Increasing Running Mileage During Winter
Despite the cold and dark, Winter is an ideal time for runners to increase their training mileage. Put the work in now, and reap the rewards for Spring marathon season. Make A Plan Do you have a marathon or half… Read more »
How To Start Training For A Half Marathon
As the race season hots up, plenty of you will run marathons and half-marathons over coming months. We look at how to get started training for a half-marathon. Assess Your Starting Point Before you plan your half-marathon training, it makes… Read more »
6 Months Before Your Half Marathon…
6 Months Before Your Half Marathon… Play the long game and start preparing for your half marathon now with our “6 month mark” tips. Your 2018 running goal just became official: you’re going to run a half marathon! Choosing a… Read more »
These 5 Things Will Help Your Legs Run Further
These 5 Things Will Help Your Legs Run Further Condition your legs for half marathon distances with these useful tips 13.1 is a challenging distance (that’s why we love it!) And for most of us, those final few miles are… Read more »
Rethink These 3 Common Endurance Running Myths!
Rethink These 3 Common Endurance Running Myths! Bust the myths and know the truth about your favourite form of exercise… Have you heard any of these common myths and misconceptions about running training and racing? We’ve matched the 3 most… Read more »
Why Fitness New Year Resolutions Hardly Ever Work
Why Fitness New Years Resolutions (Hardly) Ever Work. How are your resolutions holding up? If they’ve slipped, here’s what to do about it! Don’t feel bad if your fitness “resolutions” have already started to slip. Even the most dedicated runners… Read more »
Tempo Running 101
Tempo Running 101 Make lactate threshold runs part of your Winter training with this simple guide. Tempo runs – also called lactate threshold runs – are a key feature of any training plan from 5K right through to full marathon… Read more »
3 Lies Beginners Should Ignore
3 Lies Beginners Should Ignore New runners have every reason to be excited – there’s no doubt that running has the potential to change your life. Just look at the benefits: • Better overall health • More strength • Higher… Read more »
The Best Half Marathon Eating Advice
Confused about eating for half marathon training? Our basic, no nonsense advice will help. Whether the Windsor Half is your 100th half marathon or your first, you will want to know how to eat to fuel your body properly. Long-distance… Read more »
Mental Strength Strategy
This Mental-Strength Strategy Will Get You Through Your Race Running a half-marathon is about more than putting the miles in. Work on your mental strength, and you’ll have a better experience. Here’s how you can use your training runs to… Read more »