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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Treadmill triumphs • New study finds the old favourite outpaces other indoor cardio machines

A golden age for fitness • Training into your later years could reap aerobic rewards

Caesar pleaser • Rub grilled bread with fresh garlic – one li’l clove packs brain-supporting manganese – then cut it into cubes for the easiest croutons ever. Match with a lemony salad and juicy chicken and dinner is served

Balancing act • Why having a wobble can make for a better workout

The right dynamic • Does dynamic stretching improve performance? A new study says yes

‘YOU CAN DO BIGGER THINGS THAN YOU THINK’ • How Will Robinson ran across India in a week

MIKE HUMPHREYS • 35, HULL, 30 MARATHONS IN 30 DAYS IN 30 COUNTRIES

WHY SO MANY WOMEN ARE RUNNING INDOORS

LETTER OF THE MONTH

IAN SMYTH • Each month, we’ll be celebrating members of the recently launched Runner’s World Club. Our first is a father of four who’s dreaming of a 3:30 marathon

WHY THIS RACE MAKES MY SPINE TINGLE

RAVE REVIEWS • How Bristol-based club Ravers2Runners is moving to a different beat

PARKRUN: THE EVENT WHERE NO ONE CAN COME LAST

TAKE YOUR RUNNING FURTHER WITH RUNNER’S WORLD CLUB • Our new club has everything you need to take your running further in 2025. By becoming a Gold member, you’ll get access to our extensive, new library of training plans – both in our app and via award-winning coaching platform Final Surge. You’ll also receive our monthly print edition direct to your door, invites to events with our community and so much more!

‘I WANT TO BE AN AMBASSADOR FOR RUNNERS WHO THOUGHT THEY’D NEVER BE RUNNERS’ • AS COMEDIAN AND BROADCASTER ROMESH RANGANATHAN PREPARES FOR HIS SECOND LONDON MARATHON, HE’S SPREADING THE MESSAGE THAT RUNNING’S BENEFITS ARE OPEN TO ALL

THE OTHER VENTURES OF ROMESH RANGANATHAN • A timeline of Ranganathan’s remarkable life and career

26 MILES 26 RUNNERS 26 REASONS • EVERY MARATHON RUNNER HAS A ‘WHY’. FROM SCALING THEIR OWN ‘EVEREST’ TO HONOURING A LOST LOVED ONE, FROM IMPROVING THEIR MENTAL HEALTH TO RAISING VITAL FUNDS FOR CHARITY, THE MYRIAD MOTIVATIONS ARE THE BEAUTY OF THE DISTANCE. HERE, 26 MARATHONERS SHARE WHAT DRIVES THEM TO THE FINISH LINE

The unsung heroes • We salute those who make the London Marathon such a special day in runners’ lives

DOUBLE DUTCH? • As the supremely talented and refreshingly unconventional Sifan Hassan returns to the London Marathon, can we expect yet another shining moment from one of running’s brightest stars?

Get FIIT in 2025 • Join Men’s Health SQUAD in 2025 and enjoy free access to the number one rated fitness app FIIT, worth up to £120 a year! With over 2000 workouts and 40 training plans to suit all levels, FIIT is free when you join Men’s Health SQUAD, along with the print edition of Men’s Health delivered direct to your door. Join today for £99 a year and get a pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds FE

COACH • REACH your PERSONAL BEST

TEST RUN • Doing the same workout regularly to gauge your progress can be an invaluable training tool. Here’s how to master the art of benchmarking

RELAX – IT’S RACE WEEK...