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. She spearheads MC UK's yearly Women in Sport campaign, interviewing and shooting athletes including Mary Earps, Millie Bright, Daryll Neita, and Lavaia Nielsen, and also oversees the brands Start The Year Strong anit-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 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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This is how to thrive, rather than survive, during menopause, according to world-renowned experts
In celebration of Menopause Awareness Month, meet our experts.
By Ally Head
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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.
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 buy
For running, weight training, walking, and more.
By Ally Head
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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?
By Ally Head
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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?
By Ally Head
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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?
By Ally Head
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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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A landmark new Ozempic study claims the drug can "delay ageing" - but top experts warn it's not that simple
A deep dive.
By Ally Head
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I strength trained for 30 minutes every week - and feel stronger than ever
Good for muscle, mind, metabolism and more.
By Ally Head
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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.
By Ally Head
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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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Women in Sport
By Ally Head
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We're Health Editors who test products day in, day out - and were blown away by the viral Whoop fitness tracker
Here's why.
By Ally Head
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As a nine-time marathon runner, trust me: these are the most handy bits of kit for any distance
You'll use these for years to come.
By Ally Head
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Micro shorts are every runner's must-wear RN - 6 top picks you'll wear on repeat
Trust me on this one.
By Ally Head
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I'm going on holiday this month - 6 fitness essentials I swear by for keeping me on track while I'm away
You're welcome.
By Ally Head
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These tricks for building a simple yet effective morning workout routine have drastically improved my fitness
It doesn't need to be all 5am starts and ten miles for breakfast.
By Ally Head
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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
They're obvious, but absolutely worth giving a go.
By Ally Head
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I ignore health hacks that promise the world - but, after six months, am impressed by the changes I've noticed since drinking electrolytes
Trust me on this one.
By Ally Head
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As a diehard adidas Ultraboost fan, here's why I was wrong to be sceptical about their lightest shoe ever
Your need-to-knows, if you're thinking about investing.
By Ally Head