In this issue

The ultimate racer: 60 podiums in five years. Then injury stopped her dead – and revealed flaws
she didn’t even know she had. Pain ...is just pain, right? Deal with it. But new science may radically change how we view injuries. In 1868, this club ran the very first cross-country race.

When Running Stresses You Out

If your training is causing more pressure than pleasure. ,here’s how to deal.

5 mins

11 Foods That Disrupt Your Sleep

Avoid these rest-sappers to gain energy for your next run.

4 mins

How To Hone Your Hydration

Just drink plenty, right? Not so fast.

5 mins

Perception

Could you run 4,000km across four African countries? This man did.

6 mins

Baby-Weight Breakthrough

Because every woman should have the confidence to wear exactly what she wants.

2 mins

How Women Run

When it comes to running, women are built differently to men – beyond the obvious. Our curvaceous hips and female hormones are just two of the things that define us. But what can the latest research tell us about the effect our physiology has on our running?

10 mins

Coming Back, Racing Forward

Coming back from catastrophic injury isn’t easy for any runner – but imagine being a multiple world champion, and arguably the world’s most famous trail runner? Amelia Boone had amassed four obstacle racing world championship titles and over 50 podiums in five years, and had just set her sights on ultrarunning. But then she faced down her toughest opponent... her own body! What she learned along the way is a lesson for all of us.

10 mins

Pain

Pain is pain, right? It’s your body’s way of telling you something is wrong, that it’s time to stop running and treat that niggle, or injury, or whatever you want to call it. But a new science of pain is emerging that could revolutionise the way we view and respond to running injuries, and seriously reduce the amount of time we have to spend on the sidelines. 

10+ mins

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Runner's World is internationally respected as the leading authority on the sport. It provides the runner and health enthusiast with expert advice on training, motivation, nutrition, injuries and equipment. It also contains race calendars and reports. Runner's World is enjoyed by dedicated runners and other athletes who use running to enhance their fitness. The articles contain information on the latest events and discover the stars and personalities behind the scenes. The magazine provides advice from the best coaches, and exercise programmes focused on any level.