This month we...

...ran further With all the advice

We couldn’t have done it without…

Emma Kirk-Odunubi Emma is a sports scientist and

THE TEAM

SENIOR EDITOR Esther Newman SENIOR ART EDITOR Alex

GRAND EAST ANGLIA RUN 1OK

A sunny run through King’s Lynn reminds runner Lydia Willgress why local races are the best

TIME FOR 26.2

Your ultimate plan to getting race ready in time for autumn

LIFESTYLE

Headlines || People || Food ||

SOPHIE POWER BREAKS IRELAND WORLD RECORD

From one record attempt to another, women are smashing barriers this month

RECORD-BREAKING PROJECT 1000 SUCCESS

N atalie Dau took on a challenge to

Jasmin Paris leads Climate Relay

Ultramarathon star Jasmin Paris ran the Running Out

This month we love...

ELLA & JOINVISIBLE SPFMIST £30, ellaandjo.co.uk Tuck

NEW GEAR

Kit to help you squeeze every last drop out of out of summer and your warm weather running

USE HEART RATE-BASED INTERVAL TR AINING TO IMPROVE MY RUNNING?

Heart-rate-based interval training is one of the most effective methods for improving cardiovascular fitness, increasing calorie burn and enhancing endurance as it uses your own personalised data to keep yourself on track

HEALTH

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

Lyndsey Osland

Ultrarunner Lyndsey Osland is dedicated to spreading Autism awareness and acceptance around the world

FUEL

The latest nutrition to nourish your body and fuel your running

EAT WELL

HOW SHOULD I ADJUST MYTRAINING DIET DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS?

MEAL MATHS

Layer yoghurt, peaches, nuts and seeds in a tall glass for the healthy summer pud

KEEPING AN EYE ON THE NUMBERS

Laura Fountain is a running coach, a personal

This month’s wise women

TRAILS AND TRIBULATIONS: THE RUNNING ADVENTURES OF

IN JURY CLINIC

Hamstring tendinopathy

Threshold Sports Trail Series

UNITED KINGDOM

Events

LOCHNESS MARATHON The Loch Ness Marathon is one

Does it matter when I eat my meals, as long as I reach my nutritional goals for the day?

Does the time and quantity of what you eat throughout your day affect your training and performance?

COMPUTER SAYS NO…

Sun is shining, the weather is sweet, yeah. Make you wanna move those dancing feet… But what if you don’t want to move those dancing (running) feet?

“My body hasn’t changed, I haven’t got crazy abs, I don’t take pictures where I look particularly pretty… my content is focused on being silly”

Savannah SachdevSavannah Sachdev

TALES FROM THE POD

Every day’s a school day when it comes to running. Esther learnt some basics on a 5K, while Holly tackled her dreaded speedwork sessions and came out smiling

WHAT’S YOUR PLAN B?

Life is a messy business, and all of us will have to dodge curveballs at one time or another. But how do we keep our running and fitness on track in the face of it? This is how one runner has done precisely that, and how we can learn to live with, and perhaps embrace, change

Bteam

Are B vitamins the secret to sustaining your performance and beating burnout?

MENOPAUSE & YOUR MIND

When you’re menopausal, you might find that your physical and mental health is challenged like never before. We investigate what’s going on, and how running can help us through this life stage

Jasmin Paris MBE

As the first woman in the world to finish the Barkley Marathons, Jasmin Paris has achieved the status of running royalty this year

Running mates Because we run better together

This month, we’re talking about running in our very British weather, managing MS symptoms through activity, and family friendly running clubs Want to join us? Simple

Your questions answered

Why you should give your running shoes a rest, coping with post-run munchies and better buggy running. Plus, how to turn your friends into running buddies

EYE 1OK

PETERBOROUGH

DIARY

Yes, there are big-name races that you’ve probably

How running helps me manage my MS

Helena Jidborg Alexander, a digital producer from Letchworth

Sarah Jouty Beesley

Sarah is an associate project director from Southampton

RUISLIP RUNNING CLUB

A friendly, inclusive group where every runner

Run further

You may think it’s crazy to even think about taking on a long-distance running challenge, but with our straightforward guide and iterative approach, you can achieve almost anything!

10K TRAINING PLANS

10K is a fantastic distance for those looking to improve but not wanting to commit endless hours to long-distance training. There’s plenty of joy and satisfaction to be had, and it might well fit better with the rest of your life

Marta Garcia

Spanish track star Marta, who tackles both middleand long-distance running, is also a doctor

KIT

Shoes || Clothes || Tech Women's Running How

AUGUST KIT

NEW RELEASE SHOES

GROUP TEST SUMMER TOPS

All the colours of the rainbow to celebrate summer

ESSENTIAL SUMMER SHORTS

Some people don’t like tight shorts; if that’s you, cast your eyes on this bunch of beauties

ESSENTIAL CYCLING SHORTS

It may say cycling shorts above but these suit multiple sports including running, yoga and gym

SUMMER ESSENTIAL HEADWEAR

A cap is a cap, right? Wrong! Caps are evolving in terms of weight and foldability, so check these out

ESSENTIAL PROTEIN POWDER

We put four powders through their paces, measuring taste, mixability and packaging

ESSENTIAL TECH

Tech to help you train, perform and recover the best you can

TEST

Laura has had a whole year of testing this Zero Gravity bra

BOOTCAMP

Climbing || Core workout || Perfect form

Why not try...Climbing?

How can climbing be good for our running? Isn’t it all about using your arms? Be prepared, as we bust some myths – and get ready to meet your new favourite sport

CORE STRENGTH

There are millions of core exercises out there, but which ones will suit you best as a runner? If we had to pick eight, it would be these core-boosting moves that can be done at home with no equipment

CLAMSHELL

Hands up who’s been told that they have weak glutes. That’ll be all of us! So let’s get down on the mat and sort it once and for all. This is the perfect move to get you started

BOOST THE Bs

These supplement aids make it easier to acquire the recommended daily allowance