For long-distance runners, setting a steady pace is crucial for maintaining stamina and reaching distance goals. However, for runners who want to improve their speeds, setting a faster pace than usual can feel surprisingly hard.
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“I ran in incontinence pants for a week – and I’ll never go back to pads"
After more than 13 years of running in bulky and itchy disposable pads, runner Anna Bartter decided to give incontinence pants a go. Here’s why she won’t be returning to those dark days. My nerves
Read moreStart your day with this probiotic smoothie bowl to fuel your gut, brain and body
A good day starts with a happy gut, so try this probiotic smoothie bowl for breakfast. Brain function, immunity and even the strength of your muscles is determined by what’s going in your gut. So
Read more“Why I came out to my football team rather than my friends and family”
After Jake Daniels courageously became the first openly gay football player in over 30 years, writer Ella Braidwood explains the power of the game for connecting LGBTQ+ women and non-binary people. Before telling my family
Read more“I started tracking my walking pace – here’s why you should too"
Do you really need to start power walking to reap the cardio benefits of walking or is a leisurely stroll just as good? We asked the experts what role pace plays in walking. If there’s
Read more“I turned all my phone calls into walking meetings and I’ve never been so productive”
This National Walking Month, why not turn your endless Zooms or in-person chats into walking meetings? Strong Women editor Miranda Larbi has been giving meetings on the move a go. If your schedule looks anything
Read more“Why do I need to pee all the time?”
Peeing all the time could be down to low oestrogen levels, according to an expert. You won’t be alone if the thought of walking into a two-hour work meeting fills you with dread. But is
Read moreAre you a vivid dreamer? Here’s why that’s so good for you
Vivid dreaming in REM sleep comes with loads of mental health benefits. Some people believe that our dreams offer an insight into our minds: terrifying visions of your teeth falling out is supposed to be
Read moreCan running “too much” really kill your gym gains?
Go on any weight training Reddit thread or online forum and you’ll quickly find someone claiming that cardio “ruins” gym gains, writes Aimee Pearcy. Here’s why that’s simply not true. If you want to get
Read moreFeeling sensitive? Here’s how a lack of sleep changes how we relate to other people
Sleep can impact how we relate to other people, according to a new study. Being tired changes a lot about us – it might make our face puffy, our food cravings soar and our coffee
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