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ISSUE 140 || August 2021

Women's RUNNING

THE TEAM EDITOR Esther Newman SENIOR ART EDITOR

LIFESTYLE

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

HEADLINES

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

This month we love...

ULTRASUN SPORT RANGE FROM £16, ULTRASUN.COM Long-lasting, broad-spectrum

NEW GEAR

High summer = high time for new fit kit

Manage my nutrition so I don’t feel sick when I eat after a long run?

If you’ve ever run a half marathon or longer you might have experienced a feeling of nausea at the end of your run or race. Trying to eat within the first hour after a longer run can be hard when your stomach is feeling distressed, but it’s essential to boost recovery

HEALTH

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

Holly Saunders

A marathon and ultra-runner who loves to push part of my life but I never herself, this year Holly plans to run the Highland Ultra, enjoyed it as the pace a new three-day ultra from Beyond the Ultimate, was forced upon you. I followed by Edinburgh Marathon in May

FUEL

Give yourself a sun-filled energy injection with these summer-fruit snacks. And don’t forget to look after your protein and iron intake too

3 of the best protein subscription boxes

BIO-SYNERGY ACTIVE WOMAN ACTIVATE Push yourself further by

What’s not to like?

MUM ON THE RUN Laura Fountain is a

This month’s wise women

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CLINIC

Do you keep twisting your ankle? Add in some important rehab and you may prevent this annoying injury happening again in the future

MY BESTRUN

|| I feel the most ‘me’ inside and

Events

© JAMES KIRBY THE LAP The Lap is

Is assisted stretching more beneficial to runners?

Find stretching a struggle? It feels so good when someone gently deepens the stretch for you, but is a bit of push-and-pull worth the risk?

“When I feel like I’m drowning, I go for a run and I can breathe again”

Kate Battersby talks about the transformative power of running; how it’s supported her through tough times and how she’s in it for the long haul

IN JURY TOOL KIT

+ The runner’s

IT WAS TIME TO SHAKE THINGS UP

Running to her hospital appointment meant way more than just swerving the traffic jams, says Emma Campbell

Sealskinz WATERPROOF SOCKS

What on earth are socksdoing in the tech part of this magazine? Well, I’m glad you asked. Because Sealskinz socks aren’t just any old socks, as you’ll find out

Runderwear

We spoke to small underwear brand Runderwear to find out how they designed – and how they keep improving – some of the best running bras on the market

Running mates

Because we run better together

Your questions answered

SUPPORT NETWORK

OLDER, STRONGER FASTER

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR BEST WHATEVER YOUR AGE

RACE TO THE KING

Lydia Willgress took on the ultramarathon and was treated like royalty

DIARY

We’ve a mix of virtual and realworld races

Race for Life

We celebrate the well-known and much-loved event that has brought women of all backgrounds together in the war against cancer

COACH

Train to your heart rate || Olympian training plans || How I train

How to... train to your heart

Training according to your heart rate isn’t just for elite athletes. It’s a simple philosophy to follow and it can mean huge uplifts in your running and overall health. Here’s how

CROSS TRAIN LIKE AN OLYMPIAN

Olympic fever is firmly upon us, so we learn a lesson or two from Olympians who cross train their way to success. Our plan this issue combines running, cycling, swimming and strength work Words: Laura Fountain

Caroline Pearce

Well known as the character Ice in the revival of the hit TV show Gladiators, Caroline is also a former Team GB heptathlete and member of the British bobsled team that won silver at the 2005 World Championships

KIT

Shoes || Apparel || Tech

ESSENTIAL KIT

NEW RELEASE SHOES

GROUP TEST SOCKS

Get the socks right and everything else follows…

GROUP TEST SHORTS

It’s all about the pocket. No, the chafe. No, the material. The hunt is on for the best shorts

ESSENTIAL BRAS & PANTS

As the old saying goes, it’s what’s underneath that counts

ESSENTIAL SUMMER TOPS

From bargains to high performance and vests to tees, we put tops on the starting blocks

ESSENTIAL ACCESSORIES

The little extras that make a big difference

CROSS-TRAINING ESSENTIALS

All you need to accompany your active lifestyle

Long-distance TEST

Tina has breezed along the prom in her Tracksmith Twilight Tank

ESSENTIAL TECH

Fit tech from top to toe. Time to plug in and switch on

BOOTCAMP

Hike to run better || Anti-ageing workout || Perfect form

WALK to run BETTER

Hiking is an essential skill for endurance racing, and is also a great cross training option for all runners. Grab your poles and get going…

Anti-ageing workout

CIRCUITS

Perfect form Modified push-ups

Oh, the infamous press-up: surely the most celebrated and lamented exercise out there! Perfect your modified push-up first to make sure your form is spot on

BALANCE

How to train your breath || Life on a plate

How to breathe

Due to the global pandemic and the effects of Covid, we’ve thought more about breathing in the past 18 months than we’ve possibly ever done. We talk to breath experts to find out how we can use our breath to maximise our health and fitness

Sarah Campus

LIFE ON A PLATE