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

CONTRIBUTORS

Ain’t nothing like the real thing • ChatGPT fails the running coach test

Tempo tutorial

Age will not weary them • How to speed up as you get older

Split times

Out to lunge • A simple workout that can lead to serious gains

Ancient wisdom? • New study presents problems for the paleo diet

Choc horror!

Gum running

Breathe in the benefits • A new study suggests yogic breathing can do om-azing things for running efficiency

The flow-down • The yoga breathers group practised the following three breathing techniques for 10 minutes each

That’s a weight off

Feet of endurance • How to build your ‘foot core’ for fewer injuries and better running

Firm foundation • Strong feet will reduce your risk of injury, and here’s why, says podiatrist Tracy Byrne (tracybyrne.co.uk)

‘WHEN YOU FALL, TRY TO GET UP’ • The psychological trauma of the Boston bombings left Marco Seitelmann initially unable to run. But he’s returned to the activity he loves with a powerful message: ‘I learned not to give up’

CAMILLE HERRON • 42, FROM OKLAHOMA, USA, SET A NEW WOMEN’S SIX-DAY WORLD BEST RECORD

TRAINING FOR THE MOUNTAINS IS A STEEP LEARNING CURVE

LETTER OF THE MONTH

WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE RUNNING QUOTE?

SHOW US A PIC OF YOUR FAVOURITE RUNNING SHADES • NEXT MONTH: #ROLEMODEL SHOW US A PIC OF THE PERSON OR PEOPLE WHO INSPIRED YOU TO RUN

WHAT'S THE IDEAL NUMBER OF PEOPLE FOR A GROUP RUN? • Based on a RW X poll with 208 votes

TOOTING STARS • The runaway success of this south London running club is built on community, writes Brendan Maton

WHAT THEY SAY

ALL ABOARD THE ORIENTEERING EXPRESS

DO YOU SPEAK ORIENTEER? • Three phrases to familiarise yourself with

I’M TIRED OF RUNNING IN FEAR OF THE SWEEPER

WORDS TO GIVE YOU WINGS • ‘A lot of people run a race to see who is fastest. I run to see who has the most guts.’

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The world’s Greatest Running Adventures • MARVEL AT JUST HOW FAR YOUR FEET CAN TAKE YOU WITH THESE 26 ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME RUNNING EXPERIENCES

BACK AND BEYOND • THE BACKYARD ULTRA IS A RACE WITHOUT A FINISH LINE. CHARLIE ALLENBY DISCOVERS THE UNIQUE APPEAL AS HE PUSHES BODY AND MIND TO THEIR DNF LIMITS

BACKYARD ULTRAS

BACKYARD IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD • Backyard Ultras are held all around the UK, with more being set up all the time. Here’s our pick of the best

1066 and all that • Stepping out for a running adventure steeped in history and close to home, Sam Pyrah fastpacks through 1066 country

Getting organised • Five ready-made trips to join

Renaissance woman • For years, Georgia Bell was sure she’d never race again, then a sociable parkrun opened up a way...