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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Strike a pose • New study confirms yoga’s omm-azing benefits

Take it to the max • A new study reveals the best type of interval session to boost your VO2 max

More fuel you • Four insights on sports nutrition offer food for thought

10 findings about healthy hearts • A new paper* by cardiology experts offers some heart-healthy advice for runners of all ages and abilities

Easy does it • When you’ve just run a marathon – or any long-distance race – it pays to slowly ease back into training

‘I’VE BEEN TO HELL AND BACK’ • Up-and-coming ultrarunner Jack Scott overcame his gambling problem to challenge for the top spot in some of the world’s toughest races

GET THE RUNNER’S HYROX • Test your strength and endurance with Hyrox, the greatest cross-training activity you’ve probably never heard of

RUNNERS CAN GET A LOT FROM WATCHING ATHLETICS

LETTER OF THE MONTH

TEAM RW • COMPLETED A RELAY OF THE CAPITAL RING IN UNDER 12 HOURS

RUNNING FREES YOUR MIND TO BECOME MORE CREATIVE

I’VE HAD A GOOD RUN, NOW IT’S TIME TO MOVE ON

Changing minds • INJURIES THAT CAUSE BRAIN TRAUMA CAN HAVE DEVASTATING CONSEQUENCES, BUT FOR SOME, RUNNING OFFERS A WAY FORWARD

UNRIGGING THE SYSTEM • The former elite turned coach and author on the need to creat a running world that is fairer to female athletes

GREAT GREENS • These nutritional all-stars of the fruit and veg aisle are at their seasonal finest right now. Here are the greens to go for and how to get them on your menu

THE CHOSEN FEW • Finishing the 256-mile Trans Japan Alps Race is an incredible feat of endurance, but the years-long qualification process to earn a place on the start line is merciless. RW looks inside what may be the world’s most exclusive ultra club

FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT • How ultra runner Stephanie Case’s Free To Run programmes help to empower women where their freedoms are hardest won

COACH • REACH your PERSONAL BEST

THE LOW-DOWN ON THE WARM-UP • Many runners skip it, but prepping your body properly before a race has many benefits

Resourcefulness and flexibility • Maximising limited training time after giving birth led to one of my best race results

CROSS PURPOSES • Why mixing up your training routine can make you a better runner

HOW TO TRAIN LIKE KIPCHOGE • To race as fast as the world’s quickest, practise slowly, says sports scientist Ross Tucker

LET’S GET FRUITY! • Nutrient-packed, hydrating and purpose-built for hot days – these fruit salads really deliver

Fuel economy • Some ideas on cost effective nutrition options for energy and recovery

CORE PRINCIPLES • Training your midsection can improve all areas of your running game, says Amanda Brooks

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