Articles by Ally Head, Senior Health and Sustainability Editor

Ally Head is Marie Claire UK's Senior Health and Sustainability Editor, a ten-time marathoner, and a Boston Qualifying runner. With nine 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 effortlessly sustaining growth. She spearheads MC UK's yearly Women in Sport covers, interviewing and shooting athletes including Mary Earps, Millie Bright, Daryll Neita, and Lavaia Nielsen, and also oversees the brand's Start The Year Strong anti-fad January health campaign. 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. 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. Shortlisted for three BSME awards, she won one in 2022 for her work in the sustainability sphere and scooped a Future Editorial Excellence award in 2025, too, winning "Magazine Of The Year" for her joint Ilona Maher cover with Rugby World at the Future Awards 2025. She has an MA in Magazine Journalism from City University and a BA in English Language from the University of Birmingham. When she's not writing, she's training for her next race or hunting down a good pastry. Follow Ally on Instagram for more.

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Latest articles by Ally Head

The sportswear boom at Fashion Month should be a good thing for diversity and representation - my unfiltered thoughts, as a Health Editor

Looking to lose fat and build lean muscle? A dietician's cheat sheet, plus why eating enough protein is key

This is how to thrive, rather than survive, during menopause, according to world-renowned experts

Energy dipped since the season has changed? This is the supplement you need to be taking, stat

We asked a record-breaking athlete for her 10km training tips - trust us, you're almost guaranteed a new PB with this advice

Resistance band leg workouts are effective and affordable - as a fitness trainer, these are the 10 I always recommend

Easy Escapes: Treehouse Hotel London is a playful, sustainable hideaway in the sky

People are paying "mules" to boost their mileage on Strava, which leaves me asking—is social media ruining running?

As the Paralympics finishes, Livvy Breen chats following your dreams, owning your strengths, and never giving up

A landmark new Ozempic study claims the drug can "delay ageing" - but top experts warn it's not that simple

I strength trained for 30 minutes every week - and feel stronger than ever

Lauren Steadman: "I use sport as a vehicle - I might have an arm missing, but I'm just as strong as you are."

Jess Ennis Hill chats motherhood, menstrual cycles and investing in workout kit that makes you feel great

Trust me, I'm a Health Editor - WUKA’s period swimwear is the best investment you'll make all summer

I'm a top personal trainer - trust me when I say, these are the only 5 holiday workouts worth your time

16 things you didn’t know about Team GB sprinters Daryll Neita and Laviai Nielsen

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 Women in Sport Issue

Women in Sport

As a nine-time marathon runner, trust me: these are the most handy bits of kit for any distance

I'm going on holiday this month - 6 fitness essentials I swear by for keeping me on track while I'm away

These tricks for building a simple yet effective morning workout routine have drastically improved my fitness

I'm a Health Editor who sceptically said yes to my first retreat - and these 5 health tips I learnt from a nutritionist were truly game-changing

As a diehard adidas Ultraboost fan, here's why I was wrong to be sceptical about their lightest shoe ever

"I never worked out - now, at 46, I'm in my best shape ever and proof that it's never too late to find your fitness"

As a top personal trainer, I guarantee these are the best summer workouts for boosting tone in no time

We tested the entire new Sweaty Betty range - and reckon it's the perfect summer kit for any type of workout

Emily English has taken over the internet with her feel-good, nourishing recipes - 7 health hacks the nutritionist swears by

One in five new mums experience mental health issues. A psychotherapist's top tips for safeguarding yours

Nearly a million people entered the London Marathon 2025 ballot - why comments saying "slow" runners shouldn't be allowed are not okay