Women's Running

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This month we...

Hello!

We couldn’t have done it without…

LIFESTYLE

lululemon’s going Further to champion athletes

MENSTRUAL TABOOS LESSEN IN GEN-Z AND MILLENNIAL AGE GROUPS

This month’s brilliant runners

Strava and Nike unite

This month we love…

NEW GEAR

Look after my knees after a marathon? • Contrary to common belief, running can be good for your knees. Studies show it doesn’t cause arthritis in later life and that, in actual fact, it may help relieve some pain for those who suffer from arthritic knees. How can you best look after your knees if you prefer running long distance?

Easy peasy bespoke vitamins

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

The healing power of Hempe

MYTH BUSTER

3 OF THE BEST SKIN PROTECTORS

Raji Sundar • Raji started running in her 40s after being non-sporty in school. Running has now become her friend, teacher and healer; and even though it’s sometimes a nuisance, she’s devoted to it

EAT WELL

3 OF THE BEST on-the-go energisers

THE BEST…STOMACH SETTLER

MEAL MATHS • This summery snack offers the perfect mix of macros to fuel fitness performance 

Whole Earth Chocolate Peanut Butter Drizzler

This month’s wise women

From small focus to bigger picture

Shin splints • Emma Kirk-Odunubi is on hand to help you identify the cause of that nasty stabbing shin pain, and find ways for you to prevent it happening again. In the meantime, you need to rest!

MY BEST RACE • For Tash Acres, founder of Earth Runs (earthruns.com), her local half marathon will always be her favourite race

Events

Is high impact interval training (HIIT) the best method of training for long distance running?

Nat Long "WAY BACK WHEN I WAS YOUNG I DON’T THINK I KNEW HOW BIG RUNNING WOULD GET IN MY LIFE, BUT I DEFINITELY HAD A LOVE FOR IT STRAIGHT AWAY" • Nat Long is an ultra runner and successful Instagrammer, as well as having a demanding job in cancer research. We caught up with her a day or so before she took on the Thames Path 100, an ultra that goes from Richmond to Oxford, and possibly her biggest challenge yet

Running mates • This month, you share your success with the walk/run method, tell us why you rate the food bank run and explain how running clears you head and you love it!

We hang out with Amy Longley

REIGATE LADIES JOGGERS

Food bank run • Michelle Pipet, 41, a nurse from Southampton, praises a new scheme which encourages runners to drop off food bank donations when they head out

MORE THAN JUST A RUN

TALES FROM THE POD • This month, Esther has been having near-religious moments at the chiropractors, and Holly has been having near-death experiences with snails

How to... RECOVER BETTER • Looking after yourself better after your run isn’t self-indulgent: good recovery will actually make you stronger and fitter – here’s how to do it well

ULTRA ENDURANCE TRAINING...