Lucy Waterlow

Sep 13, 2024 | womensrunning.co.uk | Holly Taylor |Lucy Waterlow

At this summer’s Paris Olympics, there was a host of female athletic talent on display to inspire the next generation. However, while role models are not in short supply, the infrastructure, support and confidence young girls need in order to be active are still sadly lacking. According to research, 64 percent of girls drop out of sport before they turn 16, and 55 percent of girls aged 13-16 aren’t hitting the government’s daily activity guidelines.

Jun 21, 2024 | runningmatters.substack.com | Allie Bailey |Mimi Anderson |Lucy Waterlow |Rosie Swale-Pope

Whenever a person asks for book recommendations on a running-related Facebook group they are met with a barrage of suggestions. But the vast majority of these books are written by men, and tell the stories of male runners. Many of these books are fantastic (anything by Adharanand Finn or Dean Karnazes) but they are only representing half of the picture. In recent years I’ve made a deliberate effort to seek out running books about women, written by women. And I haven’t been disappointed.

Jun 13, 2024 | womensrunning.co.uk | Holly Taylor |Lucy Waterlow |Simon James

If you haven’t yet seen the footage of Jasmin Paris becoming the first woman to complete the Barkley Marathons, then go and watch it; you’re bound to be inspired by her grit and determination. As she battles to the finish with seconds to spare before the cut-off time, you’ll spot in her hands one of the secrets to her success – running poles. If you want to be more Jasmin and excel in hilly ultras, then it is worth learning how to use this simple piece of equipment to full effect.

Jan 17, 2024 | womensrunning.co.uk | Holly Taylor |Lucy Waterlow

If you are evangelical about running and want to help others learn to love it as much as you do, have you considered becoming a running coach? Why should I become a running coach? By gaining some extra knowledge and expertise, you could support more people on their running journeys, whether that is helping them to get started, or guiding them to a PB. It could even set you on a new career path as you connect with more people who want to find a running coach. This was the case for Jennifer Lee.

Jan 11, 2024 | womensrunning.co.uk | Holly Taylor |Lucy Waterlow

If you have vowed to make 2024 the year you will become a runner, then the Couch to 5K plan is a great way to start. It is a great beginner training plan, simple to follow, and has helped millions who thought they couldn’t run to become runners. The plan involves using the walk/run method three times a week for nine weeks. The run sections gradually increase so that by the end of the plan, participants should be able to run 5K without stopping. What is Couch to 5K?