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7 Tips For A First-Timer’s Marathon
by J.Tranter | Apr 9, 2018 | Technical Articles
Make your first marathon a success with these training tips from the top. Stepping up to marathon distance might seem daunting, but there’s no reason to think your first marathon can’t be enjoyable, successful, and even fun! Here are 7 things to think about as your...
6 Months Before Your Half Marathon…
by Peter Hier | Mar 8, 2018 | Technical Articles
6 Months Before Your Half Marathon… Play the long game and start preparing for your half marathon now with our “6 month mark” tips. Your 2018 running goal just became official: you’re going to run a half marathon! Choosing a half marathon like Windsor, which is still...
Rethink These 3 Common Endurance Running Myths!
by Peter Hier | Jan 25, 2018 | Technical Articles
Rethink These 3 Common Endurance Running Myths! Bust the myths and know the truth about your favourite form of exercise… Have you heard any of these common myths and misconceptions about running training and racing? We’ve matched the 3 most common myths with the truth...
Why Fitness New Year Resolutions Hardly Ever Work
by Peter Hier | Jan 22, 2018 | Technical Articles
Why Fitness New Years Resolutions (Hardly) Ever Work. How are your resolutions holding up? If they’ve slipped, here’s what to do about it! Don’t feel bad if your fitness “resolutions” have already started to slip. Even the most dedicated runners find it difficult to...
Tempo Running 101
by Peter Hier | Jan 2, 2018 | Technical Articles
Tempo Running 101 Make lactate threshold runs part of your Winter training with this simple guide. Tempo runs - also called lactate threshold runs - are a key feature of any training plan from 5K right through to full marathon training. But why should you use them,...
3 Lies Beginners Should Ignore
by Peter Hier | Dec 7, 2017 | Technical Articles
3 Lies Beginners Should Ignore New runners have every reason to be excited – there’s no doubt that running has the potential to change your life. Just look at the benefits: • Better overall health • More strength • Higher cardiovascular fitness • Increased confidence...
Getting Back Into Running After Your Big Race
by J.Tranter | Nov 13, 2017 | Technical Articles
Ready to start running again after a half marathon? Here’s how to do it. You might not feel much like running for a week or two after your half marathon. That’s fine - your body and your mind have both worked hard, and there’s no rush to get back. But soon enough, a...
On-The-Run Fuelling For Half Marathon Runners
by Nicola Joyce | Aug 18, 2017 | Technical Articles
On-The-Run Fuelling For Half Marathon Runners Let’s explore the practicalities of eating on half marathon training runs - or the race itself. Everything changes once you step up to half marathon distance. You can get through a 5km without any extra fuel, sports drink,...
The Best Half Marathon Eating Advice
by Peter Hier | Aug 15, 2017 | Technical Articles
Confused about eating for half marathon training? Our basic, no nonsense advice will help. Whether the Windsor Half is your 100th half marathon or your first, you will want to know how to eat to fuel your body properly. Long-distance running training can be a fine...
Mental Strength Strategy
by Peter Hier | Jul 23, 2017 | Technical Articles
This Mental-Strength Strategy Will Get You Through Your Race Running a half-marathon is about more than putting the miles in. Work on your mental strength, and you’ll have a better experience. Here’s how you can use your training runs to successfully prepare for the...
These Things Will Keep You Running
by Peter Hier | Jul 21, 2017 | Technical Articles
These Things Will Keep You Running When You Want To Stop! Completing a training run isn’t always easy - but these gems of advice will help you keep going. The hardest bit about training for a race isn’t starting. It’s keeping going. Some days you’ll feel tired,...
Bodyhealththerapies Official Massage Partner
by Peter Hier | Jul 17, 2017 | Windsor Half Marathon
We are pleased to announce that Bodyhealththerapies are the official massage partner for Windsor 10k and Half Marathon, providing 10 and 15 minute massages on the day. A massage can be booked for a fee in advance before or after the race at the massage tent. Massage...






