Take control of the pace at your next half marathon There’s more to running a half marathon than just getting from A-B. If you want to run a fast half (or even get a PB!), you need to think about each section in between: the miles (or kilometres), the minutes, and the...
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Injury Prevention for Half Marathon Runners: Strategies, Exercises, and Tips
by Peter Hier | Feb 25, 2025 | Injury
Injury Prevention for Half Marathon Runners: Strategies, Exercises, and Tips! Introduction: Injury prevention is crucial for half marathon runners to ensure a safe and successful race. By implementing appropriate strategies and exercises, runners can reduce the risk...
13.1 Tips For Enjoying Your Half Marathon Training
by Nicola Joyce | Feb 14, 2025 | Technical Articles
Keep motivated for your half marathon with these runners tips. It can be difficult to stay motivated when the race still feels so far away. How about some inspiration for this week’s training runs? Here are 13…. and a 0.1 for luck, of course! 1 - A reason for running...
Stretches To Include In Half Marathon Training
by Peter Hier | Feb 8, 2025 | Technical Articles
Are you guilty of not stretching enough after long training runs? If you're training for a half-marathon, here are the stretches you must be doing. Child's Pose Kneel on the floor with your knees slightly apart. Lean down onto your knees, bringing the chest to the...
10 At-Home Habits To Avoid Injury
by Nicola Joyce | Jan 30, 2025 | Technical Articles
Aches and niggles can easily bring your running training to a halt, or even wipe out your half marathon goals completely. Introduce these quick and simple healthy habits to keep your body moving freely. Added bonus: you’ll feel less achy in the mornings, too! Daily...
Revitalise Your Running: Mastering Motivation
by Peter Hier | Jan 21, 2025 | Technical Articles
Revitalise Your Running: Mastering Motivation to Conquer Your Race Training Discover effective strategies to overcome the lack of motivation and stay committed to your running training for that race you promised to complete this year! Understanding Your...
New Years Resolution: Run A Half Marathon
by Nicola Joyce | Jan 9, 2025 | Technical Articles
You’ve decided to run a half marathon - how should you start? Are you joining us for the Windsor Half Marathon on September 28th 2025? If it’s going to be your first half marathon, you’re probably wondering how to get started. There’s a lot to think about, so we’ve...
Unleashing the Afterburn Effect: How to Keep Burning Calories After Your Run
by Peter Hier | Dec 17, 2024 | Technical Articles
Unleashing the Afterburn Effect: How to Keep Burning Calories After Your Run Discover how the afterburn effect can help you continue burning calories after running, enhancing your fitness and weight management. Understanding the Afterburn Effect: Continuing to Burn...
Stay Fit and Festive: Your Guide to Enjoying the Christmas Festivities
by Peter Hier | Dec 4, 2024 | Christmas Fitness, Nutrition
Stay Fit and Festive: Your Guide to Enjoying the Christmas Festivities While Keeping Up with Your Running Routine Discover how to maintain your running fitness while enjoying the festive season with practical tips and strategies. Understanding the Importance of...
A Comprehensive Guide To Winter Running
by Peter Hier | Nov 26, 2024 | Nutrition
Embrace the Chill: A Comprehensive Guide to Winter Running Training in the UK for Men and Women Discover essential tips, gear, and motivation strategies for winter running in the UK, perfect for both men and women. Overview of Winter Running. Winter running in the UK...
How To Start Training For Next Year’s Half Marathons
by Nicola Joyce | Oct 28, 2024 | Technical Articles
It’s never too early to start half marathon training - and this is why. The Windsor Half Marathon will be held on 28th September 2025. That’s more than 10 months away. Surely too early to start training? What can you possibly do this far ahead? Plenty, as it turns...
How 5K Races Can Help You Run A Faster Half Marathon
by Nicola Joyce | Oct 23, 2024 | Technical Articles
5K races are one of the most common race distances, with most towns and cities hosting at least one 5K race every week. Here’s how running 5K races throughout the year can help you run a better half marathon distance. Get Your Body Used To Racing True, a 5K might only...