{"id":4774,"date":"2013-04-25T10:38:52","date_gmt":"2013-04-25T10:38:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spas.ie\/blog\/?p=4774"},"modified":"2013-04-25T10:38:52","modified_gmt":"2013-04-25T10:38:52","slug":"training-tips-for-flora-womens-mini-marathon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spas.ie\/blog\/training-tips-for-flora-womens-mini-marathon","title":{"rendered":"Training Tips for Flora Women\u2019s Mini Marathon"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Flora Women\u2019s Mini Marathon is fast approaching and women from all over Ireland are training to raise vital funds for\u00a0charities<\/a>\u00a0in need. The 10k run will take place on Monday, 3 June, 2013.<\/p>\n

A combination of healthy eating<\/a> and a good training regime will help get you to the finish line. \u00a0Stay motivated and train with friends for inspiration.<\/p>\n

Spas.ie has put together a handy preparation guide ahead of the big day. Regardless of your fitness levels, remember to pace yourself and enjoy the day.<\/p>\n

Training Sessions<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Hit the road<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Aim to train (walk, jog or run) at least 3 or 4 times a week.<\/p>\n

Training log\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Keep a diary – record your daily mileage and times.<\/p>\n

Speed <\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Focus on your pace once a week, \u00a0running faster in shorter times.
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Strength\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Include steep hills in your training regime.<\/p>\n

Distance\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Long runs at a comfortable pace will help increase stamina.<\/p>\n

Increase<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Intensify your training sessions every week by 10%.<\/p>\n

Mix it up<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Try different physical activities like yoga or spin classes.<\/p>\n

Music\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Upbeat music while training will help keep you motivated.<\/p>\n

Listen\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0To your body – if you are tired take a break, your body needs rest.<\/p>\n

Check out Flora Mini Marathon<\/a> for more information about this year\u2019s marathon, and good luck on the big day, Spas.ie will see you all there.\u00a0Are you taking part? Tell us what charity you are raising money for?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Flora Women\u2019s Mini Marathon is fast approaching and women from all over Ireland are training to raise vital funds for\u00a0charities\u00a0in need. The 10k run will take place on Monday, 3 June, 2013. A combination of healthy eating and a good training regime will help get you to the finish line. \u00a0Stay motivated and train […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4776,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n