We couldn’t have done it without…

Emma Kirk-Odunubi Emma is a sports scientist and

LIFESTYLE

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

AMPUTEE RUNS 104 MARATHONS IN 104 DAYS

Relative running newbie Jacky Hunt-Broersma is reaching unbelievable feats of endurance and strength, and raising money for fellow amputees in the process

Age is no barrier

© MARIKO YUGETA Mariko Yugeta, the 63-year-old Japanese

MCCOLGAN BREAKS BRITISH 5K RECORD

Eilish is at the top of her game

FASTEST DEBUT MARATHON RUN IN HISTORY

At just 22 years old, Ethiopia’s Yalemzerf Yehualaw

This month we love...

Q&A VITAMINC BRIGHTENING SERUM © DPA PICTURE ALLIANCE

NEW GEAR

The warmer weather marks a tri-umphant return, so here’s our pick of essential cross training kit

Manage muscle niggles when running while pregnant?

Looking after your muscles while you’re pregnant will help you keep exercising for longer

HEALTH

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

Cla ire Gleave

Being able Claire’s inspiration to run, while juggling busy family life and her own business

FUEL

Exercise is good for period pain and lethargy, but there are also foods that relieve menstrual symptoms. Also, press turbo boost with our pick of energy eats

Energy enhancers

GOOD 4U MINT & COCOA ENERGY BALLS Made

EAT WELL

CAN MY TRAINING DIET HELP TO RELIEVE PERIOD SYMPTOMS?

MEAL MATHS

Blend the ingredients to make an avocado & nut pesto. Whizz until smooth & stir through cooked pasta

Plough your own furrow

LIFE COACH Laura Fountain is a running coach,

This month’s wise women

BLACK SHEEP Sabrina Pace-Humphreys £16.00, Quercus A memoir

IN JURY CLINIC

THE INJURY ITB syndrome Area affected: Hip/knee

Southsea, Hampshire

Sarah King gives us an ode to her local seaside route which she finds so rewarding, whatever the weather

Events

LEEDS 10 K The Leeds 10K was Jane

Is quantity or quality of training more important for runners?

Junk miles, rounding up, chasing mileage goals… many runners believe that the further they run, the better runner they will become. But is the quality of our training more important than the distance covered?

“I USED TO ALWAYS TRY AND CONTROL EVERYTHING AND IN TRIATHLON YOU HAVE TO LET GO A LITTLE BIT BECAUSE LOTS OF ELEMENTS ARE OUT OF YOUR CONTROL ”

Emily-Faye Jevons loves triathlons. Not only does she get a kick from performing well, she’s also found that training is a tonic for the rigours of life

EMILY’S ESSENTIAL KIT

Must-haves when Emily is out on a run

...BUT WERE TOO AFRAID TO ASK!

Running is supposed to be simple, we know that, but once you start rooting around on the internet for answers to niggling questions, it turns out that it’s not actually as easy as to find the support you need. Will running help us lose weight? How do we train for our first race? How do we run when we’re on our period? And what about when we’re going through the menopause? We address all these questions and more, with simple (promise!) advice from our expert team…

“Life is about letting the universe know what you want and letting go of how it comes to pass”

What does Anna McNuff really want? Having become a mum, her needs and wants have taken a back seat to baby’s, but a recent trip to Thailand provided the answer loud and clear

BRAND IN FOCUS LUCY LOCKET LOVES

With its focus on pattern and community, Lucy Locket Loves has quickly grown into a much-loved brand for women runners across the UK. We wanted to find out more about it…

BOOTCAMP

Beat injury blues || Fun full-body workout ||

Running mates

This month, you share your views on heading out when you don’t feel like it, the joy of a non-competitive club, and running again after injury

NUTRIENT BOOST

Supercharge your pasta sauce Stir vegetable puree into

We hang out with Nickie O’Hara

Nickie, 50, a customer services team leader from Blackburn, in Lancashire

KENDAL WOMEN ON THE RUN

NEXTISSUE HOW HAS THE MENOPAUSE AFFECTED YOUR RUNNING?

THE EXPERTS

Anita Bean is a nutritionist for the London

Your questions answered

Training while having IVF, the benefits of beetroot juice and how to fuel up during marathons. Plus how to stay focused when running

TRAILS V ROADS

THE BERLIN HALF MARATHON

Esther absolutely loved the half marathon in Berlin, cheered on by Holly and spurred on by cinnamon rolls

LONDON LANDMARKS HALF MARATHON

Lydia Wilgress took on this very scenic half to soak up the sights of the capital

DIARY

Shorts on? Sun cream applied? Shades? Press play on your Summer Choons playlist and let’s go! Summer running – whether it’s cool mornings, early evenings, warm rain or just the usual insect ambush – is always a joy, so here are some autumn races to train for

ISABELLE GUILLOT

French long-distance runner Isabelle Guillot had such a natural flair for trail running that she achieved a string of global successes in the late 90s and early 2000s, many of which are yet to be beaten

COACH

Training plans simplified || Half marathon plan ||

Training plans: WTF?

If you’re signing up to your first race, you might be thinking about getting yourself a training plan. But many plans can be intimidating, stuffed with jargon and acronyms. This is your simple guide to understanding plans and using them to help you run better

YOUR HALF MARATHON PLAN

The half marathon is a popular distance because, although it’s a huge challenge and requires 12 weeks of consistent effort, the training needn’t take over your life. See you on the start line!

Steph Twell

Steph Twell has with me, but I also unfortunately coached herself to marathon success

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KIT

Shoes || Clothes || Tech

ESSENTIAL KIT

Come in… we have trail shoes, barefoot shoes, speedy shoes and recycled shoes

BRIGHT & BOLD ESSENTIALS

Go bold, show off: add a bit of colour and pattern to your kit

ESSENTIAL SHORTS

Make the most of the summer months…

Long -distance TEST

Kate’s still in the pink whenever she wears this gem of a tee

ESSENTIAL BRAS

A good bra is as essential as your running shoes

ESSENTIAL TOPS

A round-up of the best summer tops for warmer running

GROUP TEST HEADPHONES

Niggle-free, wireless, waterproof: whatever the tech, we’ve tested it so you don’t have to

ESSENTIAL TECH WATCHES

The latest watch releases promising to keep your GPS and your training on track

3 of the best apps

At-home subscription workouts at the touch of a button

STRONGER

Taking time off running can be difficult – but there are positives to be found

Roll The Dice workout

Even with some banging tunes and a can-do attitude, workouts get samey and dull after a while. How about letting the roll of a dice determine which exercises you do, and for how long?

Perfect form Calf stretch

|| Our calf muscles work hard when we

BALANCE

Planet-friendly running || Life on a plate ||

Run to save the planet

It’s the small steps that can make a big difference, discovers Louise Pyne

Kate Shilland

Kate, a mara thon runner and triathlete who’s always up for a challenge, is part of the winning mixed relay team in the Marbella 70.3. She confesses she is always ‘horribly competitive!’