Women's Running

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Hello! • ISSUE 189 || SEPTEMBER 2025

This month we…

We couldn’t have done it without…

Women’s Running

LIFESTYLE • Headlines ||People || Food || Kit || Health || Opinion

HEADLINES • The people, campaigns, research and updates making an impact in our running community this month

This month we love…

NEW GEAR • We’re not one-trick ponies, ya know. Sometimes, other sports get a look in…

ENSURE I DO ENOUGH STRENGTH TRAINING AND STRETCHING TO HELP MY RUNNING? • If you love running, you already know it’s not just about fitness, it’s also about the freedom, focus time, and escape. But if your weekly plan is all running and no strength or stretch, you’re skipping two powerful tools that keep you moving well and injury-free

HEALTH • The latest nutrition, beauty and health headlines. Because running doesn’t end at your feet

Sara Eydmann • Sara is a 29-year-old ultrarunner from Scotland, who is training to become a counsellor. She recently attempted the North Coast 500 FKT

FUEL • The latest nutrition to nourish your body and fuel your running

EAT WELL • MY HEALTHY DIET HAS DEVIATED OVER THE SUMMER, HOW CAN I GET BACK ON TRACK?

THE CIRCLE OF (RUN CLUB) LIFE

This month’s wise women

INJURY CLINIC ITB syndrome • Since the dawn of time, runners have been told to foam roll their IT band at the merest sign of tension and pain. But hold your horses, because our expert Emma cautions against that and has another cause and solution to recommend

Tough Mudder London West • Debbie Crewe attributes Tough Mudder to improving her confidence and making her realise she’s much stronger than she thought she was

Is your pre-race warm-up always worth it? • It’s a controversial topic so we turn to the experts for their take on the matter

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Ask Sav GET RID OF THE GUILT! • This month, we try to unlearn toxic fitness rules – because surprise: you don’t have to earn your ice cream!

“RUNNING MARATHONS WITH MY MUM HAS MADE OUR STRONG BOND EVEN STRONGER. THE PAIN IS ALWAYS WORTH IT!” • Olympic snowboarder and now sports broadcaster, Aimee is finding her feet in running. And what started as a mum-and-daughter adventure is now re-igniting her competitive side…

Aimee’s essential kit • Must-haves for when Aimee is out running

Running mates Because we run better together • This month, we talk about what we listen to while we run, how running helps keep our brains healthy, and how running can be a support to others

THE BIG QUESTIONS • The running topics we’ve been talking about this month

WE HANG OUT WITH Layla Andrew • Layla is a mum of three who runs her own business. She also supports her mum Karen who is living with Alzheimer’s Disease

RUN CLUB HAGLEY • An empowering and inclusive all-female running club in Worcestershire

LAST BUT NOT LEAST • Race organisers make a big deal of the winners, but we’re here to give the loudest shoutout to all the brave and...