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ISSUE 146 || FEBRUARY 2022 We could all

This month we...

…embraced adventure and took our running to new

THE TEAM

EDITOR Esther Newman SENIOR ART EDITOR Alex Duce

HEADLINES

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

NEW GEAR

Bust February blues with these red-hot wonders

Ensure the menopause doesn’t stop me from running?

During menopause, your body changes and it can mean you’re battling tiredness, low mood and sometimes physical pain. How do you come through this transition without having to sacrifice what you love?

HEALTH

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

Lucy Day

Lucy committed to running during lockdown and came out with three PBs

FUEL

We’re all about food when it comes to making sure you’ve got enough energy to bust out runs whatever the weather, and avoid winter coughs and colds

CLINIC

You’ve been injured, you’ve rested up and now you’re back, chomping at the bit to get back to where you were before, right? Wrong! Take it slowly and retrain your brain and body properly to make a safe and successful return to running

MY BEST RUN

Tell us about your favourite run! womensrunning@anthem.co.uk

Should I do a strength workout before a hard training session?

We know that strength training complements running, but when do you fit it in to your weekly exercise plan? Two accomplished runners discuss whether lifting weights before a run will benefit or hamper your performance

A NEW ADVENTURE

It’s time for something different, but what? If you’re stuck in a rut with your running, you need to inject a bit of adventure into your life. And right here is where you start

‘It’s about how we can come together, no matter who we are, to make sure everybody crosses that finish line’

People rave about the running community but the truth is, it could be much more diverse and inclusive

Everyone knows women rock at MULTITASKING

Anna McNuff shares her tricks for sneaking one past Old Father Time

361° Meraki 4

The sleeper hit from 361° has made waves in the running community: we wanted to find out why

Running mates

Because we run better together

Your questions answered

SUPPORT NETWORK

RACE

We take on some of the most epic races out there, because we want you to do the same!

DIARY

A full race calendar has resumed post pandemic, so all the races we feature are realworld. They span all levels and race types, from urban and track running, trail races and ultras to children’s fun runs. All you need is a pair of running trainers and a positive attitude: see you on the start line!

Gerda Steyn

Steyn, one of the world’s most successful long-distance runners, has won the Two Oceans Marathon and Comrades Marathon, as well as being the South African marathon record holder

Warm Up & Cool Down

In the first of a new series, we take our running back to basics, and have a look at what constitutes a good warm-up and cooldown, to make sure we remain injury proof and recover well

RUN YOUR FIRST 10K

If the memory of your first run ever is still fresh in your mind, the thought that you could ever consider a 10K may seem like folly. However, a solid eight-week training plan will see you crossing the finish line arms alofting, eyes smiling…

Morgan Mitchell

Morgan Mitchell is not only an Olympic athlete, but also an F45 training athlete and the first Olympian to appear on F45 TV screens

ESSENTIAL KIT

NEW RELEASE SHOES

BAREFOOT RUNNING

No longer the preserve of LA hippies and Anna McNuff, barefoot running has entered the mainstream. But should we be doing it? And how on earth do we discard our shoes in the first place?

8 moves to banish the winter blues

January gets a bad press but let’s face it, February is the toughest month. Do this workout first thing, or use it to get the blood flowing during your lunch break, and it’ll perk you up – and warm you up too!

Neck stretch

Modern lifestyles and working patterns are a right pain in the neck for placing certain parts of the body under strain (see what we did there?). Let’s put neck pain in check right now

“EPILEPSY DOESN’T NEED TO STOP MY LIFE OR DEFINE ME”

Annie Brooks made the leap from shock diagnosis to marathon runner and entrepreneur. Here’s her story

Stuart Kronauge

Stuart loves to get up early and start every day with a run. She’s a big fan of fuelling before the run and relaxing with a coffee afterwards

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Great Run

GREATRUN.ORG

Women's Running PODCAST

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SPORT ENGLAND

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naturya

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THE WALES MARATHON

THEWALESMARATHON.COM

GRUBBY

grubby.co.uk

Women's Running

NOBLE PRO

www.noble-pro.com

CrAZY JACk ORGANIC

crazyjack.co.uk

RUN FEST RUN

RUNFESTRUN.CO.UK

Yeo Valley ORGANIC

Women’s Running Plus

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