When all else around me was failing, my running was there as something to cling to

Hello!

issue 139 || JuLY 2021

We couldn’t have done it without…

Rachel Dench Rachel is a personal trainer, writer,

Milly’s essential kit

Must-haves when she’s out and about #1 Ossur

Do more with 361°

361° ambassador Vicky Hogg tackled John O’Groats to Lands’ End to raise money and awareness for Dementia UK

Earth Runs is the winner!

Earth Runs wins the top Brooks Run Fund award of $100k for its genius tree-planting initiative

The First Trimester

During the first trimester, you are likely to

I’VE STOPPED RUNNING -WHAT NOW?

Pregnancy is unpredictable which can be so frustrating.

The Second Trimester

The second trimester can be the sweet spot

The Third Trimester

Congratulations, you’re now entering the home straight. If

KIT

Shoes || Apparel || Tech

STIGMA STILL STOPS SPORT

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

RECORD-BREAKING WOMEN

Here’s a roundup of women who’ve broken world

WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD TAKE PART IN FIRST VIRTUAL GLOBAL MARATHON

R unners from more than 75 countries took

Third Olympics for McColgan

Eilish McColgan and Jess Judd will run in

This month we love...

WAVY DEO £8.99, wavydeo.com Aluminium, paraben and

NEW GEAR

It’s time to get lost on the summer trails

Protect myself from common running injuries specific to women?

Differences in anatomy and biomechanics, as well as hormonal cycles, mean that women can be more prone to specific injuries. Knowing potential weaknesses is the first step in preventing them

HEALTH

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

Laura Jones

Nutritionist, fitness coach and founder of  WeAreFearless, Laura Jones has made the  transition from from C25K to ultra-runner

FUEL

Vitamin F for fruity goodness! Whether it’s berries or bananas, blenders or bowls, it’s all about tasty treats and feelgood fixes

Life’s a learning curve

MUM ON THE RUN Laura Fountain is a

+ CLINIC

It’s a hot topic for runners at the moment and it seems wherever you look there is an advert for massage guns. Should every runner have one?

MY BEST RUN

Guisborough to Filey on the Cleveland Way

Events

Salomon Festival Escape urban life, connect with nature

Should you combine your run and strength workouts or keep them separate?

Strength and conditioning sometimes get ignored in our weekly exercise schedules. Our experts discuss whether it’s better to combine or divide and conquer

“Running is so powerful and it’s great to be able to run at speed. At the track I just feel happy”

Meet Milly Pickles. After being electrocuted, she needed life-saving surgery that involved amputating a leg. She talks about her recovery, her running blade and her 100m ambitions

RACISM, RUNNING & SAFETY

Last issue, we reported  on the fear that women  face when they go running,  and now we expose  an even more distressing  truth: that black women  runners experience  a far greater fear. Battling both  misogyny  and racism is, for many, a part of every  run. It is crucial to give voice to those experiences,  to listen and learn, so that we can move forward

STARTING AGAIN: ME, WEE AND OUR PELVIC FLOORS

The journey after pregnancy is slow, but what you learn about your body is priceless

Running mates

Because we run better together

A runner’s guide to pregnancy

We all know that pregnancy does not mean the end of your running career: but it needn’t mean a long pause either. Here’s how to train  sensibly during each trimester

PARKRUN PLAN

Sound the tentative parkrun klaxon! With our fingers crossed that it’s back on the calendar, this backbone of the UK’s running community is the perfect 5K to aim for whether you’re starting out or hoping for a PB

Andrea Mason

Andrea Mason is a Wiggle ambassador, endurance athlete and advocate for female reproductive health taking on the Sea to Summit Extreme challenge this year

ESSENTIAL KIT

BEST  IN TEST  OFFROAD SHOES

ESSENTIAL NEW RELEASE SHOES

BEST  IN TEST SHOES

CROSS-TRAINING ESSENTIALS

Chafe-free, sweat-wicking wonders for summer

ESSENTIAL TOPS

It’s all about the vests and tees at this time ofyear

ESSENTIAL SUMMER TIGHTS & SHORTS

Yes, it’s finally time to unleash those lockdown legs

BEACH WORKOUT ESSENTIALS

Ditch the saggy old tankini and spruce up your seaside style this summer

ESSENTIAL SUMMER KIT

The happier you feel, the longer you can train

ESSENTIAL TECH

Stay one step ahead of your competition with the latest gadgets

HOW TO START PADDLE BOARDING

While on the surface it may look like a serene pursuit, paddleboarding is a ferocious workout for core, glutes and quads, making it perfect cross training for runners. Plus: it’s fun!

MY PADDLEBOARDING

“It gives me the freedom running does”

Wellbeing workouts

CIRCUITS

Two-hand overhead kettlebell swings

There’s a reason why kettlebell swings are hard; it’s because they’re using most of muscles in the body as well as providing a CV workout

Race again with HYPNOSIS

Finding it tough getting back into running after the pandemic? Experiencing social anxiety at the thought of rejoining parkrun? These simple DIY hypnotherapy techniques will have you hot to trot in no time 

TRY THIS AT HOME

Three hypnotherapy techniques guaranteed to super-charge your running

Cherie Hoeger

Cherie loves early morning runs, clocking the miles before the school bell rings or the office beckons

Win! DECATHLON KIPRUN KS500 RUNNING SHOES!

3 pairs to win! Worth  £69.99 each

Your questions answered

Advice on training for an ultra, how to figure out your marathon pace and what to do when your ankles go wobbly. Plus how to turbo-charge your long-term motivation

CHALLENGING EVENTS FAST TWITCH DUATHLON

NEW FOREST

DIARY

Real-world races are now taking place with Covid-19 safety precautions in place and organisers offering no-questions refunds if they have to be cancelled. Meanwhile, there are still plenty of virtual events on offer. Always check your conditions and race instructions for live events carefully…

Sonia O’Sullivan

Irish athlete Sonia O’Sullivan is one of only two women in the world who has won the short and long course World Cross Country title at the same championship