Become a Heart Racer in Wellington Round the Bays and help raise funds to support the vital work of the Heart Foundation. The Heart Racer who raises the most money will win a trip for two to an Australian Destination courtesy of Air New Zealand - so sign up today!
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Struggling to get motivated for the Pelorus Trust
Does this sound like you? If it does then you have come to the right page as we have all you need to get yourself motivated and active!
Les Mills are running fantastic training sessions at their gyms around Wellington, and if you are registered for Wellington Round the Bays you can head down and join them for free.
RUNNING GROUPS
Open to and
free to join if you have registered for Wellington Round the Bays, starting on
18 January for four weeks.
LES MILLS EXTREME
7km Fun
Run /Walk Training Team
- Days:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
- Time:
5.45pm, new to the group meet at Les Mills Extreme Cafe, regulars meet at
- Course:
Running out and back along the WRTB’s course
Half
- Days:
Monday
- Time:
5.45pm New to the group meet at the Les Mils Extreme Cafe, regulars
meet a
7km Fun
Run/Walk Training Team
- Days:
Monday and Wednesday
- Time: 6pm
meet at the Les Mills Hutt City Reception Area
Any
questions email wgtnteamtraining@lesmills.co.nz
Preparation
– Round the Bays Seminar.
First time
running? Or just unsure the best way to prepare for the day, looking for some
extra tips then this is for you! Take time to rack the brains of our expert in
training, Brett Turnidge Les Mills Personal Training Manager.
When: 7.30pm Thursday 28 January
Where: Team Training Studio, Level 1, Les
Mills Extreme
Covering: Stretches (warming up, warming
down), Running Sessions, Footwear, Clothing, What to expect on the day,
Nutrition, Hydration, Cross Training and progressing your training.
Got questions? Contact wgtnteamtraining@Lesmills.co.nz
If you are wanting to complete the event for fun, but still feel that a programme would help you get outside and actually get the training in then click on the link below and you will be taken to the Walker/Jogger Training Programme page. You will find the programme here, ready for you to print off and plaster all over the fridge! It is user friendly and suitable for people of all ages.
Walker Programme
If you would like a little more of a challenge, and can run for 10 minutes without stopping, this is a more suitable programme. The programme is based around a goal of completing the 7km event in 60 minutes or less. Click on the link below for a printable version of this programme.
Fun Runner Programme
If the event is going to be a more competitive affair for you, or if you have done a fair bit of running, then follow the link below and you will find an ideal programme. This is also user friendly, and adaptable so that you can make it fit in with the training time that you have. The programme is based around a goal of completing the event in 45 minutes or less.
Competitive Programme
For people who are looking to enter their first half marathon or need a little more direction in their training, this programme will help you add structure of your training and hopefully help you complete your first half marathon or improve your time from your last one.
Half Marathon Beginner Programme
Nutrition is an important aspect of any athletes lifestyle, and in order to perform it is in your best interests to watch your diet. If you fail to put the right fuel and nutrients into your body, it is unlikely that you will achieve your best result on the day. So now is the time to get your diet into shape for the big day!
For more information follow the links below and you'll be set!
A Sample Day's Diet when in Training
