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1 RUNNERS INFORMATION GREAT PARK 1PM 28th SEPTEMBER

WELCOME TO THE 32ND ANNUAL 28th SEPTEMBER NIKE ELITES: SHALANE FLANAGAN / CHRIS SOLINSKY / CHRIS DERRICK / LOPEZ LOMONG / MATT TEGENKAMP / EMILY INFIELD

In a shady spot on the south-east corner of Nike s World Headquarters sit fi ve lanes of pristine polyurethane in the familiar, 400-metre-oval confi

And twice a week, around the Michael Johnson track, eight of the world s best attempt to beat each other over the course of a gut-wrenching workout.

And with tens of thousands of high-paced miles on their feet, they re also experts on what makes a shoe fast.

That would be the Nike Zoom Elite the lightest, leanest, meanest training shoe we make, one worn by many of the members of BTC and accomplished runners

The Elite is so pivotal to their success that American record holders Evan Jager and Matt Tegenkamp have thrown themselves headlong into the design and

For the Air Zoom Elite 7, they asked for a lower profi le, so we dropped the heel-to-toe offset.

They demanded the kind of comfort and support that can withstand 100-mile weeks, so we gave the nearly seamless interior lots of breathable mesh, and

And they wanted it all to be as light as possible, so we crammed all that goodness into a package weighing 266 grams for a size 9 making it the lightest

Because when you re this committed to greatness, an Elite shoe can take you a long way in a hurry. THE RUN DEPT.

COM/RUNNING sees the Windsor Half Marathon as the icing on the cake in yet another magnificent year of Sport.

2 WELCOME TO THE 32ND ANNUAL 28th SEPTEMBER NIKE ELITES: SHALANE FLANAGAN / CHRIS SOLINSKY / CHRIS DERRICK / LOPEZ LOMONG / MATT TEGENKAMP / EMILY INFIELD / EVAN JAGER KEEP UP WITH THE ELITE. In a shady spot on the south-east corner of Nike s World Headquarters sit fi ve lanes of pristine polyurethane in the familiar, 400-metre-oval confi guration. And twice a week, around the Michael Johnson track, eight of the world s best attempt to beat each other over the course of a gut-wrenching workout. With scores of American records and numerous national championships between them, the members of the Bowerman Track Club are experts at running fast. And with tens of thousands of high-paced miles on their feet, they re also experts on what makes a shoe fast. Their primary occupation elite runners makes them perfect candidates for another role: Elite designers. That would be the Nike Zoom Elite the lightest, leanest, meanest training shoe we make, one worn by many of the members of BTC and accomplished runners everywhere. The Elite is so pivotal to their success that American record holders Evan Jager and Matt Tegenkamp have thrown themselves headlong into the design and development of the last few iterations. They give input, test versions, and make recommendations. For the Air Zoom Elite 7, they asked for a lower profi le, so we dropped the heel-to-toe offset. They wanted to run fast-paced workouts in it, so we put ultra-responsive Zoom Air cushioning in the forefoot. They demanded the kind of comfort and support that can withstand 100-mile weeks, so we gave the nearly seamless interior lots of breathable mesh, and cradled the foot with Flywire cables. And they wanted it all to be as light as possible, so we crammed all that goodness into a package weighing 266 grams for a size 9 making it the lightest Elite ever. Then they just fl at-out wanted it. As quickly as possible. Because when you re this committed to greatness, an Elite shoe can take you a long way in a hurry. THE RUN DEPT. NIKE WORLD HEADQUARTERS BEAVERTON, OREGON NIKE.COM/RUNNING sees the Windsor Half Marathon as the icing on the cake in yet another magnificent year of Sport. We donated 48,500 to our Charities in 2013 making a grand total of million raised by the event alone, in 30 years. With your help we are hoping to raise this to at least 50,000 in! We are introducing Waste Zones this year which occur after every drinks station so please make an attempt to throw your drinks cup into one of the bags provided. If we can do this successfully then perhaps in future years we can progress from using cups! Each year we try to improve the situation with our Car Parks and is no different, but we also need your help; we need you to be patient whilst waiting to exit the Car Park and not to queue jump as this only makes matters worse. There are only 2 exits onto the busy A322 so there will be delays on exiting. There is also important Medical, Event and Travel information inside. I hope your training has gone well and wish you all a very enjoyable day at this years Windsor Half Marathon. Regards Peter Hier RACE DIRECTOR THE IS: ORGANISED TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS UNDER UK ATHLETICS RULES AND REGULATIONS ROAD RACE/ MULTI TERRAIN LICENCE NO: NO COURSE ACCURACY CERTIFICATE: 08/054 THE RACE REFEREE S DECISION IS FINAL ON ALL MATTERS

WHEN / WHERE TRAVEL INFORMATION WHAT S ON?

5 miles for 10-80+ year-olds Sprite Sprint - 40 yds for five to nine year-olds WHEN 12.15 Sprite Sprint 13.00 32nd Windsor Half Marathon 13.15 Glynn Shefford Memorial Run 14.

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS Gold Sponsor Silver sponsors HOW TO GET THERE BY CAR Please allow at least 1 hour on top of anticipated journey time.

At Heatherwood Hospital roundabout (near racecourse) turn left onto A332 towards Windsor. The route will be AA signposted. from the west Leave M4 at J10 and follow directions as above.

3 WHEN / WHERE TRAVEL INFORMATION WHAT S ON? 32nd Windsor Half Marathon - Open to all grades of athletes Crash Challenge - The fastest 8 employees from one company in the Construction Industry Glynn Shefford Memorial Run miles for year-olds Sprite Sprint - 40 yds for five to nine year-olds WHEN Sprite Sprint nd Windsor Half Marathon Glynn Shefford Memorial Run Winner of the Windsor Half Marathon expected at finish Presentation of first 3 men and women IMPORTANT NOTICE: The cut off time for the start is 13.10pm. THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS Gold Sponsor Silver sponsors HOW TO GET THERE BY CAR Please allow at least 1 hour on top of anticipated journey time. FROM THE NORTH Join M4 and travel westbound to J10. Take A329M to Bracknell. At Twin Bridges roundabout continue on to the A329 signposted to Ascot. At Heatherwood Hospital roundabout (near racecourse) turn left onto A332 towards Windsor. The route will be AA signposted. from the west Leave M4 at J10 and follow directions as above. FROM THE SOUTH Leave M3 at J3 and follow A322 towards Bracknell. At first major roundabout, get in offside lane and take A332 to Ascot. At Heatherwood Hospital roundabout (near the racecourse) continue on A332 towards Windsor. The route will be AA signposted. These routes have been preplanned in consultation with the Police in order to alleviate traffic congestion. Your co-operation is greatly appreciated. Please exit by the same route. FROM THE EAST Leave M4 at J6 towards Windsor then follow AA sign for Windsor Half Marathon. BY RAIL Official Water Supplier Value in kind FROM PADDINGTON: Change at Slough for Windsor & Eton (Central). FROM WATERLOO: To Windsor (Riverside) via Staines. On leaving stations walk up High Street into Park Street to the castle gates, then down the Long Walk to Start (about one mile). For up to date travel information: th September

4 CAR PARKING IMPORTANT INFORMATION The Car Park only has 2 exits and both of these lead onto the very busy A322. We accommodate over 4000 cars on race days so consequently there are going to be delays in exiting. To try and alleviate the problems of previous years we are asking ALL runners to have their RACE NUMBER visible in the windscreen of their car on entrance to the car park. This will enable you to have priority parking which should make your exit a little fairer. However there WILL be delays so we are asking you to please exercise patience and not to abuse members of Staff who will be doing their best to get you on your way. If you start queue jumping it will only cause anger amongst other drivers and will also result in you having to wait a great deal longer to exit. We are doing our utmost to ensure that you leave the Great Park as quickly as possible but we need your help too! ACCESS MAP It is imperative that you avoid Windsor Town Centre on the morning of the race, at all costs. There will be considerable congestion on all routes in and out of the Town but particularly in the direction of Legoland (B3022) and Ascot Racecourse. Please follow travel directions on previous page. Please leave an extra hour on your estimated journey time - it is better to be sitting in the car park early, than in a traffic jam. Sheet Street Road CAR PARK Kings Road A332 (From Windsor) Queen Anne's Gate Double Gates START Windsor Castle Shaw Farm FINISH HOSPITALITY REFRESHMENTS KIT STORAGE CHANGING ROOMS MERCHANDISE RACE ADMINISTRATION Queen Anne's Ride CAR PARK The Gallop EVENT The Long Walk Bear's Rails (Moat) Scout Camp Prince of Wales Pond Copper Horse 28th September

5 AWARDS / HOSPITALITY DEPOT PRIZES Prize money will be awarded to top 6 men and top 6 women overall MEN OVERALL WOMEN OVERALL 1st 500 1st 500 2nd 350 2nd 350 3rd 250 3rd 250 4th 150 4th 150 5th 100 5th 100 6th 50 6th 50 Male Prizes to the value of st nd rd Female Prizes to the value of st nd 50 PRIZE GIVING ADMIN FIRST AID BOUNCY CASTLE C FUN RUN R4W FRANCHISES COMMUNITY BAGGAGE CHARITIES SPONSORS & HOSPITALITY CHANGING CHARITIES PARKING SPONSOR PARKING RUNNERS/SPECTATORS Car Park 5 PARKING All competitors who cross the finish line will receive a commemorative medal. Prize giving prizes will be awarded to the first 3 male and female runners on the day. All other prizes will be checked, then posted. Team awards and presentation to charities will be made in November. COMPANY HOSPITALITY MARQUEES Hire a marquee and make the day a special company sporting challenge. Provide your team of runners, their families and friends with their own meeting place. After the race, relax with your colleagues and families. Hire charges and booking forms available from Joanne Tranter on or joanne@running4women.com S E W N RACE SITE MAP 28th September

6 DEPOT S A30 8 Double Gates FINISH There will be S after each drinks station on both sides of the road. Can you please throw your cups in the bags provided. COMMUNITY FUN RUN SP HOONSO SPI RS TAL & ITY R4W START ADMIN DRINKS STATION 20m BAGGAGE 20m RUNNERS CHANGING FIRST AID Prince of Wales Pond 1m 5m 11m FINISH Copper Horse 6m Bishops Gate 4m Royal Lodge 10m Sandpit Gate 3m 20m SPONSOR PARKING 20m 30m Bear's Rails Gate 12m DRINK STATION 2 & 5 FIRST AID STATION CHARITIES PARKING CHARITIES FRANCHISES RUNNERS/SPECTATORS Car Park 5 PARKING C Hospitality Area CAR PARK 32 A3 BOUNCY CASTLE START CAR PARK LET US ALL TRY AND KEEP GREAT PARK CLEAN AND TIDY S W DRINK STATION 4 Private Road. Only to be used during the race. 9m 2m DRINK STATIONS 1&3 FIRST AID STATION Royal School 7m E 08 A3 COURSE MAP Cumberland Gate Prince Consort's Statue FIRST AID STATION 8m N 28th September

GENERAL INFORMATION All Fit to compete information can be found at: www.runwindsor.com/the-event/windsor-half-marathon/medical-advice/ MEDICAL PROBLEMS Discuss any medical problems with your GP.

7 GENERAL INFORMATION All Fit to compete information can be found at: MEDICAL PROBLEMS Discuss any medical problems with your GP. This advice supplements anything he or she says. See your GP if you have a problem that makes it a risk to run in a Half Marathon. We are happy for people even with serious medical conditions to run, but only with their GP s and/or specialist s agreement. If this applies to you, send details of your condition and the treatment to me with your running number when you know it. Address the envelope to Medical Director, mark it Confidential and send it to: Windsor Half Marathon PO Box 2070 Stourbridge West Midlands DY8 1WX (We cannot give individual runners advice but are happy to advise your GP). BLACKOUTS If you have a medical problem that may lead to you having a blackout, such as fits or diabetes, put a cross on the front of your number and write the details, especially your medication, on the reverse of the number. GENERAL ADVICE GENERAL INFORMATION A lot can happen between placing your race entry and the event itself. You should never run with a fever, as there is a risk of myocarditis (inflammation of the heart), which can be fatal or debilitating in the long term. Do not run if you feel unwell or have just been unwell. Most medical emergencies occur in people who have been unwell but do not wish to miss the race. If you feel feverish, have been vomiting, have had severe diarrhoea or any chest pains, or otherwise feel unwell, it is unfair to you, your family and the event support staff to risk becoming a medical emergency. You are unlikely to perform well and do yourself justice. There are many races but only one you. If you are not fit then please withdraw from the event for your own safety. Slow your pace if you start to feel unwell during the race. Seek advice early from race marshals or medical staff if you do not improve. Cramps can be an early sign of dehydration DO NOT ignore them. There are drinks stations every 2 miles on this course, so if you start off well hydrated and take small drinks at each station dehydration should be avoided. Sprinting to the finish line will increase the stress on your heart and may cause abnormal heart rhythms and even sudden death. Unless you are an elite competitor, then a sprint finish should be avoided. Taking appropriate care will make the race safe, as well as an enjoyable experience. don t... Run if you have been feeling unwell before the race. Run if you have had a flu like viral illness or diarrhoea. Drink alcohol - it is dehydrating. do... Drink plenty of water before, during and after the race. Eat sensibly. Have a good mixed pre-event diet. Get into warm dry clothing as soon as you can. Make way if you see or hear an ambulance. Contact the nearest marshal if you feel ill. Contact the nearest marshal if you see someone else in trouble. 28th September

5 miles, 9 miles and 11 miles and finish.

Fast food, cold drinks, toilets, changing

For photographs this year we are using a company

com, more information can be found elsewhere

Event t-shirts will be on sale so don t forget

NO BBQ S ARE ALLOWED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

ENTERTAINMENT We will have plenty to keep the

tear off slip provided on the bottom section of

Tie the slip to your kit bag and deposit it in

To collect your kit bag at the end of the race

volunteers in IN Visit Windsor Castle, the

See the magnificent restoration of the state

November 1992, which destroyed or severely

8 GENERAL INFORMATION WHAT S ON SITE? Water stations at 2.25 miles, 4.5 miles, 6.5 miles, 9 miles and 11 miles and finish. Radio network and course marshals. Fast food, cold drinks, toilets, changing facilities and free supervised kit storage area. For photographs this year we are using a company with a worldwide reputation Marathon-Photos.com, more information can be found elsewhere within this book. Event t-shirts will be on sale so don t forget your cash or cheque book. NO BBQ S ARE ALLOWED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. CHARITY PROFILE GOLD CHARITY SILVER CHARITIES ENTERTAINMENT We will have plenty to keep the children happy including a Children s Entertainer and Bouncy Castle. BAGAGGE MARQUEE COPPER CHARITIES PLEASE use the tear off slip provided on the bottom section of your Race Number. Tie the slip to your kit bag and deposit it in the Baggage Marquee. To collect your kit bag at the end of the race simply show your race number to the Security volunteers in the Baggage Marquee. IN Visit Windsor Castle, the oldest continuously occupied palace in the world. See the magnificent restoration of the state apartments following the horrendous fire in November 1992, which destroyed or severely damaged more than 100 rooms. Tour Eton College, Savill Gardens and Berkshire Vineyards and Wineries or take a boat trip down the River Thames. ACCOMMODATION Information can be found here th September

Every day 10 children and young people hear the shocking news they have cancer. Make your place count by running for us so we can be there for them.

We ll be ready with a hero s welcome, free massage and nibbles with your friends and family at our post-race reception. crash.org.

Copyright Scope July CRASH is a practical charity that focuses on improving buildings used by homeless people.

We are only able to continue this vital work through the generosity of our Patron companies.

9 Every day 10 children and young people hear the shocking news they have cancer. Make your place count by running for us so we can be there for them. Join our team and receive a running vest, training support, race day support and much more. For more information contact: run@clicsargent.org.uk or sign up at KF239 Registered charity number and registered in Scotland (SC039857) CRASH your industry charity. Final_13KF239_Running_advert_95mmx64mm.indd 1 Be proud of it. Good luck to all our runners! Be part of it. We ll be ready with a hero s welcome, free massage and nibbles with your friends and family at our post-race reception. crash.org.uk Registered Charity No: Scope is a registered charity, number Copyright Scope July CRASH is a practical charity that focuses on improving buildings used by homeless people. We do this in three ways: providing professional expertise, materials and cash grants. We are only able to continue this vital work through the generosity of our Patron companies. These bespoke partnerships are limited so if your company is interested in making a real difference to homeless people s lives, contact Francesca Roberts on: Presented by the Prime Minister scope.org.uk/runningevents ENJOY YOUR DAY 30/07/ 16:41 The innovative approach CRASH takes harnesses the worldclass skills and products of our construction industry to tackle the issue of homelessness. This Big Society Award recognises the remarkable achievements of everyone involved. Prime Minister David Cameron FROM EVERYONE AT THE HALF MARATHON

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