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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Runner’s World

Editor’s letter

Warm-ups • The tips you need to get up to speed

Fitness

Nutrition

Mind & health

Injury

Human race • Ordinary runners doing extraordinary things

Great expectations • Marathon man Matthew Akpan proves there’s no limit to what people with autism can do

‘I was drawn to Gayns because it felt so welcoming’ • After surviving cancer, Yves Renuixen-Mencel explains how he found fitness and community through the queer social run club

Taking it to the max

Letter of the month

Suzy Wood • This month’s member loves chasing PBs and the social side of parkrun

Reflections of a long-distance dad

Richard Williman • 58, from Pocklington, Yorkshire, runs multiple marathons in cricket gear

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UPHILL BATTLE • Ultrarunner Sophie Woods’ epic crossing of the Alps this summer was both a record-shattering FKT and a journey of personal healing

CAN AI GET YOU A PB? • As more runners turn to AI for advice, our resident coach, Tom Craggs, applies his real-world expertise to road-test how effectively it can guide his 5K comeback

‘YOU JUST RUN AND TRY TO REMEMBER HOW IT WAS BEFORE’ • Through almost five years of war, Kyiv’s running community has survived and thrived, evolving and adapting to bring hope and connection in the face of hardship and horror. Finbarr Toesland meets the runners who will not be stopped

Beyond doubt • Confidence isn’t a prerequisite for running well – it’s often the result. Here’s why waiting to feel ready could be holding you back and how to outrun your inner critic

COLD WAR GAMES • In a largely forgotten chapter of sporting history, a politically charged bilateral track and field series saw the world’s superpowers go head-to-head. The result? High passion, nefarious tactics and enduring friendships

Coach • Reach your personal best

The magic number? • How to maximise fitness and hit your goals on three runs a week

Begin again • From new drills to different sports, here are four ways to make running feel as fresh as when you first started

Time to get strong • Use autumn to build the resilience that will support your running next year

Comfort food • Why cold weather can ramp up your appetite and the foods to fuel winter running

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