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Train For The Windsor Half Marathon “Long Walk”
by Nicola Joyce | Mar 15, 2025 | Technical Articles
Get prepared for the Windsor Half Marathon’s standout feature The Windsor Half Marathon is a stunning race, with a unique course packed with iconic sights and stunning scenery. The start and finish are on the famous Long Walk in Windsor Great Park, with Windsor Castle...
Perfect Pacing For A Half Marathon
by Nicola Joyce | Feb 26, 2025 | Technical Articles
Take control of the pace at your next half marathon There’s more to running a half marathon than just getting from A-B. If you want to run a fast half (or even get a PB!), you need to think about each section in between: the miles (or kilometres), the minutes, and the...
Injury Prevention for Half Marathon Runners: Strategies, Exercises, and Tips
by Peter Hier | Feb 25, 2025 | 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...
Stretches To Include In Half Marathon Training
by Peter Hier | Feb 8, 2025 | Technical Articles
Are you guilty of not stretching enough after long training runs? If you're training for a half-marathon, here are the stretches you must be doing. Child's Pose Kneel on the floor with your knees slightly apart. Lean down onto your knees, bringing the chest to the...
10 At-Home Habits To Avoid Injury
by Nicola Joyce | Jan 30, 2025 | Technical Articles
Aches and niggles can easily bring your running training to a halt, or even wipe out your half marathon goals completely. Introduce these quick and simple healthy habits to keep your body moving freely. Added bonus: you’ll feel less achy in the mornings, too! Daily...
Unleashing the Afterburn Effect: How to Keep Burning Calories After Your Run
by Peter Hier | Dec 17, 2024 | Technical Articles
Unleashing the Afterburn Effect: How to Keep Burning Calories After Your Run Discover how the afterburn effect can help you continue burning calories after running, enhancing your fitness and weight management. Understanding the Afterburn Effect: Continuing to Burn...
A Comprehensive Guide To Winter Running
by Peter Hier | Nov 26, 2024 | Nutrition
Embrace the Chill: A Comprehensive Guide to Winter Running Training in the UK for Men and Women Discover essential tips, gear, and motivation strategies for winter running in the UK, perfect for both men and women. Overview of Winter Running. Winter running in the UK...
Unraveling Carbohydrates: What You Need to Know
by Peter Hier | Nov 20, 2024 | Nutrition Blog
Unraveling Carbohydrates: What You Need to Know Carbs – the good, the bad, and the not-so-ugly! In this article, we're going to break down carbohydrates in a way that's easy to understand. You'll discover why carbs matter and how to determine your ideal carb intake...
Mastering Plant-Based Nutrition: A Practical Guide
by Peter Hier | Nov 20, 2024 | Nutrition Blog
Mastering Plant-Based Nutrition: A Practical Guide Are you considering adopting a plant-based diet? Transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle can be rewarding for ethical, environmental, health, or economic reasons. In this practical guide, we'll provide you with...
Welcome to The World of Protein
by Peter Hier | Nov 20, 2024 | Nutrition Blog
Welcome to the world of protein! In this article, we'll break down the basics of this essential macronutrient, why it's crucial for your health, and how to make informed choices about your protein intake. What is Protein? Protein is like the body's Lego set,...
The Nutrition Fundamentals: Understanding Dietary Fibre
by Peter Hier | Oct 28, 2024 | Nutrition Blog
The Nutrition Fundamentals: Understanding Dietary Fibre Welcome to our guide on dietary fibre, an essential component of a healthy diet that often goes unnoticed. In this article, we'll break down dietary fibre, its types, sources, and why it's vital for your...
How 5K Races Can Help You Run A Faster Half Marathon
by Nicola Joyce | Oct 23, 2024 | Technical Articles
5K races are one of the most common race distances, with most towns and cities hosting at least one 5K race every week. Here’s how running 5K races throughout the year can help you run a better half marathon distance. Get Your Body Used To Racing True, a 5K might only...











