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Succeeding with Your New Year Health & Fitness Resolution Part 2
by Peter Hier | Dec 31, 2023 | Technical Articles, Windsor Half Marathon
Finding Motivation and Support. Utilising Accountability and Support Systems: Finding motivation and support are essential components of a successful health and fitness journey. The use of accountability and support systems, such as finding an accountability buddy or...
Succeeding with Your New Year Health & Fitness Resolution Part 1
by Peter Hier | Dec 28, 2023 | Technical Articles, Windsor Half Marathon
Succeeding with Your New Year Health & Fitness Resolution: A Complete Guide for Goal Setting, Motivation, and Overcoming Obstacles: Part 1 How to Succeed with Your New Year Health & Fitness Resolution: Exploring the significance of setting achievable goals,...
Practical Tips for Healthy Eating in the New Year
by Peter Hier | Dec 21, 2023 | Nutrition
Revamp Your Diet: Practical Tips for Healthy Eating in the New Year! A brief article on healthy eating tips for the new year, including realistic goal setting, incorporating nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables, embracing whole grains, minimizing processed foods and...
3 Healthy Recipes for Leftover Christmas Turkey
by Nicola Joyce | Dec 20, 2023 | Technical Articles
Fed up of turkey soup and turkey curry? Use up your leftovers and turn them into something that will fuel your training runs. Breakfast frittata Perfect for before – or after – your morning run and packed with protein and healthy nutrients. Ingredients 5 large eggs...
The Simplest Running Plan For Christmas Week
by Peter Hier | Dec 15, 2023 | Technical Articles
Keen to keep a simple training schedule in place over Christmas? If you love running, you probably want to keep some kind of training schedule in place over the Christmas week. But it’s easier said than done. If you’ve been looking at your diary, trying to juggle...
The Crucial Role of Hill Running in Every Runners Fitness Regimen
by Peter Hier | Dec 12, 2023 | 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...
How Runners Can Stay Festive and Fit During Christmas
by Peter Hier | Dec 8, 2023 | Health
How Runners Can Stay Festive and Fit During Christmas Tips for runners to enjoy Christmas without overindulging, including starting the day with a run, participating in holiday-themed races, and staying consistent with training throughout the festive period....
Mastering Cold Weather Running.
by Peter Hier | Nov 30, 2023 | Technical Articles
Outline Safety Considerations for Running in Cold Weather Dressing for Cold Weather Running Breathing Cold Air and Its Impact on Running Warming Up Techniques for Cold Weather Running Nutrition and Hydration for Cold Weather Running Health Benefits of Training in Cold...
Nutrition Essentials: Fuelling Your Half Marathon Journey
by Peter Hier | Nov 22, 2023 | Nutrition
Introduction: Proper nutrition plays a vital role in the success of half marathon runners. It is not enough to rely solely on training; fuelling the body with the right nutrients is essential for optimizing performance and supporting recovery. This article will...
Injury Prevention for Half Marathon Runners: Strategies, Exercises, and Tips
by Peter Hier | Nov 13, 2023 | Injury
Injury Prevention for Half Marathon Runners: Strategies, Exercises, and Tips! Introduction: Injury prevention is crucial for half marathon runners to ensure a safe and successful race. By implementing appropriate strategies and exercises, runners can reduce the risk...
How To Smash Your Half Marathon Personal Best Part 1
by Peter Hier | Nov 7, 2023 | Technical Articles
Introduction: The Importance of Improving Half Marathon Time Running a half marathon is a significant achievement, but what if you could push yourself even further and improve your time? Improving your half marathon time is a challenging yet achievable goal that can...
How To Smash Your Half Marathon Personal Best Part 2
by Peter Hier | Nov 7, 2023 | Technical Articles
Mentality and Mindset: Improving your half marathon time requires not only physical training but also a positive mentality and mindset. Cultivating trust and confidence in your training and racing abilities is crucial. Throughout your training journey, doubts and...