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LIFESTYLE
DIRECT LINK BETWEEN EXERCISING AS A TEENAGER AND BETTER MENTAL WELLBEING LATER IN LIFE
WORLD RECORDS FALL AT TCS LONDON MARATHON • The people, campaigns, research and updates making an impact in our running community this month
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THIS MONTH’S AMAZING RUNNERS
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ON THE OLYMPIC TRAIL
NEW GEAR • Brand new releases to make our training just a little bit easier
HOW DO I FEEL AND STAY SAFE WHEN I’M OUT RUNNING ALONE? • When it comes to running alone, especially for women, safety should always be a priority. If you’ve ever wondered if there are things you can do to feel and stay safer, rest assured – there are several strategies you can implement right away, and some to consider for the future
MYTH BUSTER
3 OF THE BEST SKIN PROTECTORS
HEALTH • The latest nutrition, beauty and health headlines. Because running doesn’t end at your feet
Natasha Shishmanian • Runner, ex-golfer and mum, Natasha is not scared of taking on tough challenges
FUEL • The latest nutrition to nourish your body and fuel your running
EAT WELL
MEAL MATHS • Whizz the fruit + yoghurt together and top with nuts for a nutritious ice cream alternative
This month’s wise women
SMASHING THE FIRST HURDLES
Adductor strain • You’ve heard of the adductors but do you know what they do, how niggly strains can occur, and how you can prevent them?
Events
Eastleigh 10K • After 20 years of running, Sally Watford finally broke the sub-50-minute mark for 10K, at the Eastleigh 10K in Hampshire
My fitness watch says I need to take a ‘rest day’, but I feel good. Do I really need to listen to what it says? • Some days, you need aprompt to lay off the training. And sometimes, the data falls in your favour and you are more than happy to take to the bath instead of the hills. But how seriously should you really be taking your watch’s advice on training load and recovery times?
Trail running SAFETY IN NUMBERS • How to be safe when running on trails
“IF I’VE BEEN OUT FOR A RUN MY PROBLEMS DON’T FEEL QUITE AS BIG ANYMORE” • Giovanna Fletcher is an actor, author, podcaster, Queen of the Castle – and she’s a runner! She explains how running keeps her fit for her passion; leading treks to raise money for CoppaFeel!, the breast cancer charity
Running mates • This month, we talk about rebuilding running confidence after setbacks, running clubs bringing communities together and the start of running journeys
We hang out with Vicki Rennie • Vicki, from Kircaldy in Fife, works for Nourish, a family support centre, and loves to run for good mental health
Small steps back to confidence after a fall
LET’S RUN GIRLS
YOU CHOOSE • Women can find themselves forced to choose between running a marathon and planning for a family, navigating confusing and conflicting advice. One passionate runner shares her story and investigates further
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