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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EDITOR’S LETTER

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Rise and shine • It’s official: morning runners are happier, more productive workers

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What the ruck?

Snack more • Alas, we’re talking about the exercise variety here

10km

Golden rule • Stomach playing up on the run? Turmeric might be an unlikely ally

Soy story

Clean up your act • Reusable water bottles are great – but they can also be a breeding ground for mould. Show your bottle some love by following these easy bacteria-beating tips.

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A HIIT for heart health

Think on your feet • Why a flexible mid-race mindset can help you get the best from yourself

Mag it up • High-mileage runners need more magnesium

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Check your balance • Improve your stability with this simple, equipment-free test

The thighs have it

High-speed recovery

‘I WANTED TO DO SOMETHING THAT SCARED ME’ • What drives a decorated triathlete to take on Britain’s most brutal race? A mixture of fear, curiosity and a heartfelt cause

JASMIN PARIS • 40, FROM MIDLOTHIAN, BECAME THE FIRST WOMAN TO COMPLETE THE BARKLEY MARATHONS

WHO’S FOR BARK RUN? WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF CANICROSS

LETTER OF THE MONTH

TELL US A SECRET THAT ONLY RUNNERS KNOW…

#HOLIDAYSNAPS • SHOW US A PIC OF YOU RUNNING ON HOLIDAY

HOW MANY PAIRS OF RUNNING SHOES DO YOU OWN? • Based on a RW X poll with 494 votes

WELCOME TO THE JUGGLE • David Smyth investigates the growing phenomenon of ‘joggling’, the art of running while juggling

FORGET THE MEDALS. AIM TO COLLECT FRIENDSHIPS INSTEAD

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LEADING THE WAY • MEET THE ECO CHAMPIONS RACING AGAINST CLIMATE BREAKDOWN, INTRODUCED BY GREEN RUNNER DAMIAN HALL

JASMIN PARIS

INNES FITZGERALD

LINDSAY BUCK

KILIAN JORNET

DAN LAWSON

ANDY SYMONDS

DARREN EVANS

JIM MANN

GREEN SHOOTS • SOME COMPANIES AND GROUPS WHO CARE

A STEP TOO FAR? • How do you know when you’ve squeezed every mile from your running shoes? We ask the experts if there’s a point where performance plummets and injury risk rises

Tackling the trail • Trail shoes are built for a different set of challenges, but do they last longer than road shoes?

WARNING SIGNS • Spotting key signs of wear

HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR RUNNING SHOES

LOOK INTO YOUR SOLE • Busting the jargon on midsole performance

Going the distance • Making our kit last (and last) while building a relationship through shared miles and memories is kinder on the planet and can enrich our running. Liz Fraser confesses her undying love for her threadbare shorts, and five other...