With just over three weeks to go, my training for the Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon is reaching its final stages.

I have been using my Nokia 5800 Comes With Music device to help me train.  It’s an amazing mobile phone which gives me unlimited access to download millions of music tracks – great for keeping motivation up!  I’m really loving I’ve got a feeling – Black eyed peas at the moment, it never fails to keep me smiling and keep me going.

With just over three weeks to go, my training for the Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon is reaching its final stages.

I have been using my Nokia 5800 Comes With Music device to help me train.  It’s an amazing mobile phone which gives me unlimited access to download millions of music tracks – great for keeping motivation up!  I’m really loving I’ve got a feeling – Black eyed peas at the moment, it never fails to keep me smiling and keep me going.

I’ve also downloaded an app called ‘Nokia Sports Tracker’ from the Nokia Ovi Store onto the phone.  I’m not too good with complicated technology, so luckily this is really easy to use.  Before each training session I just switch on Sports Tracker and my speed, route and time are all monitored.  It’s been great at helping me compare each session and see how I’m improving. 

To familiarise myself with the route, I had a training session in St James’ Park earlier this week with Jackson Williams.  We’re both taking part in the half marathon, and as an ultra marathon runner, Jackson had some great tips to help me in the run up to the race.  He’s planning to run 2,471 miles across Australia next year, so if anyone’s clued up on how to prepare for a race, it’s him!  Here are a couple to share with you: 

Before your run, take 10-12 minutes to warm up by

Slow jogging for three minutes

Lunges and squats for two minutes

Long, leaping running strides with your front knee high and back leg fully extended for one minute

Dynamic Stretches, move with the stretch but do not bounce, for three minutes

Heel kicks and high knees for two minutes

 

I’ll share some of my pre-marathon tips with you shortly to make sure you’re fully prepared for the big day if you are taking part too.   

Jackson and I have also created a video for you full of stretching tricks, diet tips, and how to stay motivated, so watch this space for more updates. 

Now on with the training…! 

 

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