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Unraveling Carbohydrates: What You Need to Know
by Peter Hier | Nov 20, 2024 | Nutrition Blog
Unraveling Carbohydrates: What You Need to Know Carbs – the good, the bad, and the not-so-ugly! In this article, we're going to break down carbohydrates in a way that's easy to understand. You'll discover why carbs matter and how to determine your ideal carb intake...
Mastering Plant-Based Nutrition: A Practical Guide
by Peter Hier | Nov 20, 2024 | Nutrition Blog
Mastering Plant-Based Nutrition: A Practical Guide Are you considering adopting a plant-based diet? Transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle can be rewarding for ethical, environmental, health, or economic reasons. In this practical guide, we'll provide you with...
Welcome to The World of Protein
by Peter Hier | Nov 20, 2024 | Nutrition Blog
Welcome to the world of protein! In this article, we'll break down the basics of this essential macronutrient, why it's crucial for your health, and how to make informed choices about your protein intake. What is Protein? Protein is like the body's Lego set,...
The Nutrition Fundamentals: Understanding Dietary Fibre
by Peter Hier | Oct 28, 2024 | Nutrition Blog
The Nutrition Fundamentals: Understanding Dietary Fibre Welcome to our guide on dietary fibre, an essential component of a healthy diet that often goes unnoticed. In this article, we'll break down dietary fibre, its types, sources, and why it's vital for your...
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...
Half Marathon Week Dos and Don’ts
by Nicola Joyce | Sep 23, 2024 | Technical Articles
One week until the Windsor Half Marathon! Here’s a quick checklist of things to do…. This is it – the Windsor Half Marathon is almost here. You’ve stuck to your training plan and ticked off the long runs. What do you need to focus on in this final week? Running: The...
Race-Day Tactics For Your First Half Marathon
by Peter Hier | Sep 13, 2024 | Technical Articles
Achieve all your half marathon goals with our race day strategies Not long to go until the 2024 Windsor Half Marathon. You’ve completed your training plan, kept injures at bay, and fuelled your body well. But there’s one last thing you can do to ensure you have an...
Your Best Half Marathon Two-Week Taper
by Peter Hier | Sep 4, 2024 | Technical Articles
Plan the perfect final weeks of your Windsor Half Marathon training The Windsor Half Marathon is nearly here! Sunday 29th September is the big day. What should you do - and not do - for these final two weeks? Here’s our best advice for the final few weeks of half...
How To Get A PB At Your Next Half Marathon
by Peter Hier | Aug 13, 2024 | Technical Articles
You've chosen the race, you've done the training. And you really, really want a PB at your half-marathon. Here are 5 tricks which could give you the edge. Pay Attention To Hydration: Lots of runners think about nutrition and what to eat in the days leading up to a...
Race Day Nutrition For a Half Marathon
by Nicola Joyce | Aug 7, 2024 | Technical Articles
What to eat on half marathon race day Race day always brings a lot of questions - including what should you eat! If you’re joining us for the Windsor Half Marathon, we’ve got you covered. Here’s our best expert advice on what to eat (when, and why) on race day...
How To Dress For Summer Endurance Training
by Nicola Joyce | Jun 21, 2024 | Technical Articles
Summer weather is finally here – here’s how to run in style Warmer weather brings its own set of challenges to us runners. From sun protection to sweat and chaffing, Summer kit has a lot to contend with. Your Summer running wardrobe needs to protect your skin, shade...
Fuelling Your Endurance Journey
by Peter Hier | Jun 19, 2024 | Health
If you're into sports or regular exercise that lasts more than 30 minutes, you're already on the path of endurance training. It doesn't matter if you're a weekend warrior, a dedicated athlete, or someone in between – endurance matters. Whether running a marathon,...











