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SENIOR EDITOR Esther Newman SENIOR ART EDITOR Alex

THE WINNERS 2O23

There were more winners than we could fit even in this jam-packed feature, so here is our full list. We will be celebrating all the winners on womensrunning.co.uk in the coming weeks, so make sure you check back!

Hello!

issue 166 || October 2023

This month we...

...applauded the best In the Women’s Running Product

COURTNEY MAKESHISTORY

US ultrarunner Courtney Dauwalter wins UTMB 2023 and becomes the first person to win the Western States, Hardrock 100 and the UTMB in the same year

MENOPAUSE RISK OF AVOIDABLE NUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES

Nearly half of women are worried their diet

NEW GEAR

Autumn doesn’t need to mean muted shades; we’re keeping things bright and breezy with this month’s crop of kit

IMPROVE MY RUNNING FORM

Part of performing well is about having the correct running form. That means how you carry your body, how your foot strikes the ground, how your arms swing and so much more…

HEALTH

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

Liz O’Riordan

Breast surgeon, breast cancer patient and author, Liz says running helped her get through chemotherapy and reduce the chances of it coming back

FUEL

The latest nutrition to nourish your body and fuel your running

COMPARISON IS THE THIEF OF JOY

LIFE COACH Laura Fountain is a running coach,

INJURY CLINIC

Foot injuries

Women’s Long Run, Love Trails, Gower Peninsula

WALES

Should I invest in a pair of compression socks to support my run training?

For some athletes compression kit can almost be a fashion statement but for others, it’s an absolute essential during and after running. Is it worth giving compression socks a try?

AUTUMN IS THE BEST SEASON

TRAIL RUNNING

Your questions answered

SUPPORT NETWORK

GIANT’S HEAD MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON

DORSET

THE BIG PILGRIMAGE MARATHON, ULTRA AND 15 MILES

In this new, and unique race, following the footsteps of the early Pilgrim Fathers, Tina got to start where the Mayflower left for America over 400 years ago

DIARY

Whoever thought races were just about city marathons and parkruns will be proved wrong this issue. We have a truly eclectic selection of runs that will see you running in the Bermuda Triangle, around racecourses, over bridges at night and more! See you on the start line!

INNES FITZGERALD

Not only is 17-year-old Innes Fitzgerald showing great promise in her running, this talented teenager from Devon is setting an example to the world about how seriously we should take the climate crisis in sport

"IT WAS THE MOST AMAZING EXPERIENCE – IWAS WEARING AN ENGLAND VEST AND I WAS RACING FOR MY COUNTRY!"

Anya Culling

Running mates

Because we run better together

Women's Running AWARDS 2023

In our biggest and sparkliest Awards yet, our expert panel of women runners have tested hundreds of products to discover the very best kit of 2023

TALES FROM THE POD

Esther has been pushing the pace in her training sessions, while Holly has been cheering on a running legend in the mountains – they’re both very short of breath!

THE POWER OFTHE 80/20 METHOD

How balancing intensity and volume can supercharge your running performance

THE KM MARATHON TRAINING PLAN

The time is ripe in autumn to take on a new challenge. While a marathon may seem like a dream out of reach, this training schedule will make sure you progress in a safe and enjoyable way

Sufiya Sufi

Sufiya is an Indian ultra-distance athlete who holds four Guinness World Records, and is an ambassador of Chiva-Som Hua Hin resort

ESSENTIAL KIT

NEW RELEASE SHOES

LONG-SLEEVE TOPS

With a chill in the air, it’s time to invest in some decent arm coverage

ESSENTIAL HOODIES

Autumn lovers: rejoice! After a bracing morning run, you can snuggle up in one of these

ESSENTIAL JACKETS

Feast your eyes on these absolute belters

ESSENTIAL BACKPACKS & HYDRATION VESTS

How to carry everything but the kitchen sink when you’re out on the trails

ESSENTIAL SOCKS

Socks that rock during the run and afterwards too 

RUN TECH HEADPHONES

We’re all unique, from the size of our feet to the shape of our ears. On which point, check out this current crop of headphones

Why not try...HYROX?

The fitness competition combining running and strength work is taking the world by storm

Trail running circuit

One foot in front of the other, right? Wrong! Running on paths, tracks and hillsides requires different strength and agility, so use these eight moves to power up this autumn

Hip roll & stretch for lower back pain

Hips get tight if you run regularly, and it can result in problems in the hip flexor joints and stiff hips which cause your back to ache. The good news is that regular daily stretching can have a transformational effect on the pain – and even better, this particular one is a very satisfying stretch to perform