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Training Regime
This 16 week training regime was suggested by MacMillan.
After spending three months getting myself fitter, walking 10k steps per
day, stopping drinking, stopping snacks and eating better, I felt ready
and began this schedule.
All walks should be followed by stretching exercises and all short walks
from week 7, should be accompanied by additional exercises like swimming,
exercise circuit, rowing, cycling or other event.
The following table is suggested in addition the the 10,000 steps per
day.
| Week |
Saturday / Sunday |
Tuesday |
Thursday |
| 1 |
1 Hr Walk |
1/2 Hr Walk |
1/2 Hr Walk |
| 2 |
1 Hr Walk |
1/2 Hr Walk |
1/2 Hr Walk |
| 3 |
1 Hr Walk |
1/2 Hr Walk |
1/2 Hr Walk |
| 4 |
1 1/2 Hr Walk |
1/2 Hr Walk |
1/2 Hr Walk |
| 5 |
1 1/2 Hr Walk |
1/2 Hr Walk |
1/2 Hr Walk |
| 6 |
1 1/2 Hr Walk |
1/2 Hr Walk |
1/2 Hr Walk |
| 7 |
3 Hr Walk |
1 Hr Walk |
1 Hr Walk |
| 8 |
3 Hr Walk |
1 Hr Walk |
1 Hr Walk |
| 9 |
1 Hr Walk plus 3 Hr Walk |
1 Hr Walk |
1 Hr Walk |
| 10 |
5-6 Hr Walk |
1 Hr Walk |
1 Hr Walk |
| 11 |
5-6 Hr Walk |
1 Hr Walk |
1 Hr Walk |
| 12 |
2Hr Walk plus 4-6 Hr Walk |
1 Hr Walk |
1 Hr Walk |
| 13 |
8 Hour Walk |
1 Hr Walk |
1 Hr Walk |
| 14 |
8 Hour Walk |
1 Hr Walk |
1 Hr Walk |
| 15 |
2 Hr Walk plus 8 Hour Walk |
1 Hr Walk |
1 Hr Walk |
| 16 |
4 Hour Walk |
1 Hr Walk |
1 Hr Walk |
| 17 |
Rest Week Before trip |
Rest |
Rest |
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