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

Dark run • Struggling to keep the pace on your evening runs? There’s a reason why

The joy workout • Put a spring in your stride with six moves handpicked to make you smile

Like it and lump it • Coffee with sugar extends your life

Think on your feet • On days when you really need to focus, go for a run

Watch unlearn • Is it time you stopped listening to your watch’s recovery advice?

IRON LUNGS • From a terminal lung cancer diagnosis to an upcoming half Ironman, Jane Holmes proves that passion and perseverance wins the race

MICHAEL BERGERON • 33, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, CANADA, SET A 10K JOGGLING WORLD RECORD

YOU'RE AMAZING!

WHY WE SHOULD LEARN TO RUN TOWARDS OUR GOALS

LETTER OF THE MONTH

#FAVOURITEPLACE • SHOW US A PIC OF YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE TO RUN

OPEN ACCESS • How Stride for Stride is working to level up races

I’M NOT A YOGA PERSON, BUT IT’S MY NEW FLEXIBLE FRIEND

PASSING THE TORCH CAN RELIGHT YOUR FIRE

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MUSIC IS YOUR ULTIMATE TRAINING PARTNER • It pumps you up, calms your mind, carries you through the tough miles and makes you a better, happier runner

THIS IS GOOD MEDICINE… • A run, a song and a place can combine to create transcendent moments that will nourish your soul, says comedian Rob Deering

Rob’s running playlist • My playlist is huge and ever-changing, but here’s just a sample selection of great running tunes I listen to

HOW MUSIC – AND A LONG-DISTANCE RELATIONSHIP – MADE ME A RUNNER • Sharing running tracks ignited a passion for running that has become a lasting love affair for writer Nikhita Mahtani

There is a perfect mile-long song and I’ve been chasing it for 15 years • Your pace may slow and your goals may shift – in running and in life – but a song can be with you through it all, finds Aram Mrjoian

Build a playlist to conquer every workout • Use your tunes to optimise recovery, bolster your endurance and – of course – run faster than ever

The evolution of our portable music players

WHEN CANCER INVADED MY LIFE, RUNNING AND MUSIC GAVE ME SOMETHING I’D ALWAYS NEEDED • How soundtracking the miles helped Corbie Hill move forward through hell

Does running to music reveal your truest self? • Endorphins make you play what you really love to listen to, says music writer Dave Holmes

IN PRAISE OF THE LONG PLAY • An album takes you on a journey of discovery, says Running Punks founder Jimmy Watkins

MEET THE DEAF ULTRA RACER FUELLED BY MUSIC • Hearing music from within helps Tim Stones find his way forward

Mind gains • How to harness your brainpower to train harder and race faster

TOO MUCH? • When your mind is telling you you’re headed for burnout

Beyond a yolk • With a natural...