We recently paced some runners we are coaching and found ourselves once again chatting about the same issues afterwards and on the way home. Put simply, we couldn't believe how difficult some runners make it for themselves in the first few miles of a race. There was...
5 Most Common Running Injuries… And What To Do Next When you’re training for a half marathon, it can be difficult to admit you have an injury. Here’s how to assess what to do next. No runner wants an injury, especially if there’s a half marathon on the calendar. It...
Did you know: water is second only to oxygen in physical essentials for the human body. As you already know, running increases the need for water, electrolytes and optimum hydration. With warm weather heading our way, here's how much water to drink, how to know when...
Half Marathon Workout #1: The Long Run Every runner must run a weekly long run – no matter what distance you’re training to complete. They build general endurance so you can: • run further • complete longer and more intense workouts • maintain faster paces for...
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The organiser of the popular Windsor Running Festival, which includes the Windsor Half Marathon and the Running4Women Windsor 10K, has confirmed HOKA ONE ONE® as the Official Sportswear Partner for 2016. HOKA ONE ONE® is the world’s fastest-growing,...
Many thanks to the Crown Estate for taking on board all we had to say about the start time of 1.00pm. A great deal of the feedback which we received from you the runner was brought up in a meeting with the Crown Estate with the regards to the late start time: mainly...
Allison McIntyre I just wanted to thank you for an amazing experience yesterday. This was our first half marathon and it was a fantastic day. The course was stunning and the whole event was really well organised. We drove down from Scotland to take part and it was...
Chris Evans now has a Team of 19, including himself running the WHM in 2015 including Super Vet Noel Fitzpatrick and of course The Frothy Coffee man who aims to be the most sponsored half marathon Charity runner of all time!!
Staying hydrated is critical to your running performance and, more importantly, for preventing heat-related illnesses. Dehydration in athletes may lead to fatigue, headaches, decreased coordination, and muscle cramping. Other heat-related illnesses, such as heat...
I just wanted to drop you an email to thank you again for all your support before the race yesterday. Well done on such a wonderful, successful event. It sure was a hot one and as always a great atmosphere. Many thanks again and very best wishes, Susie Susie...
"Good afternoon, I took part in the Windsor half yesterday and would just like to tell you how much I enjoyed it. The organisation was superb from the start to the finish. I was impressed with the free parking, the toilet facilities, the friendly race marshal's and...