Some Top Training Tips

It doesn't matter if this is your first Charity Fun Run or that you walk a few kilometres or more every day-good training is the key to success. Get yourself in shape with our tips and advice.  

1. Remember, train at a comfortable pace, and be careful not to overdo things. 
2. It will be impossible to avoid some discomfort. The best way to avoid injury is to run on a surface with a little bit of give, and to wear a good pair of running shoes. 
3. Initially, the lower back, knees, ankles and feet are the areas that suffer most, but you can add heel pads to your shoes if you feel you need extra protection. 
4. It is also important to walk or jog slowly for 5/10 minutes in a track suit and stretch for the same length of time, before you start.
5. Warm up your joints by easing gently through their full range of movement.  This lubricates the muscles and joints, so that you flow more freely during strenuous exercise.
6. Dehydration can hasten exhaustion, so sip water before and after training to combat this.
7. Do not train on consecutive days as the day off in between sessions will ensure muscle recovery
8. Remember to bring rain gear and warm clothing as the weather is unpredictable.