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ISSUE 151 || JULY 2022

This month we...

… ran further Because it’s not as hard

We couldn’t have done it without…

Emma Kirk-Odunubi Emma is a sports scientist and

THE TEAM

EDITOR Esther Newman SENIOR ART EDITOR Alex Duce

LIFESTYLE

Headlines || People || Food || Kit ||

HEADLINES

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

NEW GEAR

The freshest new run kit

Get in the right mindset for a half marathon?

Knowing how to race on race day is going to be key to your enjoyment and performance on the big day so you need to prepare by asking yourself what you want from the day and why you are there

HEALTH

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

Nina Davies

From parkruns with the kids to 100K adventures in the hills, running is the cornerstone of Nina’s wellbeing, a way to re-centre and find a sense of belonging. But it’s been a journey of discovery to get to this happy place

FUEL

Summer fruits, handy snacks and some foodie facts to fuel your running and soothe your soul

Root out the root cause

LIFE COACH Laura Fountain is a running coach,

INJURY CLINIC

WHO IS EMMA? Emma is a sports scientist

MY BEST RUN

|| There are a few cows so I’ve

Do standard insoles suffice in your running trainers?

Are the insoles that come with your trainers giving you adequate support and enough shock-absorption to protect you from the impact of running on your body?

“ If you don’t see people who represent your lived experience and who look like you, you star t thinking there’s got to be a reason for that and that maybe you don’t belong there.”

You can’t be what you can’t see, says Sabrina Pace- Humphreys and that’s why she's so passionate about improving diversity in trail running. We talk to this runner, mother, business owner, author, campaigner and all-round Warrior about her love of running

Trails vs Roads

In the green corner, we have trails and, fighting in the grey corner, it’s roads. Yes, it’s time to settle that age-old running debate… and declare a winner once and for all!

THE LAST THING ON MY MIND

Emma Campbell has lost her running mojo, but she knows it will be there for her when she’s ready

GARMIN IN FOCUS FENIX 7 & EPIX

We take a close look at the latest releases from Garmin to find out what this newest technology can offer us

Your questions answered

The best way to walk/run a marathon, the benefits of pre-training drills and how to include your family at races. Plus, the lowdown on leaks

MANCHESTER MARATHON

Annie Brooks took on the Manchester Marathon in April after promising never to run another one again…

DIARY

Does your training mojo ebb away during the summer months when it’s sometimes too hot to turn over in bed, never mind crack out a speedy 5K? We hear you, and we’ve found just the incentive you need: the best autumn races out there. See you on the start line!

JENNY MEADOWS

Not only is Jenny one of our all-time top track athletes, she is now mentoring Keely Hodgkinson, one of the most talented runners the United Kingdom has potentially ever seen,

COACH

How to run further || Trail 10K plan

How To Run Further

Reaching a running milestone can sometimes feel impossible no matter whether it’s 10K or 40K. We’ve got 12 ways to turn things around and make the impossible possible…

YOUR HILLS PLAN

Summer is the perfect time to head off road. Running on trails is going to take you away from the baking streets of the city and transport you to lush fields and cooling shade for a much more enjoyable run – but beware, you can’t avoid the hills

Anne-Marie Flammersfeld

World record holder Anne-Marie Flammersfeld has set records in some of the world’s hardest endurance races

KIT

Shoes || Clothes || Tech IMAGE © MARIDAV

ESSENTIAL KIT NEW RELEASE SHOES

We’ve tested these shoes throughout the spring to bring you our honest reviews

GROUP TEST SUMMER TOPS AND SHORTS

The latest lighter, cooler tops and shorts to see you through the warmer weather, whatever you’re training for

ESSENTIAL SOCKS

Socks are a fundamental part of our running experience, and one we need to invest in

ESSENTIAL SUPPLEMENTS

It’s hard to know where to put your hard-earned cash when it comes to life’s extras. Don’t worry, we’re here for you

ESSENTIAL SUNGLASSES

It’s just as important to protect your eyes as your skin, and these run-specific glasses do just that

ESSENTIAL PACKS

For longer runs and trails, a pack is crucial

Long -distance TEST

Caroline is rocking the summer vibes in her bright bottoms

ESSENTIAL FIT TECH

The very latest tech to enhance our training and, as a result, our whole lives

3 of the best apps

Technology can make fitness more affordable and accessible too

BOOTCAMP

Orienteering || Marathon workout || Perfect form IMAGE

Why not try...? Orienteering

Adding in navigation, unplanned routes, excitement and shared fun to your running can result in untold benefits for both your physical and mental health

Marathon strength

This quick and effective workout will help you pick up the pace during your training, and will help prevent niggles too

Perfect form Noisy knees

From time to time, runners’ knees get a bit noisy. If you’ve heard creaks now and then, it doesn’t mean you’re injured or need to see a specialist, but understanding why it happens will help you to prevent problems down the line

BALANCE

How to run without guilt || Q&A IMAGE

Letting go of... GUILT

The reasons why you mustn’t feel bad for putting your exercise first