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If you’ve been part of She Strides for any amount of time, you’ve likely felt the steady, grounding presence of Abbie — our Safety Lead, long-standing member, and fierce advocate for women’s wellbeing. Abbie is a Detective Sergeant for the Metropolitan Police and has been for 16 years.

Strength training, also known as resistance or weight training, is actually one of the most effective ways to improve your running. It helps you run more efficiently, prevent injuries, build power, and even feel stronger in everyday life. And no, it won’t make you bulky unless that is literally your goal. For most of us, it just makes muscles more resilient, lean, and capable.

Buying for a runner can feel impossible. Shoes? Too personal. Leggings? Everyone has their ride-or-die pair. Even water bottles seem oddly specific. That said, there are still plenty of gifts that any runner will actually love — the kind that make every mile, recovery, or post-run coffee that little bit better. So, we asked our She Strides members what’s on their wish list this year — and they didn’t disappoint. Whether you’re shopping for a running friend or treating yourself, here are the...