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Expert tips to make you a better runner - start slow, enlist a friend, choose strength over stretches

10 October 2026 at 00:00

Running is one of the easiest exercises to take up, but it can be easy to lose your mojo and get injured. Coaches give their advice on how to hit your stride

Whether you have never been for a run or are building up to a marathon, sometimes the biggest challenge is just getting out the door. Here, running coaches share their tips on everything from mindset to avoiding injuries – but mainly how to find joy in running.

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Β© Composite: Guardian Design; Posed by models; Getty Images

Β© Composite: Guardian Design; Posed by models; Getty Images

Β© Composite: Guardian Design; Posed by models; Getty Images

The Filter is two! 31 things we loved this year, from cloud-like duvets to the perfect running shoe

9 October 2026 at 10:00

Whether it’s a super-glowy serum or a cult gardening tool, here are our writers’ favourite buys from the past year

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The Filter is turning two! To celebrate, we asked our contributors for their favourite products from the past year, and rounded up the team’s picks too.

From handbag-sized umbrellas and stylish yet practical wellies to reading lights and luxurious duvets, these are the products that stood out.

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Β© Illustration: Cynthia Kittler

Β© Illustration: Cynthia Kittler

Β© Illustration: Cynthia Kittler

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