Hi, this is for the paddlers in Victoria.
We have a run group for those wanting to train for the Times Colonist 10km and get geared up for dragon boat season, it's free, runs 3X a week for 13 weeks and follows Sportmed BC's In Training program.
The learn to run program is designed for the non-runner and will start of with very short periods of running interspersed with walking breaks building up to cover the 10km distance. The run faster program is designed for those that can comfortably run 30min and are looking to work on getting faster. If there are enough interested people, we could also run the walking program available.
This group provides an encouraging, non-competitive and supportive environment to help you meet your goals and become a fitter and stronger paddler. It is made up mostly of dragonboat paddlers along with various friends and family. All are welcome!
Most people try to start running on their own doing to much too soon, resulting in injury and an end to running, this program is designed to prevent that. Motivation is also hard to keep up so that's where the group comes in!
We'll be starting Sat Jan 27 at the Gorge Rowing and Paddling Centre at 9am. The program has 3 runs a week for 13 weeks, you can join the group or run on your own for any sessions that you can't make. We'll start off with Tues and Thurs at 6pm and Sat at 9am until the start of March, then it will be Mon and Wed at 6pm and Sat at 9am although I can set up smaller sub-groups if the days don't work well for everyone. The training is in anticipation for the Times Colonist 10km on April 29, 2007.
If you are interested or would like more information, please let me know.
I can be reached at
[email protected].
Also, if you're looking for some paddlers for Victoria teams, I may be able to help, I know of a few people that may be looking around for teams and our roster is pretty full at the moment.
Thanks,
Katy
