Training Tips
2 Week Training
This is designed for folks who have about 2 weeks of training time - it is assumed that you have a reasonable level of fitness. Read the story here about 2 mums that did the event with limited fitness.
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Two weeks away - and
you'll be hitting the trail for a 50km walk? Good news
is that you can do it! You'll need
to be careful not to overdo the training as you don't
want to injure yourself - so take it easy, stretch
gently before and after, and modify the regime if you
need to. First, you should aim to use every opportunity during your normal everyday activities to increase your fitness (e.g. walk to work instead of catching a tram, take the stairs instead of the escalator or lift, take a 45 mins walk during lunchtimes everyday). Now you'll need to start doing some serious walking - aim to walk both morning and evening. Walk everyday and start with 30mins in the morning and 60mins in the evening. Watch your food and fluid intake while walking - get good sleep, reduce your alcohol intake, eat well - time to carb load!
Make sure you are wearing the shoes you will wear on event day during your training. It is important they are comfortable and you are used to them for the big day! Note: a great experience is to start your 6 hour walk on the flats of Dandenong Creek Trail, head up into Doongalla and aim for the Skyhigh Restaurant for breakfast - I can highly recommend the experience of watching Melbourne wakeup from the hill vistas - beautiful (have someone pick you up from Skyhigh).You'll be asking a lot of your body on event day - so time to rest and recharge your batteries on the last few days before the event. Well done! |
