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Women's Running

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

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

WOMEN-ONLY FITNESS SPACES ARE BOOMING

This month we love…

NEW GEAR • Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May… so make sure you’ve got the right kit to keep you running all month

Strengthen my pelvic floor as a runner? • If you’re worried about bladder leakage as you run, you’d be well advised to consider the release of tension as well as building strength through specific exercises

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

3 OF THE BEST DRINKS

MYTH BUSTER • TAPERING WILL RUIN MY PRE-RACE TRAINING

Jane Buckels • Jane, 68, from Abergavenny, returned to running after being diagnosed with early-onset dementia in 2014. She’s a member of Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Run Club

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

3 OF THE BEST HYDRATION HELPERS WITH A TWIST

EAT WELL • HOW CAN I REVITALISE MY TRAINING DIET FOR SPRING?

MULTI-COLOURED SWAP SHOP

This month’s wise women

INJURY CLINIC Stress fractures • There has been a lot of chatter about stress fractures recently, so here’s your Stress Fracture 101, and six things you can do to avoid the problem in the first place…

Saucony Run Shoreditch 10K • Charley Davis was buzzing after she raced the Saucony Run Shoreditch 10K

Events

Should I stop running when my period is painful? • Period pain can stop us in our tracks; but should we let it, or should we push on through?

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Trail running Back to basics… • Sabrina has been treading the boards showcasing her new book and she’s found a few questions that crop up all the time…

Shakira Akabusi • Shakira Akabusi is the daughter of elite athlete Kriss, a name you’ll recognise from top-level track-and-field events in the 1980s. He managed to instill a love of exercise in his daughter, while removing any pressure and taking the emphasis off performance. Here’s her story.

HOW TO RUN HAPPY FOREVER • Shakira’s expert top tips for different life stages

SHAKIRA’S ESSENTIAL KIT • Must-haves for when Shakira is out running

Because we run better together • This month, we talk about Pilates and running, the pride we have in others’ running achievements, and how the race crowd makes us run faster…

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

Running Pride • Lauren Green contacted Women’s Running to tell us how proud she is of her fiancée’s running

Bea Lovell • Bea, 31, is a case management officer for the police

POOLE RUNNERS • A Dorset club with something for every runner, from speedwork to cross country

My AI running coach • Is Artificial Intelligence the promised...

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