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Perfect Pacing For A Half Marathon
by Nicola Joyce | Jun 2, 2023 | 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 kilometers), the minutes, and the...
HOW TO COPE WITH HAYFEVER & RUNNING
by Nicola Joyce | Jun 2, 2023 | Technical Articles
Don’t let hayfever ruin your running training! Here’s how to cope with hay fever and outdoor running. What exactly is hay fever? Hayfever is an allergic rhinitis caused when the immune system overreacts to pollen. The pollen allergen causes inflammation on the lining...
Long Runs And Hot Weather
by Nicola Joyce | May 26, 2023 | Technical Articles
What to expect and how to cope with 20*C+ running weather. As the temperature hits 20*C in the UK, it’s time to think about how hot weather affects your long runs (and what you should do about it). How does hot weather affect long run performance? How do you feel...
Stop Making These 5 Hydration Mistakes
by Nicola Joyce | May 25, 2023 | Technical Articles
Feel better and run faster by taking hydration seriously Getting your hydration levels wrong can have a serious impact on your running - and recovery. It’s not just about how fast you run. Being dehydrated can affect your digestion, your heart, and even your brain....
Boost Running Recovery With Nature’s Anti-Inflammatories
by Nicola Joyce | May 10, 2023 | Technical Articles
Recover from high volume running training with these simple natural foods Training for a half marathon can leave you stiff, sore, and swollen. Did you know you can use foods to bring down inflammation? Here’s how to use nutrition as part of your recovery strategies....
13.1 Tips For Enjoying Your Half Marathon Training
by Nicola Joyce | Apr 27, 2023 | 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...
6 Ways to Make Running A Habit
by Nicola Joyce | Apr 18, 2023 | Technical Articles
You’ve started running, here’s how to carry on and make it a healthy habit! Running is a great way to exercise, and entering a race like the Windsor Half Marathon is a fantastic way to keep going. But if you want to make running part of your everyday life, you need to...
Your Windsor Half Marathon Training Plan
by Nicola Joyce | Apr 13, 2023 | Technical Articles
Joining us at the Windsor Half Marathon? Training starts here Exciting times, you’ve signed up to the Windsor Half Marathon on Sunday September 24th. Now the training begins. Confused about how to train for your first half marathon? Want to be sure you cover all the...
5 ways to boost your running fitness this Spring
by Nicola Joyce | Apr 4, 2023 | 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...
Ready To Start Running In Spring?
by Nicola Joyce | Mar 31, 2023 | 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...
Get Faster & Fitter With Incline Running
by Nicola Joyce | Mar 25, 2023 | Technical Articles
7 benefits of running on an incline (plus 3 training sessions to try) The idea of running uphill - especially if you don’t have to - but incline running has a ton of benefits. It can make you fitter, faster, lighter, and leaner. Here’s how. #1 Burn More Calories...
How To Deal With Pain When You Want To Run
by Nicola Joyce | Mar 21, 2023 | 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?...