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It’s time to get outside! The September “Get Outside!” issue of Women’s Running is dedicated to helping you take advantage of the great outdoors by exploring new trails (without getting lost), building confidence in your trail running and feeling more comfortable running outside solo. On the cover is ultrarunner Jenny Jurek, who came out with a book this year (with her husband, ultrarunning legend Scott Jurek), is mama of two and shares honestly about how her time outside helped her through a season of infertility, loss and disappointment. Pick up a copy to also read about the 21 best shoes for fall, time-saving tips and recipes (it is back-to-school season after all!) and hydration packs to fit every body type. Also in this issue, you’ll find our monthly dose of nutrition, gear, training, injury prevention, racing and wellness advice to help you get the most of out of your running lifestyle. We’ll see you out there!
After she and other experienced women runners logged countless hours testing out new kicks, WR web editor Meghan Roos shares honest reviews of the new-for-fall shoes for road, racing and trail.
Running outside on your own can be intimidating for some women, so writer Mackenzie Havey explains how to build confidence running outside alone.
In “Made for the Mountains” by WR managing editor Bethany Mavis, you’ll see how ultrarunner Jenny Jurek’s relationship with the outdoors shaped her into the woman she is today.
Since the great outdoors are at the front of our minds for the “Get Outside!” issue, we’re highlighting our favorite brands that are making a difference in the environment by using new technologies and new materials to either reuse recycled products, reduce their carbon footprint or keep more waste from entering the environment. Also in the Warm Up section, you’ll find new books for runners, a bucket-list race relived through Swedish mountain runner (and new author) Emelie Forsberg, expert-recommended time savers to streamline your never-ending to-do list, hydration vests for every body type, popular hikes on the Appalachian Trail, sneaker basics and the story behind Parkrun’s community-led, weekly 5K runs.
Find yourself in the woods—without getting lost! Ultrarunner Alicia Vargo shares her tips on navigating no matter where you are. Also in the Race Smart section, you’ll find La Sportiva’s new trail burner; a beginner’s guide to fun on the trails; what’s happening in the world of running in September; an intro to elite ultrarunner Camille Herron; expert advice on running on your period and a post-workout recovery time frame; motivation tips from three fellow women runners; advice for treating and preventing Achilles tendon pain; and strategies for making running a habit.
We’d like to think cookies can be good (er…better) for you when packed with protein and used as a post-run recovery treat. Try one of these three baked treats, which WR editors extensively tested (you’re welcome). Also in the Eat to Run section, you’ll find five “Weeknight Winners” recipes that each have six or fewer main ingredients; a sports nutritionist’s take on vitamin D deficiency; and a recipe for Apple Carrot Superhero Muffins from Shalane Flanagan and Elyse Kopecky’s new cookbook.
Our September 2018 issue is on newsstands now! Browse through the gallery above for a look inside our annual “Get Outside!” issue and purchase a digital copy of the issue here. Readers can purchase a full year of Women’s Running for only $19.95 (60 percent off the cover price!) by subscribing at this link.
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