We couldn’t have done it without…

Emma Kirk-Odunubi Emma is a sports scientist and

TALES FROM THE POD

This month, Esther has been having near-religious moments at the chiropractors, and Holly has been having near-death experiences with snails

Hello!

ISSUE 163 || JULY 2023

This month we...

...put our mental health first

LIFESTYLE

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

lululemon’s going Further to champion athletes

Sportswear brand looks to increase miles on the dial with long-distance challenge

MENSTRUAL TABOOS LESSEN IN GEN-Z AND MILLENNIAL AGE GROUPS

New research by experts at the University of

This month’s brilliant runners

© NO LIMITS PHOTOGRAPHY Jo Meek. Jo (pictured

Strava and Nike unite

Strava has announced a partnership with global brand

This month we love…

THE LONDON DISPENSARY BOOSTING CBD BODY BALM £37.50,

NEW GEAR

We’ve got light, bright, superfast – and chafe-free! – summer running sorted with this lot

Look after my knees after a marathon?

Contrary to common belief, running can be good for your knees. Studies show it doesn’t cause arthritis in later life and that, in actual fact, it may help relieve some pain for those who suffer from arthritic knees. How can you best look after your knees if you prefer running long distance?

The healing power of Hempe

A trio of natural and sustainable balms from

Easy peasy bespoke vitamins

Take the Vitl Health quiz online and you’re

3 OF THE BEST SKIN PROTECTORS

BEST FOR WATER BABIES BATHLETIC AFTER SPORTS BATH

MYTH BUSTER

HILLS ARE HARD WORK

Raji Sundar

Raji started running in her 40s after being non-sporty in school. Running has now become her friend, teacher and healer; and even though it’s sometimes a nuisance, she’s devoted to it

3 OF THE BEST on-the-go energisers

The latest nutrition to nourish your body and fuel your running

THE BEST…STOMACH SETTLER

Greek yoghurt

Whole Earth Chocolate Peanut Butter Drizzler

STAR BUY This squeezy peanut butter is the

EAT WELL

HOW CAN I ENSURE I DON’T DEHYDRATE WHEN I’M TRAINING OUTDOORS?

MEAL MATHS

This summery snack offers the perfect mix of macros to fuel fitness performance 

From small focus to bigger picture

LIFE COACH Laura Fountain is a running coach,

This month’s wise women

FEMINA: A NEW HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE AGES,

Shin splints

Emma Kirk-Odunubi is on hand to help you identify the cause of that nasty stabbing shin pain, and find ways for you to prevent it happening again. In the meantime, you need to rest!

MY BEST RACE

Swift Half, Bideford, North Devon

Events

WICKLOW ECOTRAIL Looking for a spectacular, breath-taking trail

Is high impact interval training (HIIT) the best method of training for long distance running?

Can shorter, harder interval work be more helpful in preparing for long distance races, than time on feet?

Nat Long "WAY BACK WHEN I WAS YOUNG I DON’T THINK I KNEW HOW BIG RUNNING WOULD GET IN MY LIFE, BUT I DEFINITELY HAD A LOVE FOR IT STRAIGHT AWAY"

Nat Long is an ultra runner and successful Instagrammer, as well as having a demanding job in cancer research. We caught up with her a day or so before she took on the Thames Path 100, an ultra that goes from Richmond to Oxford, and possibly her biggest challenge yet

MORE THAN JUST A RUN

How to harness the power of exercise to nurture your mental health

COULD YOU BE ADDICTED TO EXERCISE?

Sports psychologist Dr Josephine Perry explains the signs and symptoms of exercise addiction, as well as how to tackle the issue head on…

Running mates

Because we run better together

Food bank run

Michelle Pipet, 41, a nurse from Southampton, praises a new scheme which encourages runners to drop off food bank donations when they head out

We hang out with Amy Longley

Amy from Dorset is training for the Great North Run 

REIGATE LADIES JOGGERS

A non-competitive running group where the emphasis is on fun and socialising 

THE EXPERTS

Tim Allardyce is a leading physiotherapist and osteopath

Your questions answered

Running after long Covid, the lowdown on K-tape and how to bounce back from a confidence crisis. Plus, is it okay to run every day?

RASSELBOCK BACKYARD ULTRA

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

DIARY

If you need inspiration to get you back

CHARLOTTE LETTIS RICHARDSON

American athlete and coach Charlotte Lettis Richardson has fought for the rights of women runners for nearly 50 years

How to... RECOVER BETTER

Looking after yourself better after your run isn’t self-indulgent: good recovery will actually make you stronger and fitter – here’s how to do it well

ULTRA ENDURANCE TRAINING PLAN

Whether you’ve done a marathon or not, you may be hearing the insistent call of the ultra distance… we’re forever hearing that us women are great at longer-distance running and it’s also something that can be attempted at any age. For this plan, you need to be able to run a half marathon distance at the outset, so if you’re ready, let’s get going!

THE ULTRA ENDURANCE PLAN

This plan will help you train towards an ultra endurance run up to 60K or a double marathon weekend

Aimee Pratt

HOW I TRAIN

ESSENTIAL KIT

NEW RELEASE SHOES

GROUP TEST SUMMER TRAIL ESSENTIALS

Heading off road now the rain and mud has abated? You’ll want some of these…

ESSENTIAL UNDERWEAR

We test runners’ pants for comfort, style, VPL, chafe and leakage protection

ESSENTIAL SOCKS

No more blisters, sisters…

TEST

Long -distance 

ESSENTIAL SHORTS

The holy grail of summer running is finding the perfect pair of shorts. Here are four contenders

ESSENTIAL CAPRIS

Oh go on, show a bit of lower leg… it’s summer!

ESSENTIAL HEADPHONES

Whether you like podcasts, audio books, music or telephone calls, it’s important to get the right ear worms when running

HOW TO RUN GREENER

Sometimes it’s hard to see the wood for the trees when it comes to doing our bit for the environment, but the running community has huge potential when it comes to positive and sustainable change…

Leg workout for runners

Leg exercises are worth their weight in gold when it comes to strong running

Plank row and rotation

Doing this pose during work breaks will help loosen your hips