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Sean01
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What's moderate about 90 mins of brisk walking? Perfect. Go gal. I enjoy running but the most beneficial exercise mentally and physically is a brisk walk with the dog and not even an hour and a half. 20 mins clears the cobwebs marvellously.
Good luck with the London to Brighton - it's a tough one. I walked the Loch Ness marathon in 7 hrs 25 and was planning on doing the London to Brighton a few years ago - when gout struck!! It's going to take a lot of training - The strain on your body from just walking is going to be huge. The running magazines are full of tips but here's a few to get you started:Hola @RuthW
What's moderate about 90 mins of brisk walking? Perfect. Go gal. I enjoy running but the most beneficial exercise mentally and physically is a brisk walk with the dog and not even an hour and a half. 20 mins clears the cobwebs marvellously.
- Don't train for speed - train for distance
- sort out your hydration and blood sugar requirements and get your body used to what you are planning to do on the day
- Music is vital - I arranged mine to go with the pace. The rhythm will carry you.
- Toughen up your feet especially your toes. Use lots of vaseline and get the right trainers
- Get a few pairs of the right trainers and get them broken in.
- get organised.
- Part of my training included a long walk every week - around 18-20 miles - that takes 5-6 hours on top of the twice daily sessions.
I had a friend who thought he was fit and didn't prepare - it's just walking!!!! He got about half way - that's too far to walk without getting a medal. Train to finish and good luck.