This section is designed for those who plan to walk the full 29 miles of Hearts & Heroes, but this can be adjusted to suit your own fitness requirements if you choose to walk 12 or 21 miles instead.
Here’s some other things you might want to consider:
- You are training for an endurance event, not a sprint, so don’t overdo it!
- The most important thing is to slowly let your body get used to being active for a long time
- It’s better to walk at an easy pace for a long time rather than to do lots of 10 minute runs
- Alternative training should get your heart beating. Whether it’s a game of tennis or a hard swim, try to make sure it uses muscles other than your poor legs!
- Stretching is not optional, it is essential BEFORE and AFTER. Also do at least two to five minutes of easy activity to get the blood pumping prior to starting
- There is no need to complete the Hearts & Heroes distance in training. If you can do 20-22 miles, adrenaline on the day will ensure you make it the rest of the way!
Download a sample training guide as used by one of the 2009 teams (PDF)
