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

Win Harry’s shades!

01 Jump start • Just 10 minutes of skipping a week makes you a faster runner

Fitness

Nutrition

Mind & health

Injury

Island records • Tim Marklowski created adventure on his own terms when he crossed from Corsica to Sardinia

Run as one • How Belfast’s Run East is ending the loneliness of the long-distance runner

Lost in translation

Letter of the month

If you had one run left, where would you run and why?

RW staffers in the wild

Susanna Austin • This month’s member on finding the right shoes, recovering from injury and targeting a sub-four marathon

Joint honours

Ben Dobson • 48, from Godalming, Surrey, said ‘thank you’ the hard way

Heroes, just for one day

Real coaches. Real plans. Real progress. • Whether you’re chasing a marathon PB or taking your first steps as a runner, you’ll find a training plan built for you. Designed by world-class coaches, our plans fit around your schedule, sync seamlessly with your devices and help you hit your distance and time goals. Plus, enjoy Runner’s World magazine delivered every month, packed with expert advice, practical training insight and the inspiration you need to keep improving.

HARRY STYLES IS ONE OF US • The global pop superstar chats with legendary author and fellow marathoner Haruki Murakami on the sublime simplicity of running – and how it nourishes the creative life

Carrying the fire • When the phenomenal Sabastian Sawe defends his London Marathon title this April, expect history to be made on The Mall

A clean pair of heels • How Sabastian Sawe and 2Running are going to huge lengths to dispel any suspicion that doping contributes to his extraordinary performances

GOING THE EXTRA MILES • Claudio Berardelli shares a typical 10-day cycle of Sabastian Sawe’s training. Don’t try this at home…

‘Jumping in muddy puddles is actually FANTASTIC cardio’ • As he prepares to run his first London Marathon, Daddy Pig talks about training, teamwork and tackling big challenges – one oink at a time

THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY OF THE MARATHON • From screaming quads, flowing tears and shattered dreams, to transformative, life-affirming moments and that rush of relief and satisfaction, the highs and lows shared here show why the marathon is running’s ultimate emotional rollercoaster – and why we keep going back for more

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Coach • Reach your personal best

The Norwegian way • Double threshold days and lactate meters might belong to the elites, but the principles behind Norway’s endurance success can work for you. This is how

Rise to the challenge • Don’t run scared of hills – they can make you a stronger, more efficient runner. Here’s how…

Relight your fire • How friendship and age-group goals can give your running fresh purpose

Gnocc back more energy • Feed your tired muscles with this express comfort food...