1/2 Marathon Week 1 training

When I started working at WONS in January I had no idea that I'd be more than just a fundraiser that sits behind a desk - I somehow agreed to participate in the Adidas Auckland Marathon, competing in the 1/2 Marathon race, which is 21km!

Now I am no fitness fanatic - I like to do some pilates, walk my dogs and swim laps the pool, I'm certainly no runner and I'll admit my gym routine is usually the first thing that gets postponed when I get busy... but that is all about to change.

Dion Ipsen, the manager and personal trainer at Jetts Royal Oak, kindly agreed to make me a plan so that I can go from novice dog walker to 1/2 Marathon runner! In just 14 weeks.

For those of you interested here is week one's plan:

Mon    Tues   Wed   Thurs   Fri     Sat     Sun           Total
Rest     2km     Rest    2km     3km   Rest    2km road  10km

Dion kindly explains that as a beginner all training runs for the first 6 weeks should be at an easy pace (60-75%) which is roughly 8-9km/hr on a standard treadmill. You should be able to hold a conversation while running and your HR shouldn’t exceed 145bpm generally.

It is great to have a goal to work to each week. Thanks Dion! If you would like to contact Dion about personal training check out his Facebook profile here.