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

Less is more • Why the best marathon warm-up may simply be no warm-up at all

Strength over muscle mass

Half measures • Could the Fultzy 400s workout predict your half marathon time?

The thirsty will be last • A new study underlines the importance of being hydrated before a race or workout

Eat like Eliud

Go nuts

Hit the snooze button on sleep data • Obsessing on the metrics could make you a slower marathoner

Outrunning breast cancer

Break on through • How to get out of a running rut

Born to run… but not that far

The recipe for fast recovery • What to eat to get back on your feet

Elbow zoom

LONG DISTANCE CALLING • Meet the good Samaritan who’s moving the dial on suicide prevention

GROVE ARMADA • RW’s Rick Pearson meets a London running community with big dreams (and excellent pastries)

WHAT THEY SAY

HOW I’M TRYING TO OUTRUN THE MARATHON DEMONS

LETTER OF THE MONTH

THE GREATEST QUALITY A RUNNER NEEDS IS…

#READYTORACE • SHOW US YOUR FAVOURITE RACE-DAY KIT

PICK ONE CARB TO EAT FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE:

JACK SCOTT • 29, FROM STAFFORDSHIRE, WON THE SPINE RACE IN A NEW COURSE RECORD

FRIEND OR FOE? MY RUNNING FRENEMIES ARE BOTH

BEST OF FRENEMIES

YOU’VE GOTTA CHANGE TO THRIVE DURING ‘THE CHANGE’

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‘I felt like I’d been set free’ • Novelist Chris Carse Wilson explores how running helps him and other autistic runners manage challenges such as extreme social anxiety and sensory sensitivity, and how the running world can do more to welcome neurodiversity

TALKING ABOUT AUTISM

FIND OUT MORE • Resources to help you understand autism

HOW TO SUPPORT AUTISTIC RUNNERS

THE ART OF THE SANDWICH • It’s come a long way since the crustless cheese-filled triangles of your childhood, with gourmet sandwich shops opening their doors faster than you can say spelt and rye. Consider this your nutrient-packed guide to the best thing since sliced bread

01 SPREAD YOUR WINGS • Get more fruit and veg into the equation by blitzing, blending or chopping them into salsas and dips. ‘This way, you’re automatically including more of those nutrient-dense vegetables without feeling like you’re eating a pile of grass between sliced bread,’ says London

02 BREAKING BREAD DOWN • Bread and rolls might be among the leading sources of salt in the UK diet, but that doesn’t mean you should skip them. In fact, bread represents an opportunity to add more nutrients to your diet

03 LOVE YOUR LEFTOVERS

04 FLAVOUR MERCHANTS • For a sandwich that packs satisfying oomph, lean into flavourful ingredients. You only need a small amount to hit the right note

05 LEVEL UP •...