Training for the Full-Marathon

The full marathon is an exciting and invigorating challenge. It is best to prepare according with your current physical ability. Here are three walking programs for your use. The Advanced Program is designed for people who are already in excellent physical condition or seeking to intensify their current walking program. The Intermediate Program is designed for people in good physical condition or have recently started a regular walking program. The Basic Program is designed for people who want to complete the full marathon distance, but are just getting started with a walking program.

Click here for the Advanced Program
Click here for the Intermediate Program
Click here for the Basic Program

Training for the Half-Marathon

Looking for help in developing a successful walking plan? There are multiple ways for you to reach your goal. You can modify the posted Full-Marathon Walking Program, by walking 60-70% of the distance listed in the longer walks (8 miles or longer), and still finishing the shorter distance walks as indicated on the schedule. We have also included links to other types of training programs. The best one is the one that you choose. Find one that you can accommodate, and enjoy the training!

Sample Half-Marathon Training Schedule
Courtesy of www.marathonwalking.com

Training for the Quarter-Marathon

Want to complete the Quarter-Marathon Walk, and need help establishing a program? Since this is a shorter distance, some people will be able to train differently than others, and have different needs for a successful adventure. It is best to make a walking schedule that includes being active 4-5 times a week, by walking 3-4 times a week, and adding 1-2 days of some other type of athletic activity, like weight training, biking, physical movement classes, or swimming to name a few. If you are starting from scratch, your walking distance should start between 1-2 miles (approximately 30 minutes). Every week you should look to increase time by 10 minutes for at least 2 of your walks, and add a mile to at least 1 walk a week, until you reach 6 miles as your longest distance.

Additional Tips and walking events in Wisconsin and around the country
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Additional Training Schedules for Full Marathon and Half Marathon Walks
Courtesy of www.marathonwalking.com

Blister Prevention Tips

http://www.thewalkingsite.com
http://walking.about.com
http://www.ehow.wom

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Important: Always consult your physician before beginning any training program.