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...
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...
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...
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...
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?...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Our favourite healthy soup recipes to help you run and recover! As we head closer to the end of the year, salads are out and soups are in. If you want to avoid too much stodge but still fill yourself up, good soup recipes are invaluable. The best soups are packed with...
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...
It's Pancake Day tomorrow! 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...