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 Brush up on oral health • Clean teeth and healthy gums equal better fitness, says new study

Fitness

Nutrition

09 No rest for the rapid • Intense workouts close to bedtime can inhibit sleep – so what can you do?

Injury

‘We egg each other on’ • Meet the adventurous duo taking their running to extremes

Back on track • Track Academy is offering west-London youngsters fitness and mentorship, finds Brendan Maton

Enduring wisdom

Letter of the month

What’s your running mantra or motto?

RW at the races • Runner’s World staffers spotted out on the run

Mark Aspey • This month’s RW Club member won’t let blood cancer diminish his love of running

Getting everyone into ultras

Peter Dunlop • 40, from Taunton, ran 12 marathons in 12 months in memory of his mum

Mind your manners

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.

‘I’m trying to reclaim just running for the sake of running’ • The comedian, podcaster and author on the power of running solo and pressure-free – and the joys of an eclectic playlist

THE TEAM GAME • Runners may take the records and the race wins, but support crews are vital to their success. Here we salute the teams behind the scenes that make the extraordinary possible, and explore the complex art of crewing

KU STEVENS HAD IT ALL WORKED OUT • At 17, he ran 50 miles to honour his ancestors. Then came the hardest race of all

Empty promises? • From those lacing up their trainers after losing weight to anyone considering medication as a route to faster race times, the use of GLP-1s in the running community is on the rise. But weighing any potential benefits with the inherent dangers is a delicate balancing act

LEAP OF FAITH • How Jack Faint’s worldfirst Indian odyssey was powered by finding wonder in the face of fear

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Coach • Reach your personal best

Master the long run • How far, how fast, how often? An expert guide to the most important marathon training session

Rise of the machines • How to get the most out of gym cardio equipment

Keeping the spark alive • Three simple ways to keep your motivation stoked as the years go by

Go-faster pasta • This rigatoni recipe offers slow-burning carbs, an impressive protein punch and a hit of fibre, too

Pull the other one • From when, to what type and how often to do it – here are four common stretching myths, busted

Performance power-ups • Ergogenic aids promise...