Race For Life
If you've been touched by Jade Goody's battle with cervical cancer or someone close to you has been affected you can do your bit to raise money for Cancer Research and help save lives. Getting involved in this year's Race For Life is easy and could really make a difference.
What is Race For Life?
Race For Life is an event where women walk, jog or run 5k or 10k to raise money for Cancer Research.
Where can I do it?
There are over 260 events taking place across the UK. Find your nearest event for more details of when and where you can get involved.
Which training plan is best for me?
Just find the sentence below that best describes you.
1. I don't do much exercise. I prefer to walk and I'm in no rush, I just want to get around comfortably.
Walk and talk training plan
2. I'm not sure if I could run all the way, but it would be great to run some of the event, especially when crossing the finish line.
Walk, run, walk training plan
3. I already do some running and I want to run the entire 5k.
Run easy training plan
MOTIVATION
Since it began in 1994 Race for Life has raised over £200 million for Cancer Research UK. The money is helping to change people's lives. Another good word for motivation is commitment - by entering Race for Life you have taken the first step, by getting friends and family involved in fundraising you will be more successful. Here's a plan for success:
PICK AN EVENT Knowing the date and place makes it real. TELL PEOPLE they can join you, help you and, importantly, sponsor you.
START TRAINING The programmes are designed for the last 6 weeks leading up to the event, if you have more than 6 weeks to train do weeks 1-6 then repeat weeks 5 and 6 until the event day.
WRITE IT DOWN For some reason if you write things down you are more likely to achieve them. Make a note of when you are going to train, that way it is an appointment at a specific time.
BE INSPIRED The Race For Life website has many inspirational stories from women who have taken part in the Race for Life and in particular a section written by cancer survivors. If you read their stories you won't think twice about sitting down to watch telly, when you had planned to go training.
Important note: We advise you to check with your doctor before starting any type of exercise programme. If you, or any member of your family have diabetes, high/low blood pressure, a history of heart disease or high cholesterol, you must obtain clearance from your doctor.
Where to next?
Race For Life training tips
Race For Life walk and talk plan
Race For Life walk, run, walk plan
Race For Life run easy plan
Race For Life stretches
By Anna Penniceard
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