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06 EDITOR’S NOTE
“Sensing people's excitement as they
approach their fi rst, life-changing
marathon never fails to inspire me"
07 MEET THE TEAM
The writers, testers and experts who
help bring you Women’s Running
30 LETTERS
Have your say on running matters
31 YOUR RUNS
Show us your most inspiring run pics!
98 THE CHALLENGE
Every month, the Women’s Running
team sets a new challenge. Find it here...
93 THIS MONTH’S RACING
Where to race, spectate and what to
book this month
94 CHRISTMAS CRACKERS
Tina Chantrey goes for a double serving
of parkrun to burn off the Christmas pud
96 THE USUAL SUSPECTS
Lisa Jackson fi nds a few familiar faces
on a circuit race with a difference
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76 TRAIL ESSENTIALS
All the gear you need to take to the trails
78 TOUGH STUFF
Ready to take your trail challenges to
the next level? We show you how
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84 COACH CLASSICS
Ready for a new speed session?
Try these coaches' favourites
86 BIG MARATHON CHALLENGE
Our four ladies are putting their best
feet forward in training
50 LETTER TO MY YOUNGER SELF
If you could go back and tell your younger
self about running, what would you say?
54 RUNNING ON A BUDGET
Tina Chantrey fi nds out how to keep
outgoings down when your mileage goes up
58 SMILE!
Use your sense of humour to make
your running world a better place
70 WR TESTED: RUNNING
BACKPACKS
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