Women’s Running | May 2026
The May issue of Women’s Running is packed with inspiration to help support your running, and your wellbeing: we want you to love every run!
This issue we dive into the murky world of artificial intelligence: AI has been a part of the running world for years, but is that a good thing? Can it help us run better? Or, without access to a real-life coach, is it actual damaging us? We go in deep, so you don’t have to!
We have three 10K training plans written by a real person (definitely not AI!) to help you feel confident running your first or fastest 10K in just 12 weeks. And we’ve got a bumper round up of the latest running shoes on test – trail and road – to help you get there! Plus:
• We figure out exactly how many gels you should take on your race
• A supercharged super-strength workout you can do from home
• Our warrior Shakira Akabusi shares her memories of growing up with an Olympian dad, and how running helps her manage crippling OCD
• And we dip our toe in the world of singles running clubs to see if we can find love on the run…
All this, and we’ve got all the latest shoes, tops and tech on review. Plus, all the inspiration and advice to keep you going out the front door all month. Happy running!
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Women’s Running May 2026.