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HEADLINES

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

NEW GEAR

With warmer temperatures, it’s time to build endurance with a spot of cross training. Dust off the pedals… let’s go!

Run longer than 30 minutes?

When you start running it can feel challenging, especially in the first few weeks, but with a gradual approach to increasing your moving intervals, you will quickly find your body adapts and enjoys working settling into a longer running rhythm

HEALTH

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

Ruby Rai

Employment lawyer Ruby took up running for mental clarity, but has since found racing and fundraising to be a great way to raise awareness about causes that are close to her heart 

FUEL

Three colourful recipes for nutritious meals that will fuel your running, help you recover quicker, and taste delicious

Let’s educate our sons

MUM ON THE RUN Laura Fountain is a

This month’s wise women

COASTING: RUNNING AROUND THE COAST OF BRITAIN –

CLINIC

Runner’s knee accounts for around 10 per cent of all running injuries. But here’s a thing: the knee might not be the culprit, it could be that the problem is rooted in the ITB band on your thigh

MY BEST RUN

Ladybower Reservoir, the Peak District

Events

© ANNA RACHEL PHOTOGRAPHY LOVE TRAILS FESTIVAL Looking

If I lose weight will it improve my running?

Most of us assume that losing weight is the golden ticket to faster running, but this may not always be the case

“Other people will go from race to race but I’m not other people. I choose to do things my way”

Alison Walker is on her own path: she eats anything she likes; she has an old-school coach with an aversion to tech; and she’s in no hurry to bag endless races. Her naturalistic approach is working well for both mind and body, and she’s tucking Malaysian records under her belt with convincing regularity

Running mates Because we run better together

This month, you share your views on women’s safety, tell us how running has changed your life and explain why this magazine keeps you motivated. Brilliant running from brilliant women!

MAGAZINEMOTIVATION Nickie Gordon

Nickie was bitten by the marathon bug thanks to Women's Running mag

#WEWILL RUN FREE

Our #WEWILL campaign is paving the way for women to reclaim their right to run free from fear

HOW #WEWILL CAME ABOUT

Women’s Running Editor Esther Newman explains the thinking behind the #WEWILL campaign

MICRO CHANGES BIG IMPACT

Make a pledge to keep the conversation going. The more we talk about the issues we face, the more change will happen

CALLING ALL GOOD MEN: CHANGE STARTS WITH YOU

Right, time to hand the mag over to the men in your life. We need support from them in this battle. We need them to call out unacceptable behaviour on our behalf. #WEWILL do this together

RUNNING IN THE FAMILY

When she’d got over the shock, Emma  Campbell enjoyed every moment of  running with her biggest boy

IN FOCUS ZAAZEE

Bigger doesn’t necessarily mean better. In the first of a series of articles focusing on the smaller businesses supporting runners, we take a look at ZAAZEE. We already love this independent activewear brand for its quality and its style, but we wanted to find out how this small business thrives alongside well-known brands. We spoke to founder Deborah Todd to find out 

mymo

We put mymo, a new wearable tech, under the spotlight to find out how it helps  you select the right running shoe for you, preventing injury as a result 

CALL OF THE WILD

Trail running and camping are a match made in heaven. Combine them and you’ll have this summer’s UK breaks sorted while spending maximum time in the great outdoors 

HALF MARATHON PLAN

Doubling a 10K seems daunting at first but it’s very doable with the right plan in place. Mix up run distances and speeds, insert a cross-training session here or there, and look after your leg muscles 

Natasha Cockram

Welsh runner Natasha Cockram is the British marathon   champion as well as Welsh marathon record holder 

ESSENTIAL KIT

NEW RELEASE SHOES Treat your feet to a

Long-distance TEST

Geri has remained impressed as she’s upped her mileage in the Glideride 2

MOVE YOUR BODY!

Zumba and running may not seem obvious dance partners, but you might be surprised…  They fit together like Fred and Ginger

Zumba at home

Zumba instructors have had to pivot (sorry) in the past year due to gym closures and now lots of sessions are held online. Here are the basics to get you started

Total body workout

After a long winter in hibernation, get a dose of vitamin D with our sunny park (or back garden!) workout. Hey, you could even make it more fun by inviting a friend along to join you

Prevent & protect Stress fractures

Bumping up your miles too quickly can lead to tiny splinters in your bones and pain when running

EMBRACE THE CHANGE

Understanding your body is key to managing menopausal symptoms and training at your very best

PREMATURE MENOPAUSE

At just 28 years old, runner Katie Ayres suffered ovarian failure, which made her prematurely menopausal. Here’s her inspirational story

FITNESS SYMPTOM CHECKER

Below we’ve listed some of the most common symptoms of menopause that could interfere with training, along with our expert solutions to keep your runs on track

Your questions answered

Inspiring running reads, why your eyes water when you run and how to avoid runner’s trots. Plus top tips on doing a speedy 5K

Win! A HUGE BUNDLE OF KIT FROM INOV-8!

Your chance to win loads of lovely kit from inov-8: £300 to choose whatever you like!

RACE

Anyone else having to re-train themselves in diary management? After a year of nothing much, there is now a plethora of race events, both real and virtual, waiting to fill our calendars. What a sight to behold!

Ethel Scott

A pioneer for black female athletes in British sport at the beginning of the 20th century, Ethel Scott was the first black woman to represent Great Britain in an international athletics competition

HELLO!

What is running greener all about? Aren’t us

A greener future

Decathlon is committed to enhancing our lives through movement while protecting the planet

Zero-waste Running

With climate change firmly on the agenda, it’s time for us runners to start making positive changes.  Here’s how to reduce your impact on the planet

“Buy Nothing New is no longer a challenge for me – it’s become my lifestyle”

Emma Coleman, 29, from Chesterfield in Derbyshire, reveals the moment she realised her running-wear habit was having a negative impact on the planet – and what she is doing to make positive changes

Essential green kit

Decathlon’s running gear has sustainability at its heart and the range is hard to beat on value for money

IN FOCUS Decathlon Evadict Trail tights

Trail tights that go the distance, are planet-friendly and look beautiful. Sold!

Win!  A brilliant Decathlon bundle of goodies!

This epic haul of brilliant, sustainable kit could be yours!

Eat Well

Simple breakfast ideas that are delicious, planet-friendly and packed with all the Enerjoy you need

Run for Good

Our running community has shown how we are so much stronger together during the recent lockdowns. We celebrate how you made such a huge difference, pulling together to look after each other, as well as the wider community. Because being responsible starts at home

Sarah-Louise Clarke

Sarah-Louise is the hiking department manager at Decathlon, and a Kiprun ambassador with a passion for running