Achieve all your half marathon goals with our race day strategies Not long to go until the 2024 Windsor Half Marathon. You’ve completed your training plan, kept injures at bay, and fuelled your body well. But there’s one last thing you can do to ensure you have an...
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Your Best Half Marathon Two-Week Taper
by Peter Hier | Sep 4, 2024 | Technical Articles
Plan the perfect final weeks of your Windsor Half Marathon training The Windsor Half Marathon is nearly here! Sunday 29th September is the big day. What should you do - and not do - for these final two weeks? Here’s our best advice for the final few weeks of half...
4 Running Training Tips To Improve Your Races
by Bronwyn Tagg | Aug 23, 2024 | Technical Articles
4 running training tips to improve your races - from 5k to half marathons Apply these four running training tips to all elements of your running. You’ll notice more than a difference in your training, but in races too! Number 1: Consistency is key in running training...
How To Get A PB At Your Next Half Marathon
by Peter Hier | Aug 13, 2024 | Technical Articles
You've chosen the race, you've done the training. And you really, really want a PB at your half-marathon. Here are 5 tricks which could give you the edge. Pay Attention To Hydration: Lots of runners think about nutrition and what to eat in the days leading up to a...
Race Day Nutrition For a Half Marathon
by Nicola Joyce | Aug 7, 2024 | Technical Articles
What to eat on half marathon race day Race day always brings a lot of questions - including what should you eat! If you’re joining us for the Windsor Half Marathon, we’ve got you covered. Here’s our best expert advice on what to eat (when, and why) on race day...
Your 8-week half-marathon training plan
by Nicola Joyce | Jul 31, 2024 | Technical Articles
Is it possible to train for a half marathon in 8 weeks? We think so – and here’s a plan. What does it take to run a half marathon? 13.1 miles is no easy feat (which is why crossing the finish line is such a euphoric feeling!) Half marathon training builds your...
Make More Of Your Weekly Long Runs
by Nicola Joyce | Jul 25, 2024 | Technical Articles
Long runs are a core part of half marathon training – here’s how to progress yours. The weekly long run is part and parcel of being a runner. Whether you do long runs as training for a race like the Windsor Half Marathon, or simply enjoy them as time out to focus on...
The Crucial Role of Hill Running in Every Runners Fitness Regimen
by Peter Hier | Jul 22, 2024 | Technical Articles
The Crucial Role of Hill Running in Every Runners Fitness Regimen Why Every Runner Should Include Hill Running Sessions in Their Training Programme: Discover the numerous benefits of hill running, including improved speed, strength, endurance, and overall fitness, as...
13 Running Tips For Your Next Half-Marathon
by Peter Hier | Jul 16, 2024 | Technical Articles
We’ve gathered 13 great tips for your next half-marathon race. Here's one for every mile (the final 0.1 mile will be a breeze!) Nutrition 1) Eat enough to fuel your training. Now is not a time to cut calories and be hungry. Fuel up with whole foods, protein, carbs,...
9 Tips For Running In Hot Weather
by Nicola Joyce | Jun 26, 2024 | Technical Articles
Stay safe and get the most from your running Whether you’re racing, training, or simply enjoying the occasional run this summer, 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...
How To Dress For Summer Endurance Training
by Nicola Joyce | Jun 21, 2024 | Technical Articles
Summer weather is finally here – here’s how to run in style Warmer weather brings its own set of challenges to us runners. From sun protection to sweat and chaffing, Summer kit has a lot to contend with. Your Summer running wardrobe needs to protect your skin, shade...
Fuelling Your Endurance Journey
by Peter Hier | Jun 19, 2024 | Health
If you're into sports or regular exercise that lasts more than 30 minutes, you're already on the path of endurance training. It doesn't matter if you're a weekend warrior, a dedicated athlete, or someone in between – endurance matters. Whether running a marathon,...