Runner's World

004 RUNNERSWORLD.CO.UK JUNE 2018

NATURAL HIGH

Ultrarunner Vassos Alexander sometimes
wonders why he tests his mind and body
to such extremes on brutal endurance
races why he endures the pain. Then
he signs up for another race.

IN THIS ISSUE

JUNE

2018

REGULARS WARM-UPS HUMAN RACE FEATURES COACH GEAR RACE

ON THE

COVER

Photographer
Natalia Weedy
Hair and makeup
Jamie Warzel
Styling Argy
Koutsothanasis

P14 The Superfruit That Speeds

Recovery Blackcurrants are

good news for runners

P30 Get Up And Go How to create

your ultimate running adventure

P42 The Life-Airming Lure Of

Ultras Radio 2 sports presenter

and dedicated ultrarunner

Vassos Alexander on the

strange joy of going very long

P46 Stepping Up In The World’s

Highest Stair Race How to

climb 11674 steps to the top of

a Swiss mountain. And why

P54 Sun Sand And Sufering

Welcome to the new Marathon

des Sables Peru almost

250km over six days through

desert and along the Paciic

coastline. Astonishing sights

remarkable achievements

P66 Run Easier Right Now! Five

ways to unlock the power

of your glutes

P72 Curb Your Sugar Habit

Sometimes you don’t even

know it’s in your food

P80 20 Coolest Summer Tops

Running in the sun is all about

staying comfortable but if you

happen to look good so be it