
Ally is Marie Claire UK's Senior Health and Sustainability Editor, a well-regarded wellness expert, ten-time marathoner, and Boston Qualifying runner.
Utilising her impressive skillset and exceptional quality of writing, she pens investigative, review and first-person pieces that consistently demonstrate flair and originality.
As well as writing, Ally manages a team of freelancers, oversees all commissioning and strategy for her pillars, and spearheads the brand's annual Women in Sport covers, interviewing and shooting the likes of Mary Earps, Millie Bright, and Ilona Maher. Shortlisted for three BSMEs and winning one in 2022, Ally lives and breathes her verticals: her eye for a story and connections within the wellness sphere are unrivalled. Follow Ally on Instagram for more.
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The Lionesses Inspired a Nation of Young Footballers - But a National Shortage of Female Coaches is Threatening Their FutureVisibility at grassroots level is vital.
By Anna Bartter
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The Red Roses Victory Wraps an Unforgettable Year for Women’s Sports – but the Movement is Just Getting StartedFemale athletes are tearing up the history books and defining the future of women's sports, one win at a time.
By Ally Head
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As the New This Girl Can Campaign Launches – Meet the Inspirational Women Using Movement as MedicineWomen’s wellbeing continues to be underfunded, unsupported, and underchampioned - but This Girl Can is determined to change that.
By Ally Head
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As Venus Williams, FKA Twigs and Lupita Nyong'o Open Up – How To Spot the Warning Signs of Uterine FibroidsAs many as 80% of women will develop them in their lifetimes.
By Anna Bartter
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“The Atmosphere and Energy are Electric” – How Female Football Fans Are Reshaping the Sport, One Match at a TimeFrom sold-out stadiums to viral watch parties, the new wave of female football fandom is louder, prouder, and not going anywhere.
By Dionne Brighton
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Tatyana Heard on Her Standout Career Successes, Setbacks, and Hopes for the Upcoming Rugby World CupMeet one of England’s most recognised and celebrated female rugby players.
By Ally Head
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“It’s Not All Gold Medals and Trophies”: What It’s Really Like Being a Top Female Athlete in 2025Female athletes are more likely to report anxiety, depression, distress, and disordered eating than their male counterparts - but these women are determined to change the narrative.
By Ally Head
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I'm A Black Woman Who Felt Sport Wasn't For Me - But Tennis Clubs Created Space In An Often Elitist WorldI found a space that made me feel included, welcomed, and like movement was for me.
By Zeynab Mohamed


