear really help with recovery?

Look up compression kit and you might be surprised at the cost. So is it worth investing in this gear, or are there cheaper ways to help boost your recovery?

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“Running is definitely my therapy”

Kerllen Rego has built a career out of her desire to motivate other women to live a mentally and physically healthy life. And the thing that sets her apart? Her warts-n-all approach…

RESET YOUR RESOLUTIONS

Adjust your mindset right now: you have NOT failed if those rash New Year’s resolutions have been tougher than expected. With a little tweak here and t here, you can nai l your goa ls simply by reframing them

Anatomy of a Running shoe

The tech in running shoes can be mind-boggling: we find out how they can make you run better, and how to choose the right ones for you

Running mates Because we run better together

This month, you share your views on running without a watch, how to sleep better and why joining a running club can help you make friends in a new area. Great work #WRTribe.

Your questions answered

Essential advice from our expert team on everything from keeping safe on night runs, to stinky running kit, calcium intake and hysterectomy recovery. Plus, how to make the most of very, very limited running time

Beth Bonner

Credited as the first woman to run an official sub-three hour marathon, Beth set a historical first at the New York City Marathon in 1971

Could you be a coach?

Run coaches are super fast, elite runners with years of experience, right? Wrong! If you have the time and the enthusiasm, you could end up training your very own running group. What are you waiting for?

TRAIN FOR A MARATHON

Got a spring half marathon in the diary? It’s not too late to get started! Whether you’re a first-timer or a PB hunter, we’ve got the last-minute plan for you

Elisabet Barnes

Swedish ultrarunner and coach Elisabet talks flexible training, specificity and hiking

WINTER ESSENTIALS NEW RELEASE SHOES

As training load starts to increase for spring races, make sure you have the right footwear to reach your goals

ESSENTIAL ARM SLEEVES

For those awkward runs where the temperature is changeable or hard to guess, these accessories can come in very handy

ESSENTIAL TIGHTS

Can you ever own enough tights? Check out these new releases

GROUP TEST WINTER TOPS

A cosy winter top will look after you over the next few months… here are the ones we really love to run in

BEST IN TECH HEADPHONES

You’ll find ultimate distraction from the pain locker with these new release headphones

The perfect recovery tool

Yoga nidra, also known as yogic sleep, is the practice of the deepest relaxation you can experience between waking and sleeping. But how can it help improve your life and your running?

The lunge

Lunges involve a wider range of motion than running – so they will make running feel easier

Get marathon strong

Avoid injury by ensuring your lower limbs and core are strong enough for marathon training this spring, with these key exercises, says Anne-Marie Lategan

Beetroot

Exactly what does this beautifully coloured vegetable have to offer runners?

Lina and Sanna El Kott

Skyrunning superstars Lina and Sanna talk about their passion for their plant-based diet

Vegan feasts

The whole family will get stuck into these delicious family favourites from BOSH! Healthy Vegan

Head first

Tuning into your mind while training your body could help you to fulfil your running goals

LAS VEGAS MARATHON

A marathon in Las Vegas: you know it’s going to be crazy, but you can’t imagine how crazy! Tina Chantrey ran the Rock ’n’ Rock Las Vegas Marathon, to roll her running dice and see where the chips would fall

THE SKYMASTERS

The world’s best skyrunners battled it out for the Series win in Italy. Katie Campbell Spyrka watched in awe

NEW YORK MARATHON

Seasoned marathoner Melanie Angel takes on yet another bucket list race in the Big Apple

DIARY

Races in March, April and May