Everyone from new runners to long distance veterans love the half marathon, and here are 9 reasons why! 1. No battle for space. Gyms, fitness classes, and even swimming pools can be crowded and noisy. Getting outside for a long run is never cluttered. You don’t need...
Want a faster half marathon time? Of course you do – every runner loves a PB. Here’s how to use hill sessions in your half marathon plan to cut minutes off your time. How Hill Training Sessions Help You Run A Faster Half Marathon 1 Leg muscle strength – any kind of...
The Windsor Half Marathon is nearly here and we’re excited! Is this going to be your first half marathon? Stay one step ahead of race-day nerves with these tips. Race-day nerves can affect the most seasoned running competitor. The jitters, butterflies, and churning...
Stay super hydrated with nature’s best foods for summer running It’s so important to stay hydrated, especially over these hot summer months. Drinking more water isn’t enough. Your body also needs minerals and electrolytes. Nature knows best, so stock up on these...
Don’t let dehydration spoil your experience of the Windsor Half Marathon We hope you’re looking forward to joining us at the Windsor Half Marathon soon! It’s likely to be a warm day, so don’t let dehydration or overheating get in the way of your goal finish time....
Sustainable Running – The footprint we should think about We all want to help the planet, and sometimes turning off the lights and recycling our food packaging just doesn’t seem enough. That’s because there’s plenty that runners can do to make their running more...
Trail Running: Your Secret Weapon When we say trail running, I’m sure many of you think of muddy paths through fields with some hills thrown in there for good measure. But trail running can be so much more! Do you: - Have some races coming up this summer? - Want to be...
5 REASONS TO SIGN UP FOR OUR RACES TODAY The weather is getting better We wouldn’t be British if we didn’t put this point first! With the weather getting brighter and better in the coming months, there’s never been a better time to get out for those post-work runs in...
A Runner’s Guide To Tackling Self Doubt Don’t let negative emotion stop you training for your race. You can do this - now tell yourself that! You’ve entered your first half-marathon! You won’t get anything but positive encouragement here - we’re all in this together....
The urge to make every run feel like ‘hard work’ is adopted by a lot of runners. You may already know that, in order to be faster and fitter, 80% of your running should actually be easy. But most runners, equipped with this knowledge, still don’t train easy enough....
7 Rules For Your First Half Marathon These golden rules will make half marathon training easier: Ready to take on your first half marathon? We love this distance - especially the Windsor Half Marathon! Set yourself a new goal - make this the year you complete 13.1!...
4 steps to planning the perfect 2022 race calendar for your best running year yet! It’s every runner’s favourite time of year! The bad weather is behind us, Spring is around the corner, and it’s time to design your race calendar. Here’s how to do it so you tick off...