Whether you’ve run a marathon or a long training run, here’s how to recover better - and faster! It’s marathon season! But even if you haven’t run a marathon this spring, you need to know the best ways to recover from long runs. “Long” is a relative term. For some of...
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10 Steps To Better Post-Marathon Recovery
by Nicola Joyce | Apr 24, 2025 | Technical Articles
With Spring marathon season in full swing, some of you will be reading this with aching legs, sore calves, and feet that feel like they’ve walked on hot coals. The good news is that any runner can speed up their marathon recovery with a few expert tips. So grab a big...
Your Windsor Half Marathon Training Plan
by Nicola Joyce | Apr 16, 2025 | Technical Articles
Joining us at the Windsor Half Marathon? Training starts here Exciting times, you’ve signed up to the Windsor Half Marathon on Sunday September 28th. Now the training begins. Confused about how to train for your first half marathon? Want to be sure you cover all the...
Make More Of Your Weekly Long Runs
by Nicola Joyce | Apr 8, 2025 | 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 Training Benefits Of Running On Different Surfaces
by Peter Hier | Apr 3, 2025 | Technical Articles
Do you always run on the same surface? There's more than one reason to switch things up. Here are the benefits of running on different surfaces. Burn More Calories Running on slightly soft surfaces, like grass, sand or woodland/forest trails actually burns more...
7 Steps To Get Into Racing Mode
by Nicola Joyce | Mar 25, 2025 | Technical Articles
Spring races – here’s how to get your brain and body into race mode! 1 Prep and plan There’s no such thing as too much preparation for racing! Planning and prep will give you confidence, free up mental space, and allow you to approach race day with a clearer mind. If...
5 Ways to Boost Your Running Fitness This Spring
by Nicola Joyce | Mar 18, 2025 | Technical Articles
Spring weather is a great time to get off the treadmill and head outside to work on key areas of running fitness. Here’s how to target different goals. You want to get back into a routine… Let’s be honest, it’s difficult to stick to a training routine over the dark...
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...
Ready To Start Running In Spring?
by Nicola Joyce | Mar 11, 2025 | Technical Articles
Spring is a great time to get started - here’s what you need to know Are you joining us for the Windsor Half Marathon in September? Now is a great time to get started with your training - daylight hours are longer, temperatures are starting to climb, and the outside...
Healthy Pancake Day Recipes For Runners
by Nicola Joyce | Mar 4, 2025 | Technical Articles
It's Pancake Day today! Can runners have their (pan)cake and eat it too? We think so – check out these smart ingredient swaps and healthy pancake recipes. Let’s take a look at regular pancake batter. It has just a few simple ingredients – whole eggs, milk, wheat...
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...
13.1 Tips For Enjoying Your Half Marathon Training
by Nicola Joyce | Feb 14, 2025 | Technical Articles
Keep motivated for your half marathon with these runners tips. It can be difficult to stay motivated when the race still feels so far away. How about some inspiration for this week’s training runs? Here are 13…. and a 0.1 for luck, of course! 1 - A reason for running...