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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Why it pays to praise • Here’s another good reason to cheer on your fellow runners: it primes your body and mind for peak performance

Run like an ‘expert’ • Faster runners tend to have two running-form characteristics in common

A fat lot of good for your heart

Grey area • New study finds optimal exercise routine for older runners

Use the force • Knowing when and how to reduce ground reaction forces could help to keep you on the road – here’s a guide

THE LONG ROAD TO HAPPINESS • Through ultrarunning, Benjamin Davies has been able to heal the wounds of the past. ‘It’s like therapy,’ he says

THE RUNNERS OF WIMBLEDON COMMON • Lauriston Runners Club provides the perfect base for all-night ultrarunning and cross-country pursuits

I’M GOING BACK TO BASICS TO BUILD A BASE

LETTER OF THE MONTH

GARY McKEE • 53, CUMBRIA, RAN 365 MARATHONS IN 365 DAYS

FINISHING YOUR FIRST RACE IS CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION

RUNNING GAGS

SLEEP WELL, LITTLE SISTER. YOUR MEMORY LIVES ON

Running with destiny • ELITE ATHLETE TOBY TANSER VISITS KENYA SEEKING TRAINING TIPS TO ADVANCE HIS CAREER. INSTEAD, HE FINDS A DIFFERENT CALLING – ONE THAT WILL CHANGE HIS LIFE AND TRANSFORM COUNTLESS OTHERS

QUEEN OF THE MOUNTAINS • A weekend among the stunning peaks of the Pyrenees is a ticket to trail running heaven

RUNNER’S WORLD PROTEIN 2.0 • In the endless debate over the best eating regime for achieving your health and fitness goals, the latest thinking is once again highlighting the importance of one macronutrient – and how we get it into our bodies. Is it time to rethink your protein?

Last, but not least • The biggest rewards running offers are often found a long way from the podium, as these proud back-of-the-packers know well

THE NORTH STAR • ONE OF THE BRIGHTEST LIGHTS IN BRITISH DISTANCE RUNNING, EMILE CAIRESS TALKS RECORDS, RUNNING IN NATURE AND REFUELLING WITH FISH AND CHIPS

DOWNLOAD YOUR ULTIMATE RUNNING COMPANION

COACH • REACH your PERSONAL BEST

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN • The training is done, but what you do in the last few days before a marathon can still make a big difference

RUN A FASTER 5K • Adding these five structured speed sessions to your training could help you reach that new PB

ROTATIONAL LUNGE • This exercise is a triple threat: a hard-working warm-up move, strength-builder and full-body conditioning staple

STEP IT UP • Simple and fun ways new runners can progress their workouts

RECOVERY POSITION • The best way to get over a hard effort is down to science and physiology, says sports scientist Ross Tucker

Bone up on calcium • This mineral is key to healthy bones and more, so runners need to get enough

EVERYDAY HEROES • These 10 supermarket staple foods offer multiple health, performance and recovery benefits for runners

Shoe buyer̦s guide

A LONG WEEKEND IN THE LAKES • Lily Canter trades in a Romanian...