Training Tips for the 2010 Achill Marathon

Personal trainer Gillian Hynes offers tips and advice to prepare for the Achill Half Marathon:

Hi there, so you have decided to take part in the Achill Half Marathon 2010! Just like the past three years it promises to be a fantastic event and this year there will be up to 2000 people participating! A great day for all involved!

Whether jogging, running or walking the 13 miles, a half marathon is a very physical undertaking and participants should ensure adaquete training and preparation in the months and weeks coming up to the event. Detailed below are training schedules based on novice, intermediate, advanced and walking training. These programs provide a mix of short and long runs and resistance training work to build speed, endurance and strength. Please select the program that is appropriate to you.

Also detailed below are dietery and nutrition advice both on a general level and also with specific regard to training and pre and post marathon.

Best of luck! And remember if you have any questions, queries or suggestions or tips please email me at personaltrainer@achillmarathon.com

Regards, Gillian

View Achill Half Marathon Training Schedules

Download & Read General Nutrition Guidelines (PDF document)

Download & Read Training & Half Marathon Specific Tips (PDF document)

Bootcamp Ireland is offering a special discount to registered Achill Marathon runners:

Bootcamp Ireland offer Military Style Training for Men and Women of all Fitness Levels. Their training sessions will help get you in top for for half marathon on July 3rd, and once booked and registered for the run, you can avail of a 10% discount on any of their training sessions in Dublin, Limerick or Clare.

Check out www.bootcampireland.com for details, and quote your registration number when booking to avail of your discount.