Thursday 3 May 2012

Tip 3
Training & Pedometers

Once you have your footwear it will be time to get a few steps under your feet. By this I mean training. The best way to decide which challenge to choose (5, 10, 20 or 30 Miles) will be to monitor how far you are already walking in a day. A perfect way to monitor this would be by using a Pedometer. Simply monitor the amount of steps you would walk in an average day (Most pedometers monitor distance too). If you find you are already walking over 5 miles already, then the set your challenge to at least the 10 or 20 miler.

A pedometer will also give you a rough guide of how far you need to walk on a training sessions.

Again, find how far you are walking in an average day, then aim to walk at least 30% of your average day on a training walk.

E.G

If on an average day you walk 5 miles, then aim to walk at least 1.5 mile on a training session.

Gradually build this distance up so you are walking further and further each time. Also try to incorporate training into your everyday work, using stairs instead of lifts, or maybe getting off the bus one stop early.

Training is very beneficial, and will help you to not only strengthen your leg muscles but also find a sensible walking pace, as well as properly break in your boots.

Try to at least go for a training walk once a week. Make your training more enjoyable by going with a friend or family member, you can train and motivate each other.

To motivate walkers into training with friends, Mountain Warehouse Weston will be selling Pedometers Buy One Get One Free at £6.99 (2 for £6.99)

Matt-Ryan