Women's Running

Marathoner, jogger or racer, Women’s Running magazine prepares you for any distance no matter your running style or ability. Looking for the most suitable trainers and apparel to make every run rewarding? Or perhaps expert tips on how to boost your stamina and improve your energy levels? Look no further than a super informative, digital subscription to Women’s Running magazine! Every issue offers a full scope into the world of running - from sections on gym training and healthy nutrition to running fashions and running events for women of all ages. Discover everything you need to take your running to the next level. Maximise every run with the ultimate monthly motivational guide - subscribe to Women’s Running today!

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Women’s Running

LIFE STYLE • Headlines // People // Food // Kit // Health // Opinion

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

EXERCISE IMPROVES MENTAL WELLBEING

This month we love…

NEW GEAR • Brand new releases to make our training just a little bit easier

EXERCISE SAFELY DURING THE PERIMENOPAUSE AND BEYOND? • Dr Louise Newson offers advice about exercising safely and enjoyably during your perimenopause and menopause

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

Sarah Boyd • Sarah, who has run since she was a child, now gets to run all over the world while working for Marathon Tours & Travel (marathontours.com)

FUEL • The latest nutrition to nourish your body and fuel your running

EAT WELL • HOW IMPORTANT ARE ELECTROLYTES DURING SUMMER?

HERE COMES THE SUN, AND I SAY…

This month’s wise women

INJURY CLINIC Piriformis syndrome • Emma gets to the bottom (’scuse the pun!) of this irritating syndrome

MY BEST RACE

Events

Do you really need to be on Strava to progress your training? • Strava is like Facebook for runners. Apart from being able to share endless pictures of cake, does the app help improve your running performance?

6 ISSUES FOR £6! • Now is the time to subscribe

Kate Parker “SPONSORING AN ELITE ATHLETE TO GO AND WIN A RACE DOESN’T INTEREST ME AT ALL, BUT I LOVE TO HEAR ABOUT PEOPLE’S WINS AT AN INDIVIDUAL LEVEL” • Kate Parker loved rambling in the Peak District as a kid. Although her running journey has taken different turns, it’s come full circle now with a real passion for fells and trails

TALES FROM THE POD • Holly has been running without a plan, while Esther has rediscovered a love of do-anything running

What women want • Running the first She Ultra was emotional for Sophie Power, founder of SheRACES. She tells us all about the day and what it meant for women runners

SheRACES key race commitments

Running mates Because we run better together • This month, we’re talking about running with dogs, how to encourage fellow runners to cross the finishing line, and the huge benefits of joining a running club

Encouragement in the last few metres • Administrator Emma Sankey, 33, is a race-day volunteer, helping runners make it to the finish line

ATHENA LADIES RUNNING • This welcoming, supportive community based in St Albans has 180 members and is expanding online across the UK

Take a BREAK • There has never been such a diverse and exciting array of running retreats, holidays and events for you to try. With organisers committed to getting more women involved in running – especially off-road and in ultras – we’re finally in the unfamiliar position of not knowing which ones to choose. Whether you’re thinking of a getaway with family or friends, or are...