EDF ENERGY birmingham
half marathon
Training Advice
If you are taking part in the EDF Energy Birmingham Half Marathon then you need to make sure you are fit for the challenge. Training plans are available here and they are for runners of all levels – beginners, intermediate and advanced.
Top tips for all runners
Also included are some general training tips which you might find useful too. These tips have been provided by Tim Hutchings, a former international middle and long distance runner and a silver medallist at the World Cross Country Championships in 1984 and 1989.
Training Plans
Beginner Schedule - Six Weeks
Beginner Schedule - Twelve Weeks
Intermediate Schedule - Six Weeks
Intermediate Schedule - Twelve Weeks
Advanced Schedules - Six Weeks
Advanced Schedules - Twelve Weeks
Group Training Sessions Available in Birmingham
Former British marathon Olympian, Sally Ellis, is offering participants in the EDF Energy Birmingham Half Marathon a helping and with training and the opportunity to train as part of a group for those who need a little extra motivation or encouragement. Sally's company SE Fitness offers the following courses:
- Speedwork courses for those wishing to improve their speed endurance
- (training for 10km, half marathon or marathons)
- Running (mixture of sessions between 4 and 6.5 miles)
- Running for beginners (catering for absolute beginners)
All sessions take between 1 hr and 1 & ½ hr and the groups meet at Wyndley Leisure Centre (reception) Clifton Rd, Sutton Coldfield. Daytime and evening sessions are available. For dates of sessions and programmes go to www.sefitness.com Personal training sessions are available if our group times are unsuitable.Average charges are £3 per session depending how often and which session you attend.
HOME ENERGY ADVICE
For many of those taking part in the EDF Energy Birmingham Half Marathon it is also about making a commitment against climate change. Just like your run training plan, you may find a training plan for energy efficiency helpful as well, to make sure you are fit for the climate challenge, whilst reducing your energy bills at the same time. Training plans are available here and they are for energy savers of all levels – beginners, intermediate and advanced.
Top tips for all energy savers
Here are some general tips which you might find useful too. These tips have been provided by Toby Radcliffe from Athletes for a Fit Planet, a sustainability expert concerned with greening athletic events and promoting a healthy planet. Toby is also a professional long distance triathlete for Timex Multisport Team.
