Race Preparation

Week 7

 

Do not despair if you have not yet entered the Flora Womens Mini Marathon.  There is still time
to be part of this great adventure.  Enter now, with the object  of walking all the way, or if you are
reasonably fit you could jog/walk to the finish line at St. Stephens Green.
If you have a sporting background and are reasonably fit from team games, walking etc. start immediately with
Schedule 2, or if you are a total beginner, and would like to take part for your favourite charity, or get fit and lose
weight, start with Schedule 1.  Do not train on consecutive days, if possible, and if feeling extremely tired from your exertions take at least a two day break between sessions.
A word of caution for Schedule 3 Runners, as we now add an extra days training it may be necessary to slow the pace on the previous days to ensure muscle recovery and alleviate stiffness.  You can then head into this week in a positive state of mind to undertake the extra work load.  Remember to warm-up and cool-down on all training sessions.

 

Schedule 1  Walkers

Day 1 Walk 30 mins. (moderate pace).

Day 2 As for Day 1, or alternative day's exercise i.e. Aerobics, Swimming, Cycling,
                  Team Games for 40 mins.
Day 3 Walk 30 mins. (slightly faster pace than Day 1).

 

Schedule 2  Runners - Beginners

Day 1 Walk 5 mins., stretch 5 mins. (warm-up);  Jog 25 mins., walk 5 mins/stretch 5 mins.,
 (cool-down).
Day 2 As for Day 1 or Alternative Day's Exercise (as above).

Day 3 Walk 5 mins/stretch 5 mins., (warm-up). Jog 30 mins., (slightly faster than Day 1)
 and preferably with a friend or group., walk/stretch 5 mins. (cool-down).

 

Schedule 3 Runners - Reasonably Fit

Day 1 Walk/Jog 5 mins./stretch 5 mins. (warm-up);  Run 30 mins., walk/stretch 5 mins.
 (cool-down).
Day 2 Walk/Jog 5 mins./stretch 5 mins. (warm-up);  Run 15 mins., slightly faster pace than
 Day 1, walk/stretch 5 mins. (cool-down

Day 3 As for Day 1.

Day 4 Walk/Jog 5 mins./stretch 5 mins. (warm-up); Run 30 mins., slightly faster pace than
 Day 1, walk/stretch 5 mins. (cool-down).