"James Thie Coaches Corner" Why you should run (and do you find the motivation to keep going!) Welcome to the first of my ‘coaching corner’ articles and hopefully they might offer some advice to those already training for or inspire some new runners to take part in...
What should you eat to fuel up for the Windsor half-marathon? Carb-loading is one of the prevailing theories linked with endurance running. But is the idea of fuelling up on a carb-heavy meal before a half marathon fact, or fiction? We’ve looked into the concept of...
Delving into the pros and cons of running with others It’s always fun to run with a mate. You chat, you laugh, you catch up with each other’s lives and vent your innermost thoughts. But then again, it’s always lovely to run by yourself. Peace and quiet, nothing to...
With races starting to be added to your diaries, plenty of you will run marathons and half-marathons over coming months. We look at how to get started training for a half-marathon. Looking ahead towards the end of the month, running groups and clubs can start training...
How to run outside during the era of “social distancing” What exactly you can (and can’t) you do regarding outdoor running during Covid-19? How to cope if your running route is busy If your preferred running route is busier than usual – with other runners or with...
New year and new running goals – here’s how to get motivated! Stuck for inspiration? We’ve asked around the Windsor Half Marathon team and gathered motivation tips to help you get out running in 2021. Let us know what works for you – or chip in with your own great...
The chances are you're feeling the effects of dark mornings and gloomy afternoons. Energy levels dip, it can be hard to feel motivated, and the shorter daylight hours can even trigger a range of emotional and mental health issues. Did you know that vitamin D plays a...
Do you include hill sprints and hilly runs in your winter running training? Here are some of our favourite reasons for running hills in Autumn and Winter... Build Strength By Running Hills One of the most important reasons for including hill training in your running...
Stay safe, cool, and comfortable running in warm summer weather Run at the coolest time of day. It’s usually coolest early in the morning, which is often the best time to run on hot days. Failing this, go later in the day after the sun has started to dip (give it...
Stay safe and get the most from your running Whether you are training or simply enjoying the occasional run, our 9 hot-weather rules will help you feel better (and run faster). #1 It’s OK To Scale Back You might like to run 5 times a week, but trying to stick to your...
4 Benefits of Cross Training At Home What else can you do during lockdown? Let’s talk about cross training. No, it’s not running, but yes it is useful. Here’s how to make the most of cross training at home. Yoga The classic pairing for running training. Yoga...
Has lockdown stolen your running mojo? It’s time to get it back and get out again. When you love running, losing your mojo is one of the worst feelings in the world. Logically, you know you’ll enjoy going for a run. But you just can’t force yourself to do it. You feel...