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ISSUE 191 || NOVEMBER 2025

LIFESTYLE

HEADLINES || P EOPLE ||

Women-only race event takes gold

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

PE KIT GOES PRO

R esearch from Women in Sport reveals that

This month we love...

FLUUS FROM £3.49, BOOTS.COM Finally, a

NEW GEAR

Some absolute belters are about to hit the shelves in run stores

Make sure I get the best recovery while I’m training

Through applying the same recovery techniques that professional athletes use, you’ll be able to achieve your best results in your running

THE HEALING POWER OF THE TRAILS

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

Kate Bradford

After a Crohn’s diagnosis, Kate took on an awe-inspiring ultra-marathon challenge: Race to the King

FUEL

The latest nutrition to nourish your body and fuel your running

3 OF THE BEST PROTEIN-ENHANCED PRODUCTS

KALLO ORGANIC OAT & PROTEIN MILK BEST FOR

EAT WELL

HOW CAN RAW NUTS SUPPORT MY TRAINING?

MAKE HAY WHILE THE SUN SHINES

Laura Fountain is a running coach, a personal trainer, a marathon runner and the author of The Lazy Runner and Tricurious . She helps all runners achieve their goals, from 5K to marathon: lazygirlrunning.com Follow Laura @lazygirlrunning

This month’s wise women

107 DAYS KAMALA HARRIS £25.00, Simon &

+INJURY CLINIC Shoulder pain

Shoulders? For runners ? Yes, you read that correctly: running can easily affect our upper back and shoulders; so here’s how to avoid those niggles

Saucony London 10k

MY BEST RACE

Events

ENDURE RELAYS Take on the ultimate running

Is post run nutrition essential for recovery?

How specific do you need to be, or will Marmite on toast do the job after a hard run?

HOW DO I GET THAT RUNNER’S HIGH?

This month, Sav advises us on how to capture that often-elusive moment of running euphoria

“One day, we’re all going have to say no to moving our bodies in a way that we’re used to, so it’s important to say yes while we can!”

Esmée Gummer

COAST TO COAST

Taking on the 300K Coast to Coast is a huge feat of endurance, no matter how you complete it. But doing it as a training run ? That’s another thing entirely…

Are UPFs the enemy?

We’re told to cut back on Ultra Processed Food (UPF) for the sake of our health – yet on race day, they’re our go-to fuel. We explore why runners lean on bars, gels and powders, and whether a whole-food revolution is coming to endurance sport

Running mates

Because we run better together

Gail Hardingham

Gail, 67, a retired NHS worker from Norwich, recently completed her 500th parkrun

KINGS HEATH RUNNERS

A ‘gratitude wall’ at awards night, allows members to publicly thank anybody who has supported them

THE EXPERTS

Tim Allardyce is a leading physiotherapist and osteopath

Your questions answered

Stress fractures explained, motivation tips for long runs and the best running podcasts. Plus, how to overcome knee pain

SHERACES TRAIL SERIES

PEAK DISTRICT

YOU’RE GORGEOUS!

Feel fantastic in the very best kit of 2025

DIARY

2026 is shaping up to be an amazing

KADEENA COX

Kadeena has competed at the Paralympics in both running and cycling events, showing a versatility that few athletes in the world have achieved

COACH

HOW TO AVOID INJURY | | 5K

GET STRONG! {AND AVOID INJURY}

Here are our simple rules for running pain-free at any age: no excuses, you just need to do your homework (and thankfully that includes rest!)

BUILD STRENGTH AND RUN 5K

The all-inclusive plan for beginners and returning runners

Sammi Kinghorn

Sammi Kinghorn OBE is one of Great Britain’s most decorated wheelchair racers and a rising television presenter

KIT

Shoes || Clothes || Tech

ESSENTIAL KIT

NEW RELEASE SHOES

ESSENTIAL SOCKS

Socks so good that we’ve started questioning our underwear wardrobe. It’s time to update!

ESSENTIAL TOPS

Long sleeves or crop tops, we need both in our wardrobes for whatever the weather throws at us

GROUP TEST LEGGINGS

Say bye-bye to shorts and hellooooo to tights

ESSENTIAL TECH

Build your muscles then soothe your muscles with this month’s tech treats

Long-distance TEST

Laura is a sucker for a Garmin watch . She particularly loves their longevity

THE BEST SHOES OF 2025

In the first instalment of the Women’s Running Product Awards, we showcase this year’s best trainers

“As rock bottoms go, mine wasn’t world-ending or earth-shattering. Instead it was a rising tide of small, shameful moments”

Navigating a destructive addiction with alcohol, and an obsession with running, all while hurdling lockdowns and new relationships, Freya has been through it all and come out the other side. This is her story.

Strength periodisation for stronger running

Training blocks are often seasonal, but even if you’re having a break from running for now, it’s the perfect time to switch your focus to strength

Overhead triceps extension with a resistance band

Feeling feeble in the upper arms? Ditch the weights in favour of a resistance band…

BALANCE

Are UPFs the enemy? || Q&A|| Race report