Ally Head
Ally Head is Marie Claire UK's Senior Health and Sustainability Editor, a nine-time marathoner, and a Boston Qualifying runner. With eight years of editorial experience under her belt, she has a keen eye for a story, a passion for digital journalism, and is always innovating and pushing boundaries with how online content should be delivered to ensure her pillars are consistent top performers. Day-to-day, she manages a team of freelancers and works across site strategy, features, and e-commerce, overseeing all health and sustainability content, commissioning strategy, and reporting, and managing MC UK's yearly Women in Sport campaign and shoots, too. She regularly hosts panels and presents for events such as the MC Sustainability Awards alongside presenting for her two regular franchises, Decoded and Wellness Wins. The first is an Instagram franchise where she interviews fitness royalty including the likes of Kayla Itsines, Jillian Michaels, and Doctor Julie Smith in front of millions of followers, and her newest addition, Wellness Wins, shines a spotlight on the latest must-try wellness products that she's genuinely tried and loved. Before joining MC, she freelanced for the likes of Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Grazia, The Telegraph, Refinery29, Stylist, Good Housekeeping, and more. Prior to that, she was headhunted to lead digital strategy at Foodism. Her first ever journalism job was at Women's Health, where she worked for three years and headed up their nutrition content, cutting through the clean eating noise and enlisting qualified dieticians and nutritionists to give their take on everything from protein shakes, to probiotic gut health supplements. She's won a BSME award for her work on Sustainability and scooped a Spirit of Hearst award in 2018, too. She has an MA in Magazine Journalism from City University and a BA in English Language from the University of Birmingham. While at Birmingham, she was Head of Marketing for student radio station Burn FM and Travel Editor at the student newspaper, Redbrick, winning Article of the Year for a long read about living in New York in 2015. When she's not writing, she's training for her next race or hunting down a good pastry. Follow Ally on Instagram for more.
Latest articles by Ally Head
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I've run nine marathons - 15 things you need to know before running your first 26.2
As Ruth Chepngetich breaks the women's marathon world record in a time of 2:09:57.
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8 forms of mental health help that promise to calm your mind, whatever you're currently facing
This Mental Health Awareness Day, know this: you are never alone.
By Ally Head
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Davina McCall is on a mission to end menopause stigma - and she's going to stop at nothing
"This is still happening, people."
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The sportswear boom at Fashion Month *should* be a good thing for diversity and representation - my unfiltered thoughts, as a Health Editor
In a sea of questionable model castings, athleisurewear came out tops - but at what cost?
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Looking to lose fat and build lean muscle? A dietician's cheat sheet, plus why eating enough protein is key
Not just for gym bros.
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This is how to thrive, rather than survive, during menopause, according to world-renowned experts
In celebration of Menopause Awareness Month, meet our experts.
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Energy dipped since the season has changed? This is the supplement you need to be taking, stat
Shockingly, the majority of Brits have low levels of this one, very important vitamin - and it’s easy to rectify.
By Ally Head
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Wellness Wins: This supplement has been dubbed a “magic potion” - and after two years of testing, I concur
ARTAH’s best-selling electrolyte is the real deal.
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Em The Nutritionist recipes are seriously feel-good and tasty, too: 16 to try tonight
Her cookbook, So Good, is a Sunday Times number one best-seller.
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We asked a record-breaking athlete for her 10km training tips - trust us, you're almost guaranteed a new PB with this advice
Keen to up your speed?
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Fitness trackers can look good, too - 12 that our MC UK Editors genuinely wear day in, day out
Tried and tested by Team MC UK.
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Resistance band leg workouts are effective and affordable - as a fitness trainer, these are the 10 I always recommend
Ready to work your glutes, quads and hamstrings?
By Ally Head
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Easy Escapes: Treehouse Hotel London is a playful, sustainable hideaway in the sky
Ready to book your next trip?
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People are paying "mules" to boost their mileage on Strava, which leaves me asking—is social media ruining running?
It begs the question: are we prioritising how we appear on social media over our wellbeing?
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In celebration of Secondhand September - your guide to the challenge, plus how you can get involved
Join Cat Deeley in fighting throwaway fashion - for good.
By Ally Head
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As the Paralympics finishes, Livvy Breen chats following your dreams, owning your strengths, and never giving up
The three-time Paralympian chats to MC UK.
By Ally Head
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A landmark new Ozempic study claims the drug can "delay ageing" - but top experts warn it's not that simple
A deep dive.
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After a month of trying Reformer Pilates, I can't believe how much my body and mood have changed
If it's good enough for Harry Styles..
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Lauren Steadman: "I use sport as a vehicle - I might have an arm missing, but I'm just as strong as you are."
The Paralympic champion and MBE owner discusses her most important life lessons.
By Ally Head
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Jess Ennis Hill chats motherhood, menstrual cycles and investing in workout kit that makes you feel great
Life lessons from the three-time world champion.
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Trust me, I'm a Health Editor - WUKA’s period swimwear is the best investment you'll make all summer
Functional, fashionable swimwear from a genuinely sustainable brand? It’s a yes from us.
By Ally Head
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I'm a top personal trainer - trust me when I say, these are the only 5 holiday workouts worth your time
You're welcome.
By Ally Head
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16 things you didn’t know about Team GB sprinters Daryll Neita and Laviai Nielsen
Meet our cover stars and two of the athletes representing the UK on the world stage.
By Ally Head
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B Corp brands: 35 to have on your radar to help you shop more sustainably
Shop smart this B Corp month and help save our planet.
By Ally Head
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I asked people on X for their take on Bob Ballard's dismissal after sexist "joke" - and the replies I got were eye-opening
The Olympic commentator has been dropped for his remarks just days into the event.
By Ally Head
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The Women in Sport Issue
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Women in Sport
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