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THIS IS KIPCHOGE'S WORLD
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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.

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7 mins  |
September / October 2023
THE RULES OF 10
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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?

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4 mins  |
September / October 2023
MY RUNNING LIFE
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MY RUNNING LIFE

ORDINARY RUNNERS doing EXTRAORDINARY THINGS

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3 mins  |
September / October 2023
ON GOOD FORM
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ON GOOD FORM

Here are some simple ways to improve your running movement patterns

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4 mins  |
September / October 2023
WORKOUTS DRAGGING? CHECK YOUR IRON LEVELS
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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.

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4 mins  |
September / October 2023
Take It To The Max
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Take It To The Max

A new study reveals the best type of interval session to boost your VO2 max.

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1 min  |
September / October 2023
More Fuel You
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More Fuel You

Four insights on sports nutrition offer food for thought.

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2 mins  |
September / October 2023
Mind How You Go
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Mind How You Go

How to train smarter when you're putting in the long kays.

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1 min  |
September / October 2023
30 TRIED AND TESTED amazing nutrition hacks!
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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

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4 mins  |
July/August 2023
I'M NOT A YOGA PERSON, BUT IT'S MY NEW FLEXIBLE FRIEND
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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.

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2 mins  |
July/August 2023
SOLE ΤΟ SOUL
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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.

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10+ mins  |
July/August 2023
THIS 412-KM RACE IS HARD.EARNING A SPOT IS DOWNRIGHT BRUTAL.
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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.

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10+ mins  |
July/August 2023
Time on your side
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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.

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2 mins  |
July/August 2023
STRONG ENOUGH
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STRONG ENOUGH

Perceived wisdom says weightlifters are strong, and runners...aren't. It's time to bust that myth.

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6 mins  |
July/August 2023
MACHINE LEARNING
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MACHINE LEARNING

The treadmill is a great winter training option. Here's how to get the most from it.

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3 mins  |
July/August 2023
STYLE COUNSEL
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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.

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5 mins  |
July/August 2023
MY RUNNING LIFE
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MY RUNNING LIFE

ORDINARY RUNNERS doing EXTRAORDINARY THINGS

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4 mins  |
July/August 2023
MORE THAN A FEELING
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MORE THAN A FEELING

Tapping into your intuition can bring out your best performance, says Kiera Carter

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5 mins  |
July/August 2023
Break the Cold Chain
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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.

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5 mins  |
May/June 2023
I'M GETTING SLOWER, BUT I'M STILL CHASING THE FUN
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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.

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2 mins  |
May/June 2023
ARE SHOES REALLY GETTING GREENER?
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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.

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10+ mins  |
May/June 2023
DIARY OF A Camper-Van Couple
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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.

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10 mins  |
May/June 2023
EVERYDAY MAN
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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.

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9 mins  |
May/June 2023
Conquer The COMRADES
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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.

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6 mins  |
May/June 2023
MY RUNNING LIFE
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MY RUNNING LIFE

ORDINARY RUNNERS doing EXTRAORDINARY THINGS

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4 mins  |
May/June 2023
EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR YOUR At-Home Yoga Studio
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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.

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4 mins  |
May/June 2023
No Ifs, No Ruts
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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.

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3 mins  |
May/June 2023
Jenna Challenor – My Running Life
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Jenna Challenor – My Running Life

Ordinary runners doing extraordinary things

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4 mins  |
March/April 2023
All Hail the Mighty Half
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All Hail the Mighty Half

It's time to run your greatest 21.1 ever

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6 mins  |
March/April 2023
THE SHOE TEST
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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.

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2 mins  |
March/April 2023