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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Even things out • Why running even splits is the best strategy for 10K

Give me strength • Strength training makes runners more durable

Do it yourself • Here’s a body-weight strength sequence that can be done at home

Eat now, win later • Why proper fuelling before a training schedule begins can make all the difference

Burning through the carbs • Do you burn more carbs running in the heat?

How to run without injury (probably) • Garmin data offers insights on how to remain injury-free

‘I THOUGHT THERE WAS NO WAY I COULD RUN AGAIN’ • Knocked over by a car, Monali Narayanaswami thought her running days were over. Now she’s completing half marathons

JORDAN IZZETT • 24, FROM LONDON, RACES LONDON BUSES

SOMETIMES BAD IDEAS ARE THE BEST DAYS OUT

LETTER OF THE MONTH

CHARLIE MARSDEN • This month’s RW member on running with a stoma and inspiring his kids

THE GREEN RUNNERS ARE CALLING YOU IN

TOTALLY HORSHAM • How parent power helped Horsham Blue Star Harriers get back in its stride

LET’S GO WHACK US SOME MOLES

TAKE YOUR RUNNING FURTHER WITH RUNNER’S WORLD CLUB • ‘Our new club has everything you need to take your running further in 2025. By becoming a Gold member, you’ll get access to our extensive, new library of training plans – both in our app and via award-winning coaching platform Final Surge. You’ll also receive our monthly print edition direct to your door, invitations to community events and so much more!’

‘THERE’S NO SUCH THING AS A RUNNER’S BODY’ • Three years after an accident, right-leg-below-knee amputee Milly Pickles received a running blade and began documenting her journey as she learned to walk and run again. The fitness and disability advocate ran the London Marathon in 2024 and again this year. She shares what running gives her and why she believes every body can reap the rewards

‘WE NEED TO REFRAME THE IDEA OF A FAT RUNNER’ • Beth Smith (@glasgowsouthside slowies) and Scottee (@scotteeisfat) share their experiences of the running world as larger runners and set out what they feel could be done to make the sport more accessible to a wider range of body types

‘THERE IS NO ONE PERFECT SIZE FOR ALL’ • Elite distance runner Eilish McColgan has been subjected to negative comments from online body shamers, who claim she’s too thin and even has an eating disorder. She tells RW why it doesn’t matter what a body looks like, only what it can do

‘WHEN I’M RUNNING I FEEL STRONG AND RESILIENT’ • Every year, thousands of UK women undergo surgery to treat or reduce their risk of breast cancer. Returning to running poses its own unique challenges, but can play a vital role in healing, physically and emotionally

WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT YOUR PeLViC fLOOR • Don’t make the mistake of thinking the pelvic floor is a concern solely for women post-pregnancy. This underappreciated powerhouse is the secret to great running. But many of us don’t know how to look after it and suffer pain,...