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Ways to Get Motivated For 2021
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 Importance of Vitamin D
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...
17 Tips For Warm Weather 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...
9 TIPS FOR RUNNING IN HOT WEATHER
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
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...
Reboot Your Mojo And Get Running Again!
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...
7 Best At-Home Yoga Stretches For Runners
Pledge to stretch more with the best yoga poses for runners Yoga is one of those things we know we should do… but never get around to. The truth is, you don’t need to sign up to a swanky studio or take out a yoga membership to reap the rewards of regular yoga. There...
Get to know our Race Ambassadors
Get to know our Race Ambassadors – We asked our Race Ambassadors Five Quick Questions - Today is the turn of Martin. What 3 words best describe your experience of the Windsor Half? beautiful, organised, fun What can you not live without on race day? a...
AN INTRODUCTION TO SPORTS NUTRITION
The science of Sports Nutrition is complex and often confusing, but it can be simplified into four basic components: Fuelling, Refuelling, Repairing and Recovery. FUELLING Carbohydrates = Instant Fuel All activities use fuel, which is measured in calories and often...
Should You Run Every Day?
At the time of writing, we are all allowed one form of outdoor exercise a day, for example a run, walk, or cycle – alone or with members of your household. If you go out, stay 2 metres (6ft) away from other people at all times. Is there any benefit to running every...
Get to know our Race Ambassadors
Get to know our Race Ambassadors – We asked our Race Ambassadors Five Quick Questions - Today is the turn of Jade 1. What 3 words best describe your experience of the Windsor Half? incredible, breath-taking and challenging 2. What can you not live...
Home Workout Ideas For Runners In Lockdown
What are the best home workouts to maintain your running fitness during coronavirus isolation? Coronavirus measures are causing havoc with our daily routines and liberties, and will be particularly painful for runners who rely on getting outside to keep fit and...