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 In hot water • Could jumping in a hot bath after a run dampen your performance?

Fitness

Nutrition

Mind & health

Injury

‘I’d never been in that much pain’ • Amol Randhawa almost called a halt to his epic run, but the memory of his mum kept him going

Making tracks • Meet the Isle of Man running club with a warm welcome for all

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On the heels of my fast friend

Letter of the month

What one running invention would you like to see created?

#wordperfect • Last month we asked…

Nathan Griffin • This month’s member is targeting a sub-20 5K and hoping to run Boston – but not the one you think

Can’t talk, must run

Zak Curran • 31, from Nottingham, is a double-buggy running champ

My book – and kit – are ready to take flight

REAL COACHES. REAL PLANS. REAL PROGRESS. • Discover fresh motivation every month with Runner’s World, bringing you trusted advice, training insight and inspiration delivered straight to you. Plus, enjoy digital access, RW Club rewards, competitions and exclusive member benefits. Get instant DIGITAL access with Bronze membership, PRINT and DIGITAL editions plus our full training library with Silver membership or go for Gold membership for the ultimate RW experience.

44 WAYS TO MAKE 2026 YOUR BEST EVER RUNNING YEAR • A cornucopia of expert tips, insider know-how and the appliance of the latest science to fully optimise your year ahead

In defence of the new year’s resolution • Why they’re still worth making, even if they failed you before. Plus, how to set better ones in 2026

How to set goals you’ll actually achieve • If you’ve struggled to stick to your intentions in the past, you might need to revise your approach. Try the DRIFT method, as outlined here by Men’s Health fitness director Andrew Tracey

MILES, MOUNTAINS AND MANTRAS • Andy Dixon heads to the Buddhist kingdom of Bhutan, one of the world’s most secluded nations, for an unforgettable marathon experience

BHUTAN in facts and figures

Running high • There is a decrease in endurance-running performance with rising altitude. A 2015 study in the International Journal Of Sports Physiology And Performance estimated that above 2,000m the decrease is over 4%. Here are key ways to offset it:

Come for the race, stay for the experience • Four more bucket-list trips – the race is only half the story

A HATER’S GUIDE TO RUNNING INSIDE

Jeannie Rice knows something the rest of us don’t •  It’s not about talent. It’s not about training. The 77-year-old, record-smashing marathoner has tapped into an ineffable force that defies her age – and she’ll never stop chasing it

What fuels Jeannie’s success? • The researchers who studied Jeannie...