
Ally Head
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.
Latest articles by Ally Head
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I'm Building One of the World's Biggest Pilates Apps and Just Had My First Child—Here's How to Feel Your Strongest Pre- and Postpartum"Give yourself grace, move in a way that makes you feel good, and do it entirely in your own time."
By Ally Head
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"Skipping Changed My Life": Miquita Oliver on Health, Healing and Building Something BiggerPlus, the importance of encouraging everyone into movement.
By Ally Head
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From Clubs to Marathon Sign-Ups, I’m Witnessing More and More Women Engaging in Sport—Here’s Why It’s HappeningThe sport’s latest boom is about much more than fitness—it creates community, confidence and a sense of belonging
By Ally Head
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Eager To Beat Your Personal Best or Achieve a New Distance Goal? I Run Most Days—12 Best Races To Book NowRunning is *the* workout of the year - and these are the bucket list races to have on your radar.
By Ally Head
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I’m a Health Editor Who’s Tried 100’s of Shoes—These Are Officially the Best Gym Trainers You Can BuyFor running, weight training, walking, and more.
By Ally Head
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We’re Fitness Editors Who’ve Spent Nine Years Testing for the Perfect Sports Bra—These 12 Get Our VoteTrust me on this one.
By Ally Head
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As Extremely Fussy Health Editors, Trust Us—These 11 Workout Tops for Women Are the Best Money Can BuyChic, comfy and high-performance buys.
By Ally Head
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Battling With Thigh Rub? These Are the 11 Chafing Cream Products Our Editors Swear ByGlide your way through the summer.
By Ally Head
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I Learned More About My Health Wearing An Oura Ring During The England Match Than I Did From Any WorkoutTurns out 90 minutes of football can teach you a lot about your body.
By Ally Head
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Pilates Isn't Just About a Strong Core—These Surprising, Lesser-Known Benefits Can Genuinely Change Your LifeBuilding a body for life.
By Ally Head
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23 Running Shorts That Don’t Ride Up, Chafe, or Sag, Sweat Tested by a Health Editor Who Runs Most DaysLooking for new fit kit? You're in the right place.
By Ally Head
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We’re Notoriously Fussy Editors—Our Pick of the 21 Best Gym Leggings You Can BuyWe've tested thousands between us and these are, hands down, the best.
By Ally Head
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On the Hunt for the Best Protein Powder for Women? 13 a Health Editor Uses to Boost Satiety and Build MuscleLet the gains, begin.
By Ally Head
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I'm a World-Renowned Expert: Why Strength Training Matters for Women in Their 30s, 40s, 50s and BeyondYour ultimate bible.
By Krissy Cela
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These Are, Hands Down, the Best Petite Gym Leggings That Money Can Buy According to Our 5ft1 EditorsNo slouchy ankles here, thank you
By Ally Head
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I Tried Underarm Botox After 10 Years of Excessive Sweating—and It Was One of the Best Decisions I’ve Ever MadeFrom anxious to absolutely sweat-free.
By Ally Head
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Meet The Waterfront Boston Location That Feels Like a Calm City ResetThe InterContinental Boston is a quiet sanctuary by the harbour.
By Ally Head
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Jodie Kidd on Fashion, Fast Cars and Finding a Second Career in MotorsportHer unlikely journey from fashion icon to racing driver.
By Ally Head
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Fitness Trackers Can Look Good, Too—21 That Our MC UK Editors Genuinely Wear Day In, Day OutTried and tested by Team MC UK.
By Ally Head
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On the Hunt for the Best Running Shoes? I’m a Marathon Runner Who’s Tested 1000+ Pairs. My Definitive PickFor every distance, budget and gait.
By Ally Head
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Em the Nutritionist's Recipes Promise to Make Healthy Eating Simple—and These 20 Meals Are Her Go-TosHer cookbook, So Good, is a Sunday Times number one best-seller.
By Ally Head
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Inside New York’s Most Whimsical New Luxury HideawayThe brainchild of some of the most creative minds in design, art, gastronomy and hospitality.
By Ally Head
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Lauren Bell on Pace, Patience and Performing on the Biggest StageEngland bowler Lauren Bell reflects on World Cup pressure as the tournament gets underway.
By Ally Head
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Fitness Tourism Is Booming—How Working Out On Your Holiday Became the Ultimate Status SymbolMeet the new movement defining how we travel.
By Ally Head
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I've Run 947km This Year Already—5 Best Running Gels For Seamless, Supercharged MilesTried and tested.
By Ally Head
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Trust Me, I'm a Neuro-Somatic Coach—Emotionally Regulated Women Do These 6 Things DifferentlyAka, how to ensure your nervous system isn’t constantly braced for impact.
By Ally Head
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"I've Dealt With Negativity About My Muscles My Entire Life—But There's Power In Stepping Out Confidently In Your Body."Trust me: it allows you to attract people who genuinely like you as you are.
By Desirèe Henry


