At this busy time of year, it can be useful to run in the early morning. But that’s easier said than done with dark mornings and frosty starts. Here’s our best advice on how to become one of those morning people! Why Run in The Morning? Get it done early – running in...
Finish 2022 strong with your best-ever mini training plan Don’t take your foot off the gas just because it’s nearly the end of the year! If you’ve got a running goal, these are valuable weeks for making progress. There’s plenty you can achieve in the final month of...
Our bodies are amazing! From the moment we are born they start to build a defensive shield to protect us against the onslaught of bacteria. Our immune system hunts down invaders to the body and eliminates them. It also protects us by developing anti-bodies and...
Yes, you can run a half marathon for your first race! There are no rules to say you must complete a 5K or a 10K before doing a half marathon. We welcome beginners and first timers to the Windsor Half Marathon in September. So if you want to join us - but it will be...
Everyone from new runners to long distance veterans love the half marathon, and here are 9 reasons why! 1. No battle for space. Gyms, fitness classes, and even swimming pools can be crowded and noisy. Getting outside for a long run is never cluttered. You don’t need...
Want a faster half marathon time? Of course you do – every runner loves a PB. Here’s how to use hill sessions in your half marathon plan to cut minutes off your time. How Hill Training Sessions Help You Run A Faster Half Marathon 1 Leg muscle strength – any kind of...
The Windsor Half Marathon is nearly here and we’re excited! Is this going to be your first half marathon? Stay one step ahead of race-day nerves with these tips. Race-day nerves can affect the most seasoned running competitor. The jitters, butterflies, and churning...
Don’t let dehydration spoil your experience of the Windsor Half Marathon We hope you’re looking forward to joining us at the Windsor Half Marathon soon! It’s likely to be a warm day, so don’t let dehydration or overheating get in the way of your goal finish time....
Trail Running: Your Secret Weapon When we say trail running, I’m sure many of you think of muddy paths through fields with some hills thrown in there for good measure. But trail running can be so much more! Do you: - Have some races coming up this summer? - Want to be...
A Runner’s Guide To Tackling Self Doubt Don’t let negative emotion stop you training for your race. You can do this - now tell yourself that! You’ve entered your first half-marathon! You won’t get anything but positive encouragement here - we’re all in this together....
The urge to make every run feel like ‘hard work’ is adopted by a lot of runners. You may already know that, in order to be faster and fitter, 80% of your running should actually be easy. But most runners, equipped with this knowledge, still don’t train easy enough....
7 Rules For Your First Half Marathon These golden rules will make half marathon training easier: Ready to take on your first half marathon? We love this distance - especially the Windsor Half Marathon! Set yourself a new goal - make this the year you complete 13.1!...