Training Log
Certainly, one needs to prepare slowly for a race of this length. A program that starts with walking and gradually increases to running is best. The wrong thing to do is to walk or run the 6.2 miles after just a week or two of training.
Our training program begins February 1st, and it is a good tool to help you achieve your goal of finishing the Coca-Cola Classic 10k strong and injury-free.
We are trying to promote the race as a catalyst for people to use to begin a healthy lifestyle. We hear so much talk about poor diet and the lack of physical exercise that today’s generation has. The Race is not just a one-day event. The preparation and training that begins weeks before the Race can be your ticket to a new beginning for you.
Grab a friend and start a new lifestyle that includes a healthy diet as well as proper physical exercise.
GET READY FOR COKE 10k May 4th, 2024
TRAINING SUGGESTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS:
1. Spend a few minutes before and after your workout doing some light stretching.
2. Mixing – if you are just starting, mixing short periods of running and walking is best. As you get stronger, you can lengthen the running time.
3. Practice LSD – long slow distance. Think about the duration of your activity, not speed. Too hard and too fast will lead to injury.
4. Breathing – exercise at a “walkie-talkie” pace – the ability to talk during your exercise. Labored breathing is no fun and unnecessary. Oh yes, breathe through your mouth.
5. Listen to your body – aches and pains that last more than a few days should be checked by a health care professional. Call your doctor if you experience chest discomfort, heart rhythm changes, unusual shortness of breath, dizziness or nausea.
6. Be SURE to pay attention to the outside temperatures and try to adjust the time of your walk/run to take advantage to the cooler times of the day. Be mindful of staying properly hydrated!
7. Older people, or anyone with pre-existing medical problems, i.e. heart or lung problems, should check with their doctor before starting an exercise program.
