Marathon Training Programme

This training programme is an 8-week introductory programme. Remember that it is your overall fitness which will determine your success in the marathon, not the quantity of miles in your training log or even the number of long runs which you have completed.

Drinking - on long runs drink water before you run, not too much so as to make you uncomfortable, and sip water during the run. Don't get thirsty. During the marathon you will have available isotonic drinks. They are useful for replacing salts and sugar. If you intend to use them train with them.

Eat a well balanced, sensible diet. Increase the carbohydrate content with rice, pasta, bread and potatoes.

Wear the right shoes for you. Seek advice from a good running shoe shop. Take along your old trainers for inspection. It is a good idea to have two pairs and alternate them. By the time of the marathon you will have a pair that are comfortable and not worn out.

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Week 1	Walk/jog 20mins	Rest	Walk/jog 30mins	Rest	Walk/jog 30mins	Rest	40 min walk/jog
Week 2	Jog 15 mins	Rest	Walk/jog 40mins	Rest	Walk/jog 30mins	Rest	Jog 25 mins
Week 3	Walk/jog 50mins	Rest	Walk/jog 60mins	Rest	Jog 30 mins	Rest	20 mins fast
Week 4	Walk/jog 60mins	Rest	Run 25mins	Rest	Jog 40 mins	Rest	Jog 50 mins
Week 5	Rest	Rest	Jog 45mins	Rest	Easy 20 mins	Rest	Run 3km fast
Week 6	Easy 30 mins	Rest	Jog 60mins	Rest	Run 45 mins	Rest	jog 60 mins
Week 7	Rest	40 mins fast	30mins easy	Rest	45 mins easy	Rest	Run 45 mins
Week 8	Rest	Run 45mins	Rest	Run 30mins	Rest	Rest	5km race

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On Sunday 5th November 2006 the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team held inaugural 50km and a 100km ultra-marathon events in Hagley Park North, Christchurch.

The races were open to both individuals and teams and had a 12 hour cut off.

As with all of the Self-Transcendence races the aim was be to challenge yourself and compete with your own capacities and previous achievements.

What is an Ultra Marathon?

A marathon is 26 miles 385 yards long. An ultra-marathon is any event longer. Typically, 30 miles, 50km, 50 miles, 100km and 100 miles. There are other distances, but those are the most popular. There are also timed events: 12 hours, 24 hours, 48 hours, and multi day-races.

Why do an Ultra Marathon?

For some it's the challenge of going further and longer. For others it's the challenge discovering personal limits, then breaking them. And others have mastered the marathon and are interested in bigger more challenging events.

Marathons are the "ultimate" goal for many runners. But there's a core group of runners that believe the marathon isn't long enough; not enough of a challenge. They feel the need to go longer, sometimes A LOT LONGER! These are different runners, not your average 10 K weekend racer. And although they can be competitive, the camaraderie of ultra-marathoners is legendary. The support for fellow runners during an ultra extends further than any other running event.

Whatever your reason for embarking on this gruelling challenge.you're certain to learn two things about yourself:

1) Your level of commitment to running

2) Your personal limits.both mental and physical

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