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Top 10 rules of training
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Top 10 rules of training
Tips for your Bupa Great Capital Run training
Before starting your Bupa Great Capital Run training, you need to be aware of the following top ten rules. Follow them and you’ll get the most out of your training!
Rest
It may seem strange to start this list with rest, but if you don’t get this element of your training right then you will not make any progress. While you don’t want the whole of your programme to consist of rest, it’s essential to listen to your body and take time off regularly.
Train according to how you feel
If you’re having a bad day and feel that another training session would be detrimental, then don’t do it. Training when you’re feeling unwell or having a stressful time at work, for example, is counterproductive. This is not to be confused with that ‘I can’t be bothered because I feel tired’ feeling!
Have a plan
Training without a plan can be demoralising. If you’re training for the Bupa Great Capital Run then you’ll need to follow a plan or you could find you are literally going around in circles. A plan will give you short-, medium- and long-term targets – and you can tick these off as you achieve them.
Stick to your plan
Once you have your Bupa Great Capital Run training plan, then stick to it. Don’t be tempted to deviate from it just because you’re having a particularly good day. The plan will have been put together with all of the principles of training in mind, such as the need for progression.
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