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HEADLINES

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

Regain my strength after having a baby

Exercises targeting your abdominals and pelvic floor will help return you to good health and get you running strongly again

HEALTH

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

Rhian Osbourne

Runner and mother of three Rhian talks about being a Run Angel for TMR, finishing the epic Snowdonia Marathon Eryri, and her cake motto

FUEL

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

Retro-active: my post-baby body

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

CLINIC

Th e knee is a complex joint, but it’s oft en poor running mechanics in other areas that can lead to knee pain and injury

MY ROUTE

Scottish international ultra-runner Debbie Martin-Consani (@ultrarundmc) shares her favourite 10K route in the Kilpatrick Hills near Glasgow

Should you run more than 20 miles in marathon training?

If you peak your long run at above 20 miles in marathon training, is that more likely to give you the perfect endurance base, or instead tire you out for a sub-optimal performance on the big day?

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Bella Mackie WARRIOR “Running taught me how not to be scared”

Panic attacks, anxiety and negative thoughts governed Bella Mackie’s life. But when she hit rock bottom, running saved it

Jenni Falconer

The television and radio presenter talks running marathons, fitting training around family, and her new podcast

Hypnotherapy Mind control

Whether you experience pre-race anxiety or are struggling with a mental block that’s hampering your running performance, hypnotherapy could be the key to keeping you calm and unlocking your full performance potential

Let’s do it!

Want to feel the benefits of hypnotherapy from the comfort of your own home? Try this step-by-step visualisation exercise from Howard Cooper, to help you experience flow state at your next race…

Running mates

Because we run better together

Disorderedeating Altered images

Running, weight, food and health: the ideal is to have a perfect balance between all these things. But alarmingly, all too frequently this balance can tip in the wrong direction. We uncover the truths about running and disordered eating, and find out what we can do to help us all achieve the right balance

Your questions answered

Essential advice from the team on everything from running your first marathon to how much time you need to take off afterwards. Plus what you need to bear in mind when buying trainers.

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START RUNNING today!

Got a pair of trainers? Great! Th en 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

Divide your run into three sections: warm up, the run itself, and cool down – each of these is equally important. Your warm up should include a brisk walk and the following dynamic (moving) stretches:

Dina Asher-Smith

The medal-grabbing sprint star is a shining light in UK athletics – and look out world, because she’s only just got started…

Run better 15 ways running makes you stronger

Fiona Bugler reveals how running can help you find the strongest version of you, for a healthier, happier life

RUN A FAST 5-MILER

Training plans to help you smash a PB at your next 5-mile race

Charlotte Purdue

The distance running star talks training hard, focused recovery and why racing is fun

ESSENTIAL KIT

For those lucky runners who don’t need additional foot support, these neutral shoes could propel you towards that PB

BEST IN TECH PODCASTS

Inspiring, entertaining (and free) podcasts to keep you focused during each run, and encourage you to keep going…

Why should I try…? Animal Flow

Find out how mimicking the moves of the animal kingdom will make you stronger and more flexible, help you mentally and ultimately make you a better runner

Putting your back into it

Your back is holding the rest of your body together and yet it’s oft en neglected, says exercise scientist Anne-Marie Lategan. Here’s how to make it strong and flexible

Perfect form Kneeling superman

Pre-empt problems from too much time seated by playing at being a superhero

Eat for victory

Nutritionist Louise Pyne has created the ultimate nutrition guide to complement your marathon training and help you power through your running goals

Marathon recipes

Fuel up with these nutritious meals pre and post-race day

Time for tea

Sip your way to better endurance with a warming brew says nutritionist Louise Pyne

Vegan feasts

Fully recover from your weekend’s long run with a delicious and nutritious lunch full of veggies, with the perfect balance of macros, vitamins and minerals – and no one will miss the meat!

RACE

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