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Train For The Windsor Half Marathon “Long Walk”
by Nicola Joyce | Mar 27, 2024 | Technical Articles
Get prepared for the Windsor Half Marathon’s standout feature The Windsor Half Marathon is a stunning race, with a unique course packed with iconic sights and stunning scenery. The start and finish are on the famous Long Walk in Windsor Great Park, with Windsor Castle...
Half Marathon Advice for New Runners
by Peter Hier | Mar 26, 2024 | Technical Articles
Running can be a slippery slope. What starts as a hobby – or maybe just a way to lose weight – can quickly blossom into a lifelong passion. Runners bit by the running bug are soon signing up for longer races, looking for clubs near home, and even buying their first...
How To Build On Your Winter Training Base
by Nicola Joyce | Mar 20, 2024 | Technical Articles
Spring is here – it’s time to consolidate your winter training to get fitter, faster and stronger. Does anybody truly enjoy training over Winter? It’s cold, wet, and gets dark early. Your running laundry pile is constantly overflowing with leggings and long sleeved...
Ready To Start Running In Spring?
by Nicola Joyce | Mar 19, 2024 | Technical Articles
Spring is a great time to get started - here’s what you need to know Are you joining us for the Windsor Half Marathon in September? Now is a great time to get started with your training - daylight hours are longer, temperatures are starting to climb, and the outside...
Make More Of Your Weekly Long Runs
by Nicola Joyce | Mar 15, 2024 | Technical Articles
Long runs are a core part of half marathon training – here’s how to progress yours. The weekly long run is part and parcel of being a runner. Whether you do long runs as training for a race like the Windsor Half Marathon, or simply enjoy them as time out to focus on...
How To Train For A Sub-2 Hour Half Marathon
by Nicola Joyce | Mar 12, 2024 | Technical Articles
Smash your sub-2 hour half marathon goal with our training guide Finishing a half marathon in under 2 hours is a big goal for lots of runners. It’s achievable but not easy; challenging but not impossible. Here’s how to do it. What does it take to run a sub-2 hour half...
5 Ways To Sleep Better – And Run Faster!
by Nicola Joyce | Mar 8, 2024 | Technical Articles
You know sleep makes you feel good. But did you also know it can help you run faster and recovery better? It can even help you lose body fat. Sleep is our secret weapon for sports performance, weight loss, a healthy immune system, and even how well you deal with food...
How To Deal With Pain When You Want To Run
by Nicola Joyce | Mar 4, 2024 | Technical Articles
As keen runners, we will all have to deal with pain at some point. Here’s how to minimise it and cope. We all hope for a pain-free running career, but what happens when you have recurring pain that threatens your training schedule and your enjoyment of running?...
7 Steps To Get Into Racing Mode
by Nicola Joyce | Mar 4, 2024 | Technical Articles
Spring races are around the corner – here’s how to get your brain and body into race mode! 1 Prep and plan There’s no such thing as too much preparation for racing! Planning and prep will give you confidence, free up mental space, and allow you to approach race day...
Stretches To Include In Half Marathon Training
by Peter Hier | Feb 27, 2024 | 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...
The best race distances to test your Winter fitness
by Nicola Joyce | Feb 23, 2024 | Technical Articles
It’s time to see how your running held up over the Winter months – enter a race to benchmark your performance. There are lots of ways to test your fitness, but some runners just love the motivating atmosphere of a race. If that’s you, read on to discover the best ways...
5 Easy Ways To Look After Your Body During Marathon Training
by Peter Hier | Feb 16, 2024 | Technical Articles
It's that time of year! If you're ramping up the miles for a Spring marathon, take time out of your running routine to look after your body. Check Your Running Shoes At this time of year, it feels like you spend more time in running kit than in regular clothes. When's...