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Mar 27, 2025 | 
womensrunning.co.uk | Kate Sellers |Esther Newman
There are some innovations in running kit that come along that feel so necessary, it’s a bit of a surprise that they’ve not been around for years. Like headphones that go round the back of your head instead of over the top, or socks with L and R on them. Imbrace leggings are a bit like that. These clever leggings are designed to support your knees and hips and aid alignment to reduce pain, swelling and fatigue.
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Feb 13, 2025 | 
womensrunning.co.uk | Kate Sellers |Sabrina Pace-Humphreys
There’s something I want to talk to you about. Something that, in my opinion, isn’t talked about enough. Something that runners who should know better use as a tool to shame people into believing they aren’t a runner. Something that I used to beat myself up about. It’s stopping to walk on the run. Hands up if you’ve ever made one of the following statements to yourself:• If I walk during a run, then I’m probably not good enough. • The people who are passing me are running while I take a walk break.
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Jan 30, 2025 | 
womensrunning.co.uk | Kate Sellers
If you’re anything like us, you often daydream about heading off on a running retreat. There’s something so alluring about the idea of escaping everyday life, getting to concentrate on running, relaxing and communing with other runners just like us. Enter RUN-ZEN. Their trail running retreats are the perfect balance of activities and relaxation, all while being immersed in beautiful natural surroundings.
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Nov 14, 2024 | 
womensrunning.co.uk | Kate Sellers
We already know that choosing what to wear when running on your period can be a tricky business. So we spoke to experts, Ruby Cup, to find out everything you need to know about making a comfortable and sustainable choice. Read on to find out why we’re fans of Ruby Cup, or keep scrolling for their top tips in choosing a menstrual product…About Ruby CupRuby Cup’s period pants won Editor’s Choice in the Period Wear category at Women’s Running Product Awards 2024. All of the testers loved them.
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Nov 13, 2024 | 
womensrunning.co.uk | Kate Sellers |Esther Newman
Mizuno Neo Vista | £150 | Tester: Esther Newman The release of the Mizuno Neo Vista has created a lot of hype due to its unique look and performance promises at a reasonable price. We put it to the test...
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Oct 24, 2024 | 
womensrunning.co.uk | Laura Fountain |Kate Sellers
The week before a marathon can be a strange time for runners. While you’ve probably been looking forward to your marathon taper for the past few months, when it’s finally here and race day approaches, it’s sometimes difficult to know what to do with yourself. You’re running less and therefore you may have more time on your hands. That extra time can often be filled with worrying about all the things that could do wrong on race day. From our experience, preparation can really help in this situation.
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Oct 24, 2024 | 
womensrunning.co.uk | Kate Sellers
As a runner, it would be hard not to know that New Balance are one of the best running shoe manufacturers out there. New Balance running shoes have been associated with the London Marathon since the 1980s, and have been the official sponsor since 2017. And that’s because their running shoes really go the extra mile when it comes to performance. The New Balance running shoes journey actually began in 1906.
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Oct 21, 2024 | 
womensrunning.co.uk | Kate Sellers
Even the most staunch summer running supporters will appreciate this one this year! Autumn provides great temperatures for running. It’s warm enough that you don’t need to pile on the layers, but cool enough that you don’t need to worry quite as much about over-heating or hydration. This makes it so much easier to get up and out. The colder temperatures can also help with training. Heat makes us feel as though we’re working much harder.
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Oct 10, 2024 | 
womensrunning.co.uk | Kate Sellers |Anne-Marie Lategan |Laura Fountain
Balance is a key skill for runners. Contrary to what a lot of people think, balance isn’t something that’s set in stone – you can improve your balance with training. So if you’re somebody who would describe yourself as not having good balance, it’s time to start working to improve this. Even if you think your balance is pretty good, stand on one leg for a moment and see how still you can be.
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Oct 8, 2024 | 
womensrunning.co.uk | Kate Sellers
Out n About Nipper Sport v5 | Tester: Tiffany DeloguOut n About are known for the Nipper pram, which comes in lots of different variations to suit each parent's needs. We tested out the Nipper Sport v5 – the latest version of their running buggy... As any parent, new or experienced, will have realised: there are a lot of different great running buggies out there. And with that comes a whole host of different models, names and specifications to try and remember.
