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Women's Running

Oct 01 2026
Magazine

Marathoner, jogger or racer, Women’s Running magazine prepares you for any distance no matter your running style or ability. Looking for the most suitable trainers and apparel to make every run rewarding? Or perhaps expert tips on how to boost your stamina and improve your energy levels? Look no further than a super informative, digital subscription to Women’s Running magazine! Every issue offers a full scope into the world of running - from sections on gym training and healthy nutrition to running fashions and running events for women of all ages. Discover everything you need to take your running to the next level. Maximise every run with the ultimate monthly motivational guide - subscribe to Women’s Running today!

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Women’s Running

LIFESTYLE

Thousands quit sport due to bladder leaks • Three sports personalities aim to improve UK bladder health

HISTORIC EUROS SUCCESS

This month we love…

NEW GEAR • This month’s new releases will see you kitted out for everything from cold swims to night runs

Improve my running recovery through better sleep? • Feeling constantly sore or sluggish despite sticking to your training plan? Sleep expert Dr Lindsay Browning explains how better rest could be the missing piece in your running recovery

Health benefits of 7,000 daily steps • The latest nutrition, beauty and health headlines. Because running doesn’t end at your feet

Lydia Oldham • Lydia loves multi-day adventures and pushing her body to see how far she can go

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

EAT WELL • WHAT ARE THE BEST QUICK & HEALTHY READY MEALS?

IT ALL HAPPENS FOR A REASON

This month’s wise women

INJURY CLINIC SCIATICA • Nerve pain can really set your teeth on edge, and affect everything from running to resting

Tors Challenge, Dartmoor • Nicola Robertson took on the challenge of self-navigating the 11 Tors Challenge over the demanding terrain of Dartmoor

Events

Trail running What remains… after an FKT • Sabrina reflects on what’s turned out to be the most memorable part of Sophie Woods’ Via Alpina challenge earlier this year

FREE Runner’s Advent Calendar • When you subscribe to Women’s Running Magazine

“I love how strong my body is when I’m in a really good running place” • Sara Davies is a familiar face from Dragons’ Den. She tells us how a random BUPA checkup set her off on her running journey and how it’s really become an unexpected love of her life

From treadmills to trails: trying new things in midlife • Helen opens her running journal on the page that describes her New Year’s Resolution to try something new every month in a bid to boost physical and mental health

Running mates Because we run better together • This month, we’re talking about fitting strength training around your runs, and confess our most embarrassing moments…

WE HANG OUT WITH Claire George • Claire, 47, a personal trainer from Hinckley, Leicestershire

RUN TALK RUN • This mental health support community meets for weekly 5K runs across the UK

RUN THE SPECTRUM • When she tried running races, Lara Sullivan was overwhelmed and disappointed. As an autistic person, she found that race events are often totally unsuited to neurodiverse people. She set out to make things better…

CURIOUS ABOUT CARBON? • Carbon shoes, super shoes, race-day ay shoes. All terms you may be familiar with, and all terms you may feel intimidated by. Either way, if you’re reading this, you’re probably curious about carbon.

THE BEST SHOES OF 2026 • Road, trail, race-day, hike – whatever you want to do, these are the shoes you need to do it...

Formats

  • OverDrive Magazine

Languages

  • English