Women's Running

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Women dominate the Montane Summer Spine • We witnessed incredible performances from the first two finishers of the Summer Spine; both of them women ahead of the first (and third-placed) man, and both completing the 268-mile route comfortably ahead of the rest of the pack. Yet more proof, if it were needed, that women excel at extreme ultra distances.

CASE SHOWS US WHAT SHE’S MADE OF

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NEW GEAR • Feeling hot, hot, hot? Here are some clever ways to stay active in the sun

Try to minimise my risk of getting shin splints? • Shin splints are not only painful, they can put a stop to your training. Here’s how to prevent them, or manage them if you are a sufferer

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

Rosy Spraker • With over 50 marathons run, 61-year-old Rosy has no intention of cutting down her distance any time soon

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

EAT WELL • SHOULD I BE TAKING CREATINE?

SCHOOL’S OUT, AND SO IS RUNNING

This month’s wise women

INJURY CLINIC Focus on hips • When your hips are painful and out of whack, you certainly know about it. And while we can put those tight hip flexors down to a bit of neglect on the stretching side of things, what will really help is building strength in the core and leg muscles

Manchester Marathon • Rosie Gorman decided to take on the 2025 Adidas Manchester Marathon after having been told she’d never run again in 2023

Events

Should we all follow the 80/20 rule? • The 80/20 rule promotes running at low intensity for around 80% of your training time, with just 20% of training at a hard intensity. This method is followed by many elite athletes, so could it be the key to improving your running fitness?

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PHEW, WHAT A SCORCHER! • Sabrina has some top tips for how best to deal with those mid-summer sizzly training runs and races

“AS I CROSSED THE LINE, THEY HANDED ME A PIECE OF PAPER – I THOUGHT I’D DONE SOMETHING WRONG, BUT THEY TOLD ME I’ D JUST WON MY AGE CATEGORY!” • Renee had to stop running a few years ago when her body suddenly refused to play ball. Diagnosed with sarcoidosis, her consultant said she’d probably never run again, but Renee worked hard to get back to doing what she really loves

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

The women behind the records • Let’s take the focus off the athletes for a while. When someone takes on an awe-inspiring challenge, there are countless people behind them, keeping it all ticking along. Whether it’s physical or emotional support, the dedication of the support crew is fundamental and often goes unnoticed…

Running mates Because we run better together • This month, we talk about the support that clubs offer, the races we love, how many minutes a mile we think is...