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

01 Better with age • Experienced runners ‘move better’, says study

Fitness

Nutrition

Mind & health

12 Get in line • Four simple ways to improve your posture throughout the day

‘I feel like I’m now so mentally strong’ • How Jennifer Gavin recovered from life-threatening sepsis to conquer this year’s London Marathon

Support runners • Why encouragement and camaraderie are at the heart of this Suffolk running group

No more lonely long-distance runs

Letter of the month

Emily Bevan • This month’s member on her favourite marathon, parkruns and training for an Ironman

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Finding my voice through running

David Keane and Kitty-Leigh Oxley • put on an ultramarathon after the original race was cancelled

Running made easy… except for the door

Real coaches. Real plans. Real progress. • Whether you’re chasing a marathon PB or taking your first steps as a runner, you’ll find a training plan built for you. Designed by world-class coaches, our plans fit around your schedule, sync seamlessly with your devices and help you hit your distance and time goals. Plus, enjoy Runner’s World magazine delivered every month, packed with expert advice, practical training insight and the inspiration you need to keep improving.

‘IT’S AMAZING WHERE IT TAKES YOU’ • From rock ’n’ roll to runner’s high – how running became Kasabian frontman Serge Pizzorno’s new obsession

SMART MOVES • Runners rarely think about mobility, but improving this active range of motion is quick and easy – and could boost your consistency, injury-resilience and performance. Sam Pyrah gets a move on

Going round in circles • Controlled articular rotations (CARs) involve isolating the joint and moving it through its fullest range of motion with control and attention. ‘Work each joint individually, making sure you move right to the end of your available range without pain,’ says Fisher. ‘Try to smooth out the sticky spots within the range.’

Six moves to mobilise your running body • The best time to do this sequence is before an easy run. ‘It’s not about “warming up” in the sense of improving muscle temperature, but about getting your brain to pay attention to how you are moving, improving coordination,’ explains Dicharry.

AUPA! ZEGAMA! • As the iconic trail race celebrates its 25th running, Duncan Craig heads to Spain’s Basque Country to experience Zegama’s fabled atmosphere

PRECIOUS METAL • All race medals have meaning, but some are loaded with extra-special significance. Here, 14 runners share which among their collections mean the most and why

PUMP IT UP • A user’s guide to the most important muscle in your body – and how to treat it right for a lifetime of strong running

Coach • Reach your personal best

The invisible load • How mental...