BASIC TRAINING GUIDE
- Warm up: Always start your walks or runs with a warm up section. This can be around 5-10 minutes and should be at a really low intensity.
- Build up: Before you get into the harder section of your run, it is good to build up to it so you don't shock the body too much. If on a non-stop run this could be done by gradually building up in pace until you reach your core running speeds.
- Light stretch: Many trainers like to do a light stretch before they get into the harder part of their training. This is common in training sessions that are broken up into bits - like interval sessions or hill sessions.
- Core training: This is the hard part of you training. When we state that the session is to include intervals or hill repeats, this is the section where it is conducted - after your body is warmed up and ready.
- Cool down: After you have finished the hard part of your training, it is ideal to do a cool down. This will be 5-10 minutes of light running.
- Stretching: Always finish off your sessions with some stretching - especially focusing on the trained muscles.
ADJUST ANY PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS TO SUIT YOUR LEVEL OF ABILITY. IF UNSURE, SEE A TRAINER OR YOUR HEALTH PROFESSIONAL. |
