Helen Clare

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Whether you’ve just stepped over the finish line of

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FASTEST EVER WOMEN’S HALF MARATHON

NEW GEAR

From kicks to visors and freshening up smelly gear, we bring you the best new kit

Break through the pain barrier

Running is one of the most rewarding, endorphin-releasing, brain-fog-clearing, social, strengthening, energy-boosting exercises you can do. But it can also be tough. How do you break through the pain barrier when it hits?

HEALTH

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

FUEL

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

I lied – to cover my lack of confidence

Mum on the run

CLINIC

The Iliotibial band (ITB) is something of a mystery: what’s its function, why does it get irritated and how can we avoid injury?

MY ROUTE

SHARE YOUR ROUTES WITH US!

Do I need more than one rest day per week?

When you start preparing for a marathon, one look at a training plan can reduce some runners to tears. Many plans will have six runs every week, with just one rest day. But is it okay to have more than one day off?

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“I never gave up”

Lowri Morgan warrior

SMASH your running goals!

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Run through autumn, winter and out the other side in

Flo-Jo

Olympic gold medallist Florence Griffith-Joyner was one of the first athletes to bring personality, style and glamour to the sport, and became a popular icon for women all over the world

Ultrarunning Slow motion

Do you consider yourself a slow runner? The ultrarunning community is ready to welcome you to the family!

“I’m a slow runner!” Kirsten Cowling 53, from Stewarton, Scotland

Like so many others, I started running to try to lose

WINTER CROSS-COUNTRY

Don’t miss out on all the muddy fun stuffat local cross-country meets this winter. Add strength work to your training – plus hills and speed – to power through the puddles on your XC debut!

Charlotte Arter

British 10,000m champion and parkrun world record holder Charlotte reveals her love for porridge and The Greatest Showman

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Why should I try…? The Nia technique

Practising this fusion fitness technique isn’t only fun, it’s bound to help your running too, says Lisa Jackson

Perfect from Improve your arm swing

Do you know what your arms are doing while you run?

Prevent knee issues

Running being bad for your knees is a myth, especially if you strengthen your leg muscles in the right way with these exercises, says Anne-Marie Lategan

Energy to burn!

Kate Percy is the queen of real, fast food, and she’s passionate about sharing her nutrition expertise. Here’s how to whip up your very own Go Bites to fuel your running

Sports powders

Nutritionist Laura Hilton gives some insight into the variety of powders available to runners

Susannah Gill

Susannah grabbed headlines this year when she won the 777 World Marathon Challenge. She talks ice cream, Prosecco and Marmite

Stress buster Yoga for runners

In the third part of our series on running and stress, we look at how practising yoga can benefit your mind, your body and your running

The Scummy Mummies

Together, Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn make up one of the UK’s most popular comedy double acts. This summer they ran the Vitality London 10,000… in their underwear

RACE

Be inspired by reports on recent events by our intrepid runners: we go the distance!

LES FOULÉES DU GOIS

A fast tide added a unique challenge to an 8K race on the French coast, as Rachel Ifans discovered

TORBAY HALF MARATHON

Lydia Willgress found a hilly course punishing enough the first time, and it was a two-lap course…

DIARY

Looking ahead to race dates in November, December and January

START RUNNING today!

Got a pair of trainers? Great! Then welcome to our tribe. Get fit and feel great with our easy guide to starting out. With just a few pieces of essential kit, and a super simple routine to kick you off , we’re with you every step of the way. Come and run with us!

Your first run

5 minute warm up