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

01 Decisions, decisions • Overwhelmed by the array of different running shoe options? Make comfort your compass

Fitness

Nutrition

Mind & health

Injury

Run to the beat • How Andy Hobson combined his love of distance running and live music to keep small venues afloat

Two become one • Alphafly with a Vibram grip? Welcome to the dawn of the hybrid shoe

The long way Down Under

Letter of the month

What’s the greatest ever running song?

#Selfies • Last month we asked…

Martin Parker • This month’s member says he’s finally realised running is about more than just finish times

The pleasure is in the doing

The agony and ecstasy of trainer shopping

TAKE YOUR RUNNING FURTHER WITH RUNNER’S WORLD CLUB • ‘Our new club has everything you need to take your running further. By gifting a Gold membership, the runner in your life will get access to our extensive new library of training plans – both in our app and via award-winning coaching platform Final Surge. They’ll also receive our monthly print edition direct to their door, invitations to events and so much more!’

RUNNING FOR LOVE • The inside story of Elsey Davis’s record-setting circumnavigation of her native Cornwall – and the cruel diagnosis that drove her to take on the challenge

EVER MADE • Shoes get all the attention, but the sports bra is a big reason more women than ever call themselves runners. Here’s your guide to getting the most out of this game-changer

CAN PUSHING YOUR FUEL DIAL GIVE YOU AN EDGE? • Scientists and elite endurance athletes are unlocking enhanced performance by going beyond previous theories about how much fuel our bodies can absorb on the run. David Smyth turned lab rat to investigate whether more can be more for everyday runners, too

HE TELLS HIS FOLLOWERS TO 'RUN LIKE A DEAD OCTOPUS'. IT’S ODDLY GENIUS. • I scrolled through the most dubious advice on social media to find the people – like this maverick technique coach – who’ll actually make you a better runner

Running on the edge • ADHD, endurance and the pursuit of peace

Strategies for runners with ADHD • Having good strategies will help you train more effectively and efficiently, and handle any selfsabotaging. Dr Perry offers these strategies to work with an ADHD brain, not against it

Gift Men’s Health SQUAD

Golden rules for 26.2s • Follow our lead for the ultimate in marathon prep

Personal best • COACHING TIPS TO HELP YOU RAISE YOUR RUNNING GAME

12 golden rules for marathon success • Follow these invaluable guiding principles to get to your start line feeling fit, fresh and focused

Cool runnings • How to stay motivated and keep on running as the days get colder and busier

The fit vits • Getting enough of these six nutrients is key to good health for masters runners

A shot in the dark • Why having weightloss jabs could have risks for runners

RUNNER’S WORLD GEAR AWARDS 2025 • The Runner’s World team are always sweating the details as we put the latest gear through its paces. Our collective efforts have road- and trail-tested hundreds of...