You’ve decided to run a half marathon - how should you start? Are you joining us for the Windsor Half Marathon on September 25th? If it’s going to be your first half marathon, you’re probably wondering how to get started. There’s a lot to think about, so we’ve...
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5 treadmill training sessions for distance runners
by Nicola Joyce | Jan 13, 2022 | Technical Articles
On these cold dark days, the treadmill can save your training bacon. Here are 5 sessions designed for distance goals. 5 minute faster intervals This 10K pace interval session is ideal for your Spring 10K races and any half marathons you’ve got booked this year. It...
Make time for long runs over the festive period
by Nicola Joyce | Dec 10, 2021 | Technical Articles
Here’s how to maintain your long-run fitness during the most magical time of the year! 2021 was the year you dedicated your running training to half marathons and long runs, so the last thing you want is for December to scupper your progress. You’re right that this is...
Tribe Nut Butter Triple Deckers: Be A Force Of Nature!
by Peter Hier | Oct 15, 2021 | Health
TRIBE Nut Butter Triple Deckers are a triple layered bar, with crunchy protein granola base, a thick peanut butter filling and a vegan chocolate topping. This is perfect to keep you fuelled throughout the day. 8g Plant Protein. 50% Less Sugar than competitors. 10...
Race-Day Tactics For Your First Half Marathon
by Nicola Joyce | Sep 20, 2021 | Technical Articles
Achieve all your half marathon goals with our race day strategies Not long to do until the 2021 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...
Your Final 4 Weeks Of Half Marathon Training
by Nicola Joyce | Aug 20, 2021 | Technical Articles
The final 4 weeks of your Winsor Half Marathon training plan are where you put the finishing touches on all your hard work so far. Wondering how to structure your final few weeks of half marathon training? Here’s a simple plan that will get you to the start line fit...
The Best Stretches To Prepare For Your Half-Marathon
by Nicola Joyce | Aug 11, 2021 | Technical Articles
Here are 6 simple stretches you can do at home in the lead up to the Windsor Half Marathon Don’t wait until after race day to do your long-run stretches. There are lots of simple, effective stretches you can start doing this week at home to help your body get ready...
Why does running feel harder in hot weather?
by Nicola Joyce | Jul 23, 2021 | Technical Articles
Understand why running can feel different in warm summer weather If you struggle to run as far (or as fast) in hot weather, read our guide to hot weather running. Once you know what happens to your body when you run in hot weather, you can form the best stray for...
Build A Healthy Salad To Fuel Running Training
by Nicola Joyce | Jun 4, 2021 | Technical Articles
Here’s how to create the ideal salad to fuel training and boost recovery Heading towards Summer means a shift towards lighter healthier eating - and this can be a great way to fuel your running training. Do you know how to build a hearty salad that gives you the...
Why You Should Start a Training Diary – Part 2
by Peter Hier | May 25, 2021 | Technical Articles, Uncategorized
3. Creating Your Workout Plan Why Exercise? You will be healthier You will look better You will be less Stressed You will have fun! Setting your fitness goals. Goal-setting: Goal-setting is a simple, yet often misused, motivational technique which can provide some...
10 Foods To Eat After A Half Marathon
by Nicola Joyce | May 24, 2021 | Technical Articles
The foods you choose to eat after running a half marathon can boost your recovery! You already know it’s important to nourish your body after training for - and finishing - a half marathon. But did you know that some foods pack a much bigger punch, giving you more...
Why You Should Start a Training Diary – Part 1
by Peter Hier | May 9, 2021 | Technical Articles
Running is a very basic yet magical form of exercise – you simply put one foot in front of the other and before you know it you have covered a couple of miles. Each week you will discover that you can run a little farther and perhaps a little faster than the previous...