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organise your physical preparation
37th edition of the Freedom Marathon
Do you want to prepare as well as possible for this37th edition? That's a good thing! Every week, you will find our sports column produced in collaboration with the Caen Athletic Club and Harmonie Mutuelle, the health partner of the D-Day Landings Marathon. On the program, tips, advice and prevention to make you live the best possible experience on D-Day!
training plans
NEW - To support you in your sports preparation, the organization offers training plans for all levels, created by the FFA regional technical team (ETR).
KNOW HOW TO PROGRAM AND ORGANIZE YOUR SESSIONS
Keep in mind to plan your sessions according to your personal and professional constraints. The most important thing is to schedule your work sessions correctly in advance: in the morning, at lunchtime or in the evening. Doing a session at lunchtime has the advantage of freeing you up in the evening. Allow yourself a short lunch break and do your work session over the lunch hour. This will allow you to devote the end of the day to your personal life. Many workplaces are now set up in this way. If you live in Caen, the city has enough sports facilities and parks to allow you to train.
FOCUS ON CONSISTENCY
The frequency of your sessions should be defined according to your level but also according to your objective. For example, a beginner can do 2 to 3 outings per week, whereas an experienced runner can do up to 5 sessions (3 + 1 recovery session + 1 long run, for example). Similarly, focus on the diversity of your sessions, as this is one of the keys to success.
COMPLEMENTARITY AND DIVERSITY OF SESSIONS
For this, muscle strengthening will be your best ally, with abdomen and core strengthening sessions, so that you finish your run with good posture. Too many people forget to work the upper body. You should use the sit-up without moderation, at the beginning or at the end of your session. Alternate between exercise sessions and 30-second recovery phases, and then increase the time as you go along.
EACH TO HIS OWN PLAYGROUND
In the city, in the countryside or by the sea, everyone will find their favourite playing field. At the beginning of your sports preparation, favour asphalt tracks, grass or paths before running on tarmac.
TEST YOURSELF!
After a few weeks of training, find a small local race. This will give you the experience of a road race. This goal will motivate you on a daily basis for a period of time.
