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Half Marathon Advice for New Runners
by Peter Hier | Mar 26, 2024 | Technical Articles
Running can be a slippery slope. What starts as a hobby – or maybe just a way to lose weight – can quickly blossom into a lifelong passion. Runners bit by the running bug are soon signing up for longer races, looking for clubs near home, and even buying their first...
5 Ways To Sleep Better – And Run Faster!
by Nicola Joyce | Mar 8, 2024 | Technical Articles
You know sleep makes you feel good. But did you also know it can help you run faster and recovery better? It can even help you lose body fat. Sleep is our secret weapon for sports performance, weight loss, a healthy immune system, and even how well you deal with food...
How To Deal With Pain When You Want To Run
by Nicola Joyce | Mar 4, 2024 | Technical Articles
As keen runners, we will all have to deal with pain at some point. Here’s how to minimise it and cope. We all hope for a pain-free running career, but what happens when you have recurring pain that threatens your training schedule and your enjoyment of running?...
The best race distances to test your Winter fitness
by Nicola Joyce | Feb 23, 2024 | Technical Articles
It’s time to see how your running held up over the Winter months – enter a race to benchmark your performance. There are lots of ways to test your fitness, but some runners just love the motivating atmosphere of a race. If that’s you, read on to discover the best ways...
5 Easy Ways To Look After Your Body During Marathon Training
by Peter Hier | Feb 16, 2024 | Technical Articles
It's that time of year! If you're ramping up the miles for a Spring marathon, take time out of your running routine to look after your body. Check Your Running Shoes At this time of year, it feels like you spend more time in running kit than in regular clothes. When's...
3 Nutritious Winter Soup Recipes for Runners
by Nicola Joyce | Feb 14, 2024 | Health
Our favourite healthy soup recipes to help you run and recover! As we head closer to the end of the year, salads are out and soups are in. If you want to avoid too much stodge but still fill yourself up, good soup recipes are invaluable. The best soups are packed with...
How To Go From 5K To Half-Marathon
by Nicola Joyce | Feb 8, 2024 | Technical Articles
If you can run 3 miles, you can run 123 - yes, really! What do you think when someone says “half marathon”? Too long? A bit scary? Out of your league? We don’t think so - here’s why we think the half marathon is the perfect distance, even for relative newbies to...
Get Faster & Fitter With Incline Running
by Nicola Joyce | Feb 6, 2024 | Technical Articles
7 benefits of running on an incline (plus 3 training sessions to try) The idea of running uphill - especially if you don’t have to - but incline running has a ton of benefits. It can make you fitter, faster, lighter, and leaner. Here’s how. #1 Burn More Calories...
Unwinding the Mind: Exploring the Powerful Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation
by Peter Hier | Jan 4, 2024 | Health
Unwinding the Mind: Exploring the Powerful Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation Discover the benefits of mindfulness meditation, including its impact on mental wellbeing, physical health, and techniques for practice, supported by research findings. Mindfulness...
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 | Health
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...











