Wednesday 09 April 2003
Get in shape: a 10km training schedule | |
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Peter Elliott puts Gordon Burns through his paces |
| | Are you hoping to take part in the Great Manchester Run? If so it's time to get those trainers on and get in shape.
The 10km Great Manchester Run. Find out more >>> |
| | | To help prepare novice runners for the 10km event on Bank Holiday Monday, May 26, Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist Peter Elliott has devised a training schedule.
Click on the links below for a weekly training programme: (training distances are shown in miles. 10km = 6.2 miles)
Peter Elliott |
Peter Elliott is one Britain's greatest middle distance runners. He won gold at the 1990 Commonwealth Games and silver at the Seoul Olympics in 1988.
He is now an athletics coach and has designed this schedule to be of particular help to joggers attempting a 10km run for the first time.
The schedule is only a guide. Peter says that it is important to listen to your own body, train at your own level and never do a session if ill or injured.
As with all forms of exercise, it is advisable to check with your GP before embarking on the programme. If you have not exercised recently, please consult your GP for a check up.
The BBC accepts no responsibility for any accident or injury arising following the schedule, however caused. | | | |
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