We couldn’t have done it without…

issue 159 || MARCH 2023

LIFESTYLE

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

GOAL SETTER OR GO GETTER?

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

Happy 6th Birthday, RunTogether

To celebrate its latest bir thday, England Athletics’

63%

The number of Brits interested in ramping up

Adidas designs for women

In its commitment to tackling barriers to sport

ON TRACK NIGHTS LAUNCHED

If you love watching the Olympics and

This month’s running stars

Claire Bannwarth placed first woman at the Montane

This month we love...

SOS LIP £16, sosserum.co.uk Treat your lips to

NEW GEAR

Lambs? Tick. Snowdrops? Tick. Daffs? Tick! Spring is coming and you need some fresh clobber to celebrate

Look after my wellbeing while juggling training, family and work

If you’re a super woman who can scratch off every training session, while succeeding in your career, and keeping on top of home and family commitments, then we think you’re incredible! But what about the rest of us who often have to drop a training session (or two) due to these other demands? How can we do everything and stay sane?

THREE FRUITS THAT WILL BOOST SLEEP AND RECOVERY

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

3 OF THE BEST MENO SUPPORT

BEST FOR HORMONE BALANCE PUKKA HERBS MENOPAUSE

MYTH BUSTER

Womenshouldn’t runwhile pregnant This myth was part of

Mary McGowan

In 2004, at 48 years old, Mary McGowan from Nottingham began running with a group of other mums from her son’s school. She’s now been running with them for 17 years

FUEL

The latest nutrition to nourish your body and fuel your running

EAT WELL

HOW DO I KNOW IF I’M GETTING ENOUGH PROTEIN?

MEAL MATHS

This protein-rich snack will help post-fitness muscle repair

Cheering from the sidelines

LIFE COACH Laura Fountain is a running coach,

This month’s wise women

CHOOSING TO RUN: A MEMOIR DesLinden £24.99, Dutton

Bunions

What do Julia Roberts, The Queen Consort and women runners have in common? Bunions! Emma Kirk-Odunubi explains how to recognise, treat and prevent them

The Big Pilgrimage Race

As part of a year-long challenge to complete a new race every month, Kirstin Westover took a historic pilgrimage along the south coast

Eents

Windsor Trail Run With a relaunch for 2023,

Is it better to train indoors or outdoors?

When the weather is against us, is it better to train indoors?

TALES FROM THE POD

Esther and Holly have had a mixed bag of a month. Some highs, some lows, and some Covid recover y in-between. Bot h are feeling extremely ner vous about what the next couple of months will bring…

“I NEVER wanted to say ‘I HATE RUNNING’ again!”

Saima Husain

'RUNNING WAS CENTRAL TO MY SURVIVAL'

The UK’s first Ambassador for the National Centre for Domestic Violence explains, through her own experience, how sometimes running can achieve so much more than we could ever imagine

Running mates

Because we run better together

Your questions answered

How a coach can help you run smarter, ideas for interesting inter val sessions and the best way to breathe. Plus how to banish boob bounce

ST NEOTS RIVERSIDE RUNNERS HALF MARATHON

RACE || Reports || Diary

VALENCIA MARATHON

Lydia Willgress ran the super-flat super-fast marathon

SECRETS FROM THE ELITES

Smart hacks from the pros that will help you run faster and longer

DIARY

Satisfaction is guaranteed with our selection of races this issue. Whether you fancy an urban run or a rural race, we’ve got options in locations from Hull to Chicago and many in-between to suit your goals. All you have to do is sign up. See you on the start line!

DAME KELLY HOLMES

Woman's Running ICON No.51

COACH

How to run to heart rate Half marathon training plan || How I train

How to... run to heart rate

Running to heart rate is one of those things we often read about, but for many of us it can seem like a dark art reser ved for the professionals. Let’s investigate how to harness the data and use it to improve…

HALF MARATHON TRAINING PLAN

Training for a half marathon is a fun challenge to aim for – not just because completing the distance is a massive achievement that will make you feel like a running badass, but also because along the way you’ll learn things about yourself as a runner that will be much more valuable than the medal in the goodie bag

Abi Woolaston

Abi Woolaston is a keen marathon and ultramarathon runner and she’s also a Salomon athlete

KIT

Shoes || Clothes || Tech

ESSENTIAL KIT

NEW RELEASE SHOES

ESSENTIAL TOPS

Any colour as long as it’s black… or dark blue, or grey. For days when you want to blend in rather than stand out

ESSENTIAL UNDERWEAR

Get the basics right and the rest will follow

Long-distance TEST

Esther is as smug as a bug in a rug

GROUP TEST LEGGINGS

Say hello to new-season style whether you’re hitting the gym or the hills

ESSENTIAL SOCKS

A selection of short, medium and long socks to support and hug your feet while keeping them whiff-free

ESSENTIAL ACCESSORIES

The bits and bobs that we runners can’t do without

RUNNING HEADPHONES

Some earbuds are mates for life and some are forever frenemies. Hassle-free sounds from this lot…

3 of the best apps

Technology can make fitness more affordable and accessible too

BOOTCAMP

Running with your dog || Run faster workout || Perfect form

HOW TO RUN WITH YOUR DOG

Make sure you and your furry best friend are happy and healthy on every run

5 DOGGY TIPS

Ginetta George and Gail Walker from DogFit explain what to consider before running with your dog

Ultimate marathon training strength workout

WORKOUT

Cobra pose {Bhujangasana}

Yoga poses for runners

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO RUNNING & PREGNANCY

There is a lot of misinformation out there for women runners who are pregnant or think ing about having a baby. We cut through the noise with the ultimate guide to running and pregnancy

Susannah Gill

Susannah is the World Record Holder for running

SOPHIE POWER’S GUIDE TO RUNNING DURING PREGNANCY

Sophie takes you through the different stages of pregnancy, with tips on how to run and keep your body in perfect nick at the same time

ANNA MCNUFF: SECOND TIME AROUND

Anna is an endurance athlete, adventurer and author of Barefoot Britain, which came out in December 2022. She decided to stop running early in her pregnancy last year

KATE’S PREGNANCY KIT PICKS

We know that preparing for a baby can be an expensive time, but there are a few products that can be really helpful when it comes to running comfortably through pregnancy. If buying new isn’t an option, a lot of these things are sold – and often haven’t been used that much – on secondhand online stores