In preparing for your first 8K we mentioned the necessity of preparing correctly for your first 10K. This preparation towards a 10K needs to equip you to run at a pace for a distance which will be 1Hr or longer. 6 minutes per kilometer will give you 1Hr for 10k. This should be … [Read more...]
Prepare for your first 5 kilometre event
December 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Well done. You have made it. You have progressed through the beginners program | thebeginning + week 3 and on | and now you are ready to take a step up to that next level. You are totally honest with yourself and you are able to jog 30 minutes without stopping? You can … [Read more...]
How to start running with 10 easy steps
December 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This article is provided by Cynthia Hayward, Time-to-Run contributor, assisting beginners in making their introduction to running more pleasant and safe. 1. Invest in a good pair of running shoes. You don’t have to buy the top of the range, which could set you back … [Read more...]
Same time next year by Dizzy Daisy
December 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A lighthearted look at running from a different perspective My Life Fitness Here I was starting out on the road to personal discovery and had moved towards the realms of improving my life fitness. I had done all the low fat cooking, the low fat diet and had skirted towards trying … [Read more...]
Prepare for your first 8 kilometre event
December 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
We will now provide a training program which will take you towards your first 8 kilometre event. This training will also equip you to complete a 10K. However, we advise that you first participate in a 5 miler or 8K event. This is a precaution and should be listened to. The 10K … [Read more...]
Getting started – the Beginning
December 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Okay, so you new to the game. Lets start from the beginning. There is no rush and there is no pressure, we will guide you from your first steps to your first paced run. Be it a run on your own or an organised event, such as a 5km. Firstly, if you have not had [...]Getting started … [Read more...]
Absolute beginners and beginners : week 3 and on
December 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
OK, you’ve made it to the start of week 3, not much should change now. In the next 2 weeks you are going to increase your training slightly and you are going to assess what you have done the last 2 weeks. You will need to ask yourself the questions: Have you warmed up … [Read more...]
How to take your pulse – keeping your finger on the beat
December 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The best thing any person exercising can do is monitor their pulse. Your pulse is a great source of information, often warning you when your body needs to take things easy. It is also a valuable source when training. As this is the beginners section, we shall not go too deeply … [Read more...]
