
Ally is Marie Claire UK's Senior Health and Sustainability Editor, a well-regarded wellness expert, nine-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 Red Roses Victory Wraps an Unforgettable Year for Women’s Sports – but the Movement is Just Getting Started
Female 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 Medicine
Women’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 Fibroids
As 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 Time
From 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 Cup
Meet one of England’s most recognised and celebrated female rugby players.
By Ally Head
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40% of Formula 1 Fans Are Now Female - How 2025 Became A Transformative Year for Motorsport
As a world-first F1 sponsorship is announced, we meet the women changing the sport and inspiring a nation of fangirls.
By Fern Buckley
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“It’s Not All Gold Medals and Trophies”: What It’s Really Like Being a Top Female Athlete in 2025
Female 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 World
I found a space that made me feel included, welcomed, and like movement was for me.
By Zeynab Mohamed