The Reading Half Marathon is approaching fast! MOTI is putting on three runners workshops to prepare you for the big day.

We’ve has put together a team of experts to cover every subject you need for a half marathon race. This includes The MOTI team, Joanna Bottiglieri, The Drummond Clinic, Ellie Barnes, Jamie Shillam and Berkshire Physio.

The three themed sessions will each have a group practical session followed by a theory session. We’ll cover running technique, approaches to training, training plans, recovery, injury prevention advice, nutrition, strengthening/conditioning, flexibility, equipment selection, gait analysis and race prep for the big day.

The workshops are suitable for everyone, from total novices through to those more experienced. You’ll run away with the information and support you’ll need to have a fun and successful race.

During each workshop, there will be an open Q&A session, giving you a chance to talk through how your training is going, and to get any advice on any challenges you may have.

The course dates and session themes are:

Sunday 29 Jan, 10am – 1pm
The Fundamentals of Half Marathon Training - including a group technique session.

Sunday 19 Feb, 10am – 1pm
Strategies for achieving your half marathon goal - including a interval, speed and hill work Session

Sunday 11 March, 10am - 1pm
Tapering & Race Day Preparation - including a group endurance run

Cost of the course was £60 but is now just £20 which includes:

3 group training sessions
Half marathon training plan
Nutrition plan
Nike Tech T-Shirt worth £18
Running Nutrition Pack worth £15
Access to free Injury clinics
Unlimited advice from all our experts

To book onto the course please register online, email reading@mymoti.com or call 0118 324 1100 with your details and we’ll be in touch to take payment.

We hope you can join us, to help ensure you have a fun and successful Reading Half Marathon in 2012.

Is your goal for 2012 to get running fit? If so, come join us on Thursday evenings, and let us guide you to your first 5k run. Our eight-week program is designed to slowly build your stamina and strength with sessions filled with variety and fun.


Time: 6:00pm
Where: Moti, 5 Alfred Street, Chatham Place
Cost: Absolutely free!!

Sample session:
Warm up - Run/Walk session
Main session - Drills and strength work plus run/walk
Cool down
Run specific Stretches

Interested? Call 01183241100 or email reading@mymoti.com for more info or to sign up.
And if you know someone who may be, share this with them.

There's nothing like a group session to motivate and refresh your approach to exercise

Our 'Run for Everyone' weekly running sessions of approx 45 mins led by Jamie, and are for all runners from beginners, to those more experienced.

The beginners enjoy a steady run with ample time to get tips on running technique and how to train more effectively.

Those more advanced take part in more specific sessions such as fartlek, hills or intervals providing you with great opportunities to move beyond your fitness plateau.

Our group runs will start at 6.00pm every Thursday evening. We'll make sure you're watered before and after your run with a few nutrition treats from SIS, Mulebar and Honeystinger to keep you energised.

January/February training plan
We run a monthly periodised training plan to help everyone improve their fitness. For more information please click the 'Group Runs' tab to the left.

British Military Fitness Reading open morning

Members of the awesome bootcamp BMF Reading can come into store for an open morning on Sunday 5th Feb 2012 from 10am till 12pm. We will be doing gait analyisis to make sure your current trainers are right for you.

We will also have our instore running coach Jamie Shillam and our sports massage therapists Joanna Bottiglieri who will be on hand to give you tips on running and helps with any current niggles and injuries.

Look fowards to seeing you at Moti!