Ten Tips For Half Marathon Race Day
You’ve done it, the training is finished and the next stage is the start line. Here are the Windsor Half Marathon team’s top ten tips to make half-marathon race day go more smoothly. Pack Your Bags The night before half-marathon race… Read more »
Running That Perfect Half Marathon
We recently paced some runners we are coaching and found ourselves once again chatting about the same issues afterwards and on the way home. Put simply, we couldn’t believe how difficult some runners make it for themselves in the first… Read more »
Half Marathon Workout
Half Marathon Workout #1: The Long Run Every runner must run a weekly long run – no matter what distance you’re training to complete. They build general endurance so you can: • run further • complete longer and more intense… Read more »
5 Most Common Running Injuries… And What To Do Next
5 Most Common Running Injuries… And What To Do Next When you’re training for a half marathon, it can be difficult to admit you have an injury. Here’s how to assess what to do next. No runner wants an injury,… Read more »
9 Reasons To Train For A Half Marathon
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… Read more »
Don’t Let Training Injuries Ruin Your Half Marathon Preparation
You want to get to the start line strong and healthy, so don’t let any injuries get in the way of training. Most runners know their bodies well, and understand when to push through training or when to pull things back…. Read more »
High Energy Snacks For Half Marathon Runners
As your training running mileage increases, you need to make sure you’re eating enough. Here are some great high-energy snacks for runners. Lots of people run to lose or manage their weight. But how about those of you who need… Read more »
How To Get A PB At Your Next Half Marathon
You’ve chosen the race, you’ve done the training. And you really, really want a PB at your half-marathon. Here are 5 tricks which could give you the edge. Pay Attention To Hydration Lots of runners think about nutrition and what… Read more »
How to Start Training for a Half Marathon
Assess Your Starting Point Before you plan your half-marathon training, it makes sense to assess where you’re at. Are you a beginner, building up to running a few miles consistently? Or have you run distance races before? How Long Have… Read more »
Top 10 Nutritional Tips For Runners
As an athlete, you need to know about nutrition and how what you eat affects your performance. Without going into too much detail (which would be easy on this subject) we have compiled what we believe to be the Top… Read more »