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How do I get started?
To help guide you through the 10k maze, simply follow the three-step checklist below to get off the mark:
Step 1.
Check that it’s safe for you to begin exercising. If you’ve not exercised for some time, have a check-up with your doctor before you begin.
Step 2.
Evaluate your fitness levels. You need to know where you are before you can progress – so sit down and honestly assess where your running and general fitness levels currently are.
Step 3.
Select a training plan. Trying to prepare for the Bupa Great Capital Run without a training plan is like trying to find your way to a new town without a map and signposts. To take you on your journey to Bupa Great Capital Run success, you need to follow a structured training plan that is right for your fitness levels and will take you safely towards your 10k goal.
What should I wear?
To start your training, basic shorts and a t-shirt and/or sweatshirt is pretty much all you need. There is an excellent range of running-specific kit available that will keep you dry, will help you to avoid any chafing problems and will be light and comfortable to wear – but to begin with you’ll probably find that you already own enough gear to get you started. However, one area of kit where you shouldn’t compromise is on training shoes – and it is certainly worth investing in a proper pair of running-specific trainers. Seek out a specialist retailer who can give you advice and, if necessary, assess your gait, so that you can find the most suitable shoe for your running style. Remember that a good pair of running shoes is an investment in comfort and injury prevention, and will repay you again and again long after your initial outlay.
