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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Breathe in the benefits • Why running in the woods could help you to swerve the sickbed

Fast love • Speedwork makes you quicker, even if you’re already fit, says new study

3 ways to train like Kilian Jornet • The mountain GOAT recently wrote an in-depth blog about his training

Carbs first, fats second • A new study finds benefits in carb-loading before a high-fat meal

What’s the best mental strategy for running?

Tendon-loving care • How to prime your achilles for peak performance

‘YOU JUST DON’T KNOW UNTIL YOU TRY’ • From lockdown runner to Olympic hopeful, Rose Harvey’s running journey proves anything is possible

A QUIVER RUNS THROUGH IT • Is it a bow? Is it a game? Yes, and run archery is targeting the mainstream

WE NEED TO TREAD MORE LIGHTLY ON THE EARTH

JAMIE HAY • 32, HEREFORDSHIRE, HELPED TO ORGANISE THE RUNNING OUT OF TIME RELAY

THE UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTH IS THAT COMFORT CAN BE BORING

RUNNING GAGS

LETTER OF THE MONTH

RUNNING GIVES US BELIEF WHEN OUR LIVES ARE IN CHAOS

THE RACE AGAINST T:ME • WE CAN’T OUT RUN AGE, BUT FINDING THE COURAGE TO STAY IN THE RACE WILL MAKE YOU A WINNER IN SO MANY WAYS, FINDS RICHARD ASKWITH

Baby Steps • Fear, misinformation and outdated attitudes lead many pregnant women to park their running shoes, but personal experiences and new research show that running can bring many benefits to mums and their babies

01 ‘Your pace and distance will drop, but definitely keep running’ • Kirsty Hingston, 37

02 ‘My runs were about doing something beneficial for my health – and my baby’s’ • Lucy Waterlow, 42

Running mum’s kit list • Want to continue running through pregnancy – and beyond? This specialist kit will help keep you on your feet

Pregnant pause • Having a baby shouldn’t mean women can’t race

03 ‘Every pregnancy is different’ • Sophie Power, 40

POWER LUNCHES • PORTABLE, ECONOMICAL, SATISFYING AND FILLED WITH INFINITE POSSIBILITIES FOR TASTE AND NUTRITIONAL UPGRADES, THE SANDWICH IS RIPE FOR REINVENTION. WE CALLED UPON THE UK’S MOST FORWARD-THINKING SANDWICH VENDORS TO SHARE THEIR REVAMPS OF THE GREAT CULINARY INSTITUTION WITH THE HEALTHIEST, MOST NUTRIENT-PACKED AND DOWNRIGHT DELICIOUS OPTIONS SELECTED FROM THEIR MENUS

TAKE IT TO THE MAX • Your VO2 max is one of the most important metrics in running fitness. Understanding it – and how to nudge it in the right direction – will give your performance a boost

HOW ACCURATE IS THAT TRACKER, REALLY?

KEIRA D’AMATO IS CHASING HAPPINESS • How focusing on the simple joy of running has brought the 38-year-old mum-of-two the success she gave up on a lifetime ago

COACH • REACH your PERSONAL BEST

PASS THE STRESS TEST • Stress has negative connotations, but is it always a bad thing? And how does it affect runners’ health and performance?

STRONG BEGINNINGS • New to lifting? Let these tips guide you...