2009/11/23
IT WAS just 10 years ago that we were all excited about the new millennium.
And now as 2010 closes in, the most watched and participated sporting spectacle on planet Earth, the Soccer World Cup, is on South Africa’s doorstep in more ways than one.
With the pending arrival of kick-off on June 11, we will all be encouraged into some introspection as to our own well-being.
Many will be looking to get fit, adopt a healthier lifestyle, or simply do things differently.
In East London, the home of so many exciting sporting events planned in 2010, we have the Discovery Surfers Challenge as a supreme test of our stamina, fitness and community spirit, that will be put to the test in this event on February 13.
The Surfers is not a fun run, it is not a walk in the proverbial park – it is an exciting event that will bring great personal reward for those who participate in it.
As with all good challenges, it requires adequate preparation and some old fashioned sweat and tears – and if you fall often enough, a touch of blood may be added to the equation.
Runners are often warned off by the more “sedentary” of runners, being told that they will injure themselves on the rough terrain.
Rubbish. Sure it can happen, however, there are far more injuries that happen on the tar roads than there will ever be at Surfers.
Last year I came away from the race and could not walk properly for ages, but it was from running with an already broken, half-mended toe. Building up from a base, running on similar surfaces to that of the event and a touch of quality running, or walking are required from the outset.
A runner’s current state of fitness must be taken into account when embarking upon this programme so please adjust the time, kilometres and number of days training accordingly.
If in doubt contact me on bob@eloccasions.co.za.
The focus begins:
Today: 30min beach run if you can work around the early high tide/or on grass.
Tomorrow: 15km Coastal Challenge in Gonubie if fit enough or 40 minute hilly run.
Sunday: Rest – or swap with Saturday.
Monday: Easy 35min.
Tuesday: Easy 12min, 3x2min stretch the legs with 1min rest between, 12min easy
Wednesday: 10km or 50min whichever the greater
Thursday: 35min with 4x30sec hard, 15sec rest. or rest
All these sessions may be run/walk outings – be sure to run only at talking pace in everything bar the 2min and 30sec sessions.
These Surfers tips will be run published every Friday, until the event.
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