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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Stack and ruin • Why super-cushioned shoes may alter your form for the worse

Rope and glory • You’re only a hop, skip and jump away from better running economy

Does food order matter? • The latest online trend suggests good nutrition is all about timing–but what does the science say?

Take heart • Racing has never been safer for your cardiac health

Less is more • New study rules in favour of minimalist shoes

‘YOU MUST KEEP A SENSE OF ADVENTURE AS YOU GET OLDER’ • Nancy Kennedy celebrated her 67th birthday in style–by running to 67 bothies. Sam Pyrah met her to talk adventure and inspiration

OLIVER GRAVES, TOBY GRAVES AND REECE GAYLER • THE TRIO RAN FROM SWANSEA TO BRIGHTON IN MEMORY OF A FRIEND

WHY I DROPPED OUT OF THE LONDON MARATHON… AGAIN

LETTER OF THE MONTH

AMY EDWARDS • This month’s RW Club member uses running to manage her mental health and wants to inspire her kids

THERE’S NO ‘RUNNER’ IN TEAM

THE BS OF ‘I’M TOO BUSY’

TAKE YOUR RUNNING FURTHER WITH RUNNER’S WORLD CLUB

BEHiND BARS, RUNNING WAS FREEDOM • Alsu Kurmasheva was jailed in a Russian prison on false charges. Separated from her family and with no end in sight, she turned to the one thing that kept her hope alive

Running BEYOND • FIVE RUNNERS WHO’VE BEEN GIVEN DEVASTATING HEALTH PROGNOSES SHARE INSPIRING STORIES OF THE MILES THEY’VE RUN IN THE TIME THEY MIGHT NOT HAVE HAD

RUNNERS’ HOLIDAYS 2025 • Our carefully curated selection of the best trips to refresh mind, body and soul

WE’VE GOT YOU (RE)COVERED • Getting the protein your muscles need doesn’t have to be hard work. Let nutritionist Dr Rupy Aujla show you how to replenish, recover and rebuild with minimal faff and maximum taste

HIGH AND MIGHTY • Amid the stunning peaks of the Austrian Tirol, Joe Mackie finds Mayrhofen Ultraks Zillertal offers a truly epic trail adventure

COACH • REACH your PERSONAL BEST

KEEP IN TOUCH • How to maintain your fitness while also relaxing on holiday

HOLIDAY-FRIENDLY RUNNING SESSIONS • Four sessions that can be wrapped up in 40 minutes, but pack a powerful fitness boost

BAND ON THE RUN • Relays turn a solo sport into a team event. Here’s what I’ve learned from doing them

STAY ON TOP • Maintaining upper-body strength is key to maximising your running performance

BURGER KING • Grill your way to better recovery with this lean, protein-packed turkey burger

The burning question • How many carbs do you need to fuel your runs–and is more always better?

CALF MEASURES • How to ease and strengthen your tight calves for better running

FOUR WAYS TO TREAT TIGHT CALVES

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Lead the pack • The smart-packing travel kit every runner needs in their case to make the holiday, well, miles better

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