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THIS IS KIPCHOGE'S WORLD
PAST MARATHON LEGENDS SHOWED US WHAT WAS POSSIBLE. ELIUD KIPCHOGE MADE US BELIEVE IN THE IMPOSSIBLE.
7 min |
September / October 2023
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THE RULES OF 10
A 10-day training cycle can offer runners more flexibility and recovery time. But is it right for you?
4 min |
September / October 2023
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MY RUNNING LIFE
ORDINARY RUNNERS doing EXTRAORDINARY THINGS
3 min |
September / October 2023
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ON GOOD FORM
Here are some simple ways to improve your running movement patterns
4 min |
September / October 2023
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WORKOUTS DRAGGING? CHECK YOUR IRON LEVELS
Our bodies need iron for oxygen transport. Kelly Pritchett tells us why and how - and what to do about keeping our levels optimal for running.
4 min |
September / October 2023
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Take It To The Max
A new study reveals the best type of interval session to boost your VO2 max.
1 min |
September / October 2023
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More Fuel You
Four insights on sports nutrition offer food for thought.
2 min |
September / October 2023
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Mind How You Go
How to train smarter when you're putting in the long kays.
1 min |
September / October 2023
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30 TRIED AND TESTED amazing nutrition hacks!
WE'RE NOT HERE TO PUSH PROHIBITIVE, MONOTONOUS MEAL PLANS IN A BID TO MEET SHORT-TERM HEALTH GOALS. FAR BETTER, WE THINK, TO FILL UP ON THE FARE THAT MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD AND WILL POWER BODY AND SOLE IN THE LONG RUN. TO THAT END, WE'RE SERVING UP A MONTH'S WORTH OF SMART NUTRITION TIPS, FROM THE LATEST SCIENCE AND THE MOST FLAVOUR-FILLED COOKBOOKS
4 min |
July/August 2023
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I'M NOT A YOGA PERSON, BUT IT'S MY NEW FLEXIBLE FRIEND
I’d resisted yoga for years. I saw it as something other people did, and I didn’t see myself as that type of person. But as I got older and the injuries mounted, I’d talk about doing it.
2 min |
July/August 2023
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SOLE ΤΟ SOUL
WHEN WE RUN, WE CONNECT WITH OUR SURROUNDINGS IN A UNIQUE AND MULTISENSORY WAY THAT BRINGS BENEFITS FOR US AND THE PLANET.
10+ min |
July/August 2023
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THIS 412-KM RACE IS HARD.EARNING A SPOT IS DOWNRIGHT BRUTAL.
The years-long qualification process for the Trans Japan Alps Race is merciless; but organisers say it ensures that all participants will reach the finish line alive.
10+ min |
July/August 2023
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Time on your side
Slowing down your strength work can speed up your gains. Here's how to get your timing right - to get more strength, power and endurance.
2 min |
July/August 2023
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STRONG ENOUGH
Perceived wisdom says weightlifters are strong, and runners...aren't. It's time to bust that myth.
6 min |
July/August 2023
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MACHINE LEARNING
The treadmill is a great winter training option. Here's how to get the most from it.
3 min |
July/August 2023
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STYLE COUNSEL
There’s no ‘right’ way to run. But knowing your gait can help you pinpoint weaknesses and run stronger.
5 min |
July/August 2023
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MY RUNNING LIFE
ORDINARY RUNNERS doing EXTRAORDINARY THINGS
4 min |
July/August 2023
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MORE THAN A FEELING
Tapping into your intuition can bring out your best performance, says Kiera Carter
5 min |
July/August 2023
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Break the Cold Chain
For running, winter is actually preferable to summer. Skip the cold-and-dry downside, and take advantage of the benefits.
5 min |
May/June 2023
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I'M GETTING SLOWER, BUT I'M STILL CHASING THE FUN
Last Wednesday, I was out doing a steady hour in the forest. On the way I bumped into Ash, an old clubmate. He's a great runner, in his late fifties; and like many of this generation, plagued by injuries. We do the familiar hamster wheel of topics for the ageing runner - speedwork is tough nowadays, I just can't run as much, my body keeps breaking down. He's limping heavily. It's his meniscus.
2 min |
May/June 2023
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ARE SHOES REALLY GETTING GREENER?
How to sidestep the greenwashing and identify the meaningful steps being taken to reduce the colossal footprint of our running shoes.
10+ min |
May/June 2023
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DIARY OF A Camper-Van Couple
Eager to break out of the doldrums of Covid lockdown, this couple swopped home comforts for a camper van – and a trail-running adventure on the island of Réunion.
10 min |
May/June 2023
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EVERYDAY MAN
When one man decided to run every day for a year, covering 4026km in 365 days, he defined reason and common logic –only to stumble upon epiphanies, life lessons, and the only real way to love someone.
9 min |
May/June 2023
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Conquer The COMRADES
Once described by former Runner’s World US editor Amby Burfoot as ‘The Greatest Footrace in the World’, the mighty Comrades Marathon is all set to take place for the 96th time on 11 June. Here’s your game plan for success.
6 min |
May/June 2023
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MY RUNNING LIFE
ORDINARY RUNNERS doing EXTRAORDINARY THINGS
4 min |
May/June 2023
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR YOUR At-Home Yoga Studio
YOGA IS FOR EVERYONE. The physical benefits of a yoga practice can help you as a runner - not to mention the calm, clarity and mental focus it can bring to your active lifestyle.
4 min |
May/June 2023
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No Ifs, No Ruts
Falling into a slump can happen to any runner. Here’s how I get out of mine.
3 min |
May/June 2023
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Jenna Challenor – My Running Life
Ordinary runners doing extraordinary things
4 min |
March/April 2023
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All Hail the Mighty Half
It's time to run your greatest 21.1 ever
6 min |
March/April 2023
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THE SHOE TEST
For V3 of the Elite, the FuelCell underwent major technical changes: it now has an all-new energy-return system.
2 min |