Spring races – 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 with a clearer mind. If...
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5 Ways to Boost Your Running Fitness This Spring
by Nicola Joyce | Mar 18, 2025 | Technical Articles
Spring weather is a great time to get off the treadmill and head outside to work on key areas of running fitness. Here’s how to target different goals. You want to get back into a routine… Let’s be honest, it’s difficult to stick to a training routine over the dark...
Train For The Windsor Half Marathon “Long Walk”
by Nicola Joyce | Mar 15, 2025 | 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...
Ready To Start Running In Spring?
by Nicola Joyce | Mar 11, 2025 | 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...
Healthy Pancake Day Recipes For Runners
by Nicola Joyce | Mar 4, 2025 | Technical Articles
It's Pancake Day today! Can runners have their (pan)cake and eat it too? We think so – check out these smart ingredient swaps and healthy pancake recipes. Let’s take a look at regular pancake batter. It has just a few simple ingredients – whole eggs, milk, wheat...
Perfect Pacing For A Half Marathon
by Nicola Joyce | Feb 26, 2025 | Technical Articles
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...
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...