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!

WE’RE FIRST FOR NEW GEAR

GLEN COE, HIGHLANDS

Runner’s World UK

EDITOR’S LETTER

CONTRIBUTORS

Hit your coals • Could a post-workout sauna fire up your 5K time?

Get in the zone • Fine-tune your training with this at-a-glance guide to hitting the right intensities

Microbe manager • Plenty of faddy new diets claim to optimise your gut bacteria to boost energy, mood and more. But do they deliver?

Stride and prejudice • Does a nearby runner’s footfall affect your own?

The only 7 strength moves runners actually need to do • Essential exercises advised by one of running’s foremost strength and conditioning coaches

HUMAN RACE • NEWS, VIEWS, TRENDS and ORDINARY RUNNERS doing EXTRAORDINARY THINGS

A VISION OF SUCCESS • How VI Runners Bristol has flourished into one of the UK’s biggest running networks

RUNNING IS A COMMUNITY, NOT JUST A FORM OF EXERCISE

LETTER OF THE MONTH

THE COLUMN WHERE HE GETS ALL RANTY

DEALING WITH GRIEF, ONE MILE AT A TIME

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NO LIMITS • MARATHON RUNNER AND ENDURANCE ATHLETE ALEX ROCA ON HIS INSPIRATIONAL JOURNEY AND THE TRANSCENDENT POWER OF NOT TAKING NO FOR AN ANSWER

Unbroken • Overcoming immense physical barriers to run has transformed these inspirational athletes, mind and body

TRAILS OF REDEMPTION • HOW A REFORMED CRIMINAL IS HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE FIND A NEW PATH THROUGH TRAIL RUNNING

CONTINENTAL RIFT • FIFTY YEARS AGO, ONE MAN DECIDED HE WOULD BE THE FIRST TO RUN ACROSS THE CONTINENT OF AUSTRALIA, A MIND-BOGGLING UNDERTAKING IN SOME OF THE PLANET’S LEAST FORGIVING CONDITIONS. THIS DIDN’T SIT WELL WITH ANOTHER MAN, AND SO BEGAN A MONUMENTAL PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CONTEST

GOING LONG DOWN UNDER

THE FUTURE OF GUT HEALTH IS IN THE POST • If you’ve finally got round to taking probiotics, we have some important news. Postbiotics are here to upgrade your gut health all over again. RW reports on the bacteria that have researchers buzzing

COACH • REACH your PERSONAL BEST

TRAIN SMARTER, NOT HARDER • Why consistency and discipline are a better way to progress than trying to smash every workout

TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Why every runner can benefit from regular workouts on the oval

3 TRACK WORKOUTS TO TRY • Whatever your training goal, there’s a track workout for you. Here are three from running coach Alex Ostberg

HOT TIPS • Feeling the heat? Here’s how to run safely when the temperature rises

The support network • From coaches to volunteers, runners need the help of others to reach our full potential

THE AFTER-EFFECTS • What you eat following a workout is key to helping you recover faster

Magic ingredients? • These products promise performance or recovery gains, but are they worth it?

AEROPLANE

GEAR • GIVE YOURSELF THE EDGE

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The eyes have it • Running-specific sunglasses protect your peepers from sun damage and ensure you’re aware of the road or trail...