Runner's World UK

Runner's World is an inspirational and motivational magazine for runners of all ages and abilities. In every issue of Runner’s World we inform, advise, educate, and motivate runners of all ages and abilities. We help every runner achieve their personal health, fitness and performance goals. Runner’s World shows you the best ways to get the maximum amount of benefits from running in the minimum amount of time. Big promise? Definitely. But you don’t have to take our word for it – we’d like to prove it to you!

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ARAN FAWDDWY, SNOWDONIA

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Hold steady for better blood pressure • A new study has found that isometric exercises – where you statically hold a position – can improve your blood pressure

Slope and glory • A simple hack to better hill running

Build a marathon memory

Have a quick word with yourself • There’s an art to self-talk – here’s how to do it like a pro

The gender gap

Eat and run • Take on board these easy nutrition strategies to increase endurance

Fingers on buzzers • An expert guide to getting the most from a massage gun

Trigger happy • Three massage guns for every budget

‘I’M INSPIRING MY CHILDREN’ • Meet the mother of five who’s proving that pregnancy and being a parent needn’t put an end to your running ambitions

TRAILS YOU WIN • How Queer Runnings is offering members of the LGBTQIA+ community a sense of belonging in the great outdoors

YOU’RE NEVER TOO OLD TO RUN, AS MY FRIEND JACQUIE PROVES

LETTER OF THE MONTH

YOU KNOW YOU LOVE RUNNING TOO MUCH WHEN…

#FESTINSHOW

WHAT PART OF A RACE DO YOU FIND MENTALLY TOUGHEST?

IN PRAISE OF THE POST-RACE WEEK

OTHER NOTABLE WEEKS IN RUNNING

RUNNING HEALS THE HEART – AND HONOURS THE DEPARTED

BEN COOK • 30, FROM WEST MOOR, RAN THE LENGTH OF THE TYNE AND WEAR METRO

DOWNLOAD YOUR ULTIMATE RUNNING COMPANION • Subscribe to the digital edition of Runner’s World and SAVE UP TO 26% on the cover price. Get great tips on race plans, sportswear, nutrition and much more.

WORK IN PROGRESS • She stunned the world with an Olympic marathon bronze in Tokyo. Then things unravelled as her demons returned. Now Molly Seidel is getting her mind and body back on track

CRACKING THE MARATHON CODE • A masterclass in the art and science of marathon training from running coach

HOW TO PROGRESS YOUR LONG RUN

A WORD ABOUT HILLS

TRAINING PHASES: AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3

DOUBLING UP

COMING UP FOR AIR • Serious lung issues couldn’t stop these four inspiring runners

‘Being able to exercise gave me back some freedom’ • Diven Halai, 38

‘I knew running was helping my condition’ • Lily Goddard, 20

Can I run with asthma? • Dr Andy Whittemore, the clinical lead at Asthma + Lung UK, advises on running with this common lifelong condition

‘I now appreciate my running even more’ • Bryan Hucknall, 50

‘I couldn’t fill my lungs’ • Nick Jones, 24

WELCOME TO THE GUT LAB • Between all of the social media ‘hacks’, the sensational promises and the scientific jargon, the path to better gut health can feel nearly impossible to navigate. Allow us to give you an insider’s guide

THE GUT MENU • Consuming these foods puts you on the right track to healthy internal operations

GAME CHANGERS • Nutrition is arguably the largest piece of the puzzle, but it’s still ‘just one piece’, says Dr Kwok. ‘Gut health is a series of small, intentional steps you take every day, week and over the year that will guide you in the right direction.’ Here are the other non-negotiable habits...