Introduction: Proper nutrition plays a vital role in the success of half marathon runners. It is not enough to rely solely on training; fuelling the body with the right nutrients is essential for optimizing performance and supporting recovery. This article will...
Introduction: The Importance of Improving Half Marathon Time Running a half marathon is a significant achievement, but what if you could push yourself even further and improve your time? Improving your half marathon time is a challenging yet achievable goal that can...
Mentality and Mindset: Improving your half marathon time requires not only physical training but also a positive mentality and mindset. Cultivating trust and confidence in your training and racing abilities is crucial. Throughout your training journey, doubts and...
Lost your long run mojo? Here’s how to add more mileage over Winter Lost your running mojo since the clocks changed? You’re not the only one. This time of year is an annual challenge for even the most dedicated runners. Let’s think outside the box. 5 long run...
Simple tips for cold-weather nutrition that won’t undo your Summer progress Anyone else’s appetite go into overdrive at this time of year? Maybe it’s the darker evenings or change in temperature, but salads definitely aren’t cutting it. Autumn eating is often linked...
Despite the cold and dark, Winter is an ideal time for runners to increase their training mileage. Put the work in now, and reap the rewards for Spring marathon season. Make A Plan Do you have a marathon or half marathon planned? Is your goal to run a certain distance...
Runners face a lot of challenges in Winter weather. Here’s how to stay safe, fit, and injury free. 1. Focus on long term goals – not PBs Winter isn’t the time to break PBs or even to post fastest-ever times on your local training routes. Cold temperatures, dark...
Try these simple pre-run breakfast recipes to boost your running energy Running in the morning can be one of the best times to do it. The air is fresh and cool, the streets are quiet, and your to-do list has yet to get the better of you! But morning runs leave one big...
You want to get to the start line strong and healthy, so don’t let any injuries get in the way of training. Most runners know their bodies well, and understand when to push through training or when to pull things back. But when you’ve got a half marathon in the diary,...
As an athlete, you need to know about nutrition and how what you eat affects your performance. Without going into too much detail (which would be easy on this subject) we have compiled what we believe to be the Top Ten of nutritional facts, tips, hints - call...
The best half marathon training sessions you’re not doing – yet! How’s your half marathon training going? If you’re joining us at the Windsor Half Marathon in September – or doing any other Autumn half – you’ll have started training. Does your training plan include...
Half marathon season is coming. Now's the time to start half marathon training. What should your first steps be? Pick A Race How long have you got to train for your half marathon? This will have a bearing on your training routine, frequency and mileage. Ideally,...