THE TEAM

SENIOR EDITOR Esther Newman SENIOR ART EDITOR Alex

We couldn’t have done it without…

ISSUE 177 || SEPTEMBER 2024

LIFESTYLE

Headlines || People || Food || Kit || Health || Opinion

Gold for Keely and Team GB

HEADLINES

ARE YOU A RUNNING CHAMPION IN WAITING?

If you think that you could be the

NEWGEAR

Brilliant new kit to keep us out there in autumn and beyond

Keep my skin healthy during exercise?

Exercise, as we well know, is one of the very best ways we can boost our mental and physical health, but something we often overlook is the challenge of keeping our skin healthy in all that sweat!

IT’S A NEW PERIOD

HEALTH

3 OF THE BEST SKIN SAVIOURS

BEST FOR FLUSHED ACES AMELIORATEREPLENISHING FACECREAM £15.60, ameliorate.com

YOGA AND PILATES ARE JUST FOR FLEXIBLE PEOPLE

If your lack of flexibility puts you off

Liz Jenkins

Liz Jenkins, a 74-year-old runner, has raised more than £60,000 over 20 years of races, alongside her husband Paul

ARE THERE ANY FOODS THAT WILL HELP TO RELIEVE MUSCLE CRAMPS?

Magnesium is a trace mineral and electrolyte that

FUEL

The latest nutrition to nourish your body and fuel your running

MEAL MATHS

Warm all the ingredients on the hob and then lightly roast until golden for the perfect protein-rich granola

PLOUGH YOUR OWN FURROW

LIFE COACH Laura Fountain is a running coach,

Patella Tendinopathy

INJURYCLINIC

Night of the 10,000m PBs, London

London

Events

BOTSWANA DREAM A new addition to the global

Is it achievable to think about running your first ultra marathon to celebrate your 50th birthday?

Whatever age you are, ultra marathons can be extremely tough – both physically and mentally. Is attempting to run one for the first time in your 50s too much of a challenge?

“I had no expectations going into the race at the Olympics. My goal was to get there and then just give it my all. And I did that”

Steph Kessell

TALES FROM THE POD

While Esther basks in the warm glow of sociability, Holly is gearing up for her biggest running challenge yet

Girls Allowed?

Why do girls skip sport at an early age and what can we do about it?

Running mates

Because we run better together

We hang out with Alison Farmer

Alison, 63, a psycho-oncology nurse specialist, from Southampton

CLUB OF THE MONTH GIRLS ON THE GO

This women-only wellness club, in Liverpool, helps empower members through fitness, friendship – and running!

Your questions answered

SUPPORT NETWORK

READING AND LEEDS

ENDURE24

DIARY

Hobbyist running has taken the world by storm

KEELY HODGKINSON

At 22 years of age, Keely is already one of the most successful female runners in UK history, confirmed with her gold medal win at the Paris Olympics

COACH

How to run a marathon Long race intervals

How to... RUNA MARATHON

Whataver finish time you’re aiming for, marathons are a huge deal. With years of experience, here’s our guide to getting the best out of the iconic distance when you’re taking it on for the very first time…

PRE-RACE

Train your body and mind by sticking to

RACE-DAY TIPS

Now that you’ve done all of the training,

POST-RACE RECOVERY

The saying ‘it’s a marathon, not a sprint’

Long race training INTERVALS PLAN

Long-distance training plans can be (whisper it) a bit dull if you’re used to a variety of paces and distances. So why not inject something new into your plan and keep things fresh. Step up, the intervals session…

Training sessions for half marathon and marathon runners

If you’ve got your training plan sorted, you can still pepper in one of our interval sessions. Not only do they provide variety, they will also improve your speed and strength when running over longer distances

Allie Bailey

Allie is an ultrarunner, coach, speaker and podcaster who has run in some of the most extreme places in the world. This summer she featured at the Love Trails Festival ( lovetrailsfestival.co.uk )

KIT

Shoes || Clothes || Tech

SEPTEMBER KIT TRAIL SHOES

Putting your next trainers through their paces

ESSENTIAL TRAINING TOPS

There’s no such thing as a simple tee when it comes to running. It has to be top notch or it stays in the drawer

ESSENTIAL SHORTS

Feast on this foursome of shorts which offers a mix of fits, lengths and functionality

ESSENTIAL BRAS

Abra should be the first thing a new runner buys: here are four of th e latest models to try

ESSENTIAL HATS

Whether you want to protect your eyes, your skin, your hair, or just keep warm, a hat is a key purchase

ESSENTIAL TECH

If data is your thing, we’ve a trio

Long-distance TEST

Laura is still loving the bright lights of this vest

BOOTCAMP

Rucking || Super circuit workout || Perfect form

RUCKING GREAT!

Switch up your cross-training with rucking, and see both your strength and wellbeing soar

SUPER CIRCUITS

Whether you’re building up to an autumn race or you want to get strong before you start a new training plan, this super circuit workout will power up your running

Perfect form JUMPING LUNGE

It’s not hard to see how this high-impact exercise will boost your explosive power and build muscle endurance. Put on some high-energy tunes and keep focus on your form

BALANCE

Know your macros || Q&A || Race reviews

Know your... MACROS

Nutrition needn’t be a dark art: here’s how to divide up your dinners so you’re getting exactly the right amounts of fat, carbs and protein to help you run further and get stronger