Get Moving and Keep Training for the 2013 Overnight
Walk!
We are officially less than
one month away from the 2013 Overnight Walk and our Walkers are training around
the country on their own and in groups to better enjoy this amazing physical
event!
Whether you have been
training actively for the last several months with our E-Training
Guide, or you have been intending to start and haven’t gotten into a
regular rhythm, we have some tips and tricks to get you set up for success on
event day.
It’s Not Too Late to Start Training!
If you haven’t been doing
much training and walking yet, there is still plenty of time to get on track
and help your body get acclimated to the distance and physical rigors of the
walk.
Start a training schedule
today and get started with walks that increase in distance as we get closer to
the event itself, join or start a Training
Walk in your area, or walk with friends and family around your neighborhood
after work each night – start walking today!
The physical portion of the
Overnight can seem daunting at first, but with a bit of training and pre-event
discipline, it will be a much easier experience on-event.
Walk Often, Walk Smart
Walkers who have
participated in the Overnight before will tell you that preparation and
training in the weeks immediately before the event make a huge difference in
your overall experience. While the Overnight is not an endurance event, it is a
much longer walk than most of us are used to and we are walking during a time
period that our bodies are typically not used to physical effort and exercise.
Walk Often -
Getting your body used to walking long distances is the single most important
part of training, and incorporating longer walks into your daily and weekly
schedule will help you do this. Walk often and increase the distances of your
walks steadily and you will find that your body will begin to acclimate to the
longer distances with less and less effort.
Walk Smart – Be sure that you are always stretching before and after walks to avoid
injury and discomfort, always hydrate before, during, and after your walks to
get your body used to the idea of taking in fluids while exercising and always
be aware of your body’s condition during and after your walks. If you would
like more training tips and best practices, click
here and take a look at the training resources.
Quick Training Tips
- Make a plan and stick to it
- Walk regularly and increase your distance
- Sign up for the
E-Training Guide for ideas, route advice, and training tips
- Join or start a Training
Walk
- Always hydrate and stretch
- Call or email your Walker Coach if you need
ideas or have questions
Need Training Help or Advice?
If you have any questions about training,
need help from your Coach, or about the Overnight Walk in general, please
contact us at 888-THE-OVERNIGHT (888-843-6837) or coaches@theovernight.org and we will
be glad to help.
