Training
planners for Icicle courses |
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This
is the key page of the training section of the website,
in which we outline a range of training planners,
that you can select from to prepare you for your
course. The planners range from gaining basic fitness,
to elite mountain fitness to prepare you for a 100km
mountain race, so there's plenty of levels in between
to choose from, and we advise which courses suit
which level.
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Hate
running? If you can't run due to knee
problems, it is unlikely that you can undertake
a mountain based climbing or skiing course. |
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Training
planner 1a - 'Gaining basic fitness'
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Aimed at: Assumes absolutely
no fitness at all, and builds you up to running
for 30 minutes over 8 weeks. Each season people
contact us saying "It's a few months to
my course, and I haven't done any training yet.
What should I do?". Ignoring the urge to
say "Put the phone down, don't go to McDonalds,
get your running kit on, and get outside",
below is a training planner for you.

Course suitability: None
- this is the pre-training planner!

Safety note: If
you have really done no training before this, then
we strongly advise you to get medical advice before
starting training. |
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Wk |
Day
of the week |
Mon |
Tue |
Wed |
Thu |
Fri |
Sat |
Sun |
1 |
REST
DAY |
1
min run, 90 secs
walk, Repeat x 8 |
REST
DAY |
1
min run, 90 secs
walk, Repeat x 8 |
REST
DAY |
1
min run, 90 secs
walk, Repeat x 8 |
REST
DAY |
2 |
REST
DAY |
2
min run, 1 min
walk, Repeat x 7 |
REST
DAY |
2
min run, 1 min
walk, Repeat x 7 |
REST
DAY |
2
min run, 1 min
walk, Repeat x 7 |
REST
DAY |
3 |
REST
DAY |
3
min run, 1 min
walk, Repeat x 6 |
REST
DAY |
3
min run, 1 min
walk, Repeat x 6 |
REST
DAY |
3
min run, 1 min
walk, Repeat x 6 |
REST
DAY |
4 |
REST
DAY |
5
min run, 2 min
walk, Repeat x 4 |
REST
DAY |
5
min run, 2 min
walk, Repeat x 4 |
REST
DAY |
5
min run, 2 min
walk, Repeat x 4 |
REST
DAY |
5 |
REST
DAY |
8
min run, 2 min
walk, Repeat x 3 |
REST
DAY |
8
min run, 2 min
walk, Repeat x 3 |
REST
DAY |
8
min run, 2 min
walk, Repeat x 3 |
REST
DAY |
6 |
REST
DAY |
12
min run, 1 min
walk, Repeat x 3 |
REST
DAY |
12
min run, 1 min
walk, Repeat x 3 |
REST
DAY |
12
min run, 1 min
walk, Repeat x 3 |
REST
DAY |
7 |
REST
DAY |
15
min run, 1 min
walk, 15 min run |
REST
DAY |
15
min run, 1 min
walk, 15 min run |
REST
DAY |
15
min run, 1 min
walk, 15 min run |
REST
DAY |
8 |
REST
DAY |
30
min continuous
run, then stretch |
REST
DAY |
30
min continuous
run, then stretch |
REST
DAY |
30
min continuous
run, then stretch |
REST
DAY |
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Training
planner 1b - 'Last minute 3 week booster'
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Aimed at: Assumes you
have booked last minute, and need a three week very
intense planner to build you up from average fitness,
as much as possible in a limited timescale. Please
note that intentionally this is a short and hard
planner, and is in no way a shortcut for those who
have more time before travel, to follow one of the
longer training plans, designed around training
periods.

Course suitability: This
is only a last minute, get fit quick booster!

Safety note: If
you have really done no training before this, then
this intense three week plan is unsuitable, and
so probably is the idea of a course too... |
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Wk |
Day
of the week |
Mon |
Tue |
Wed |
Thu |
Fri |
Sat |
Sun |
1 |
60 minutes
running steady pace |
60 minutes
running steady pace |
REST
DAY |
60 minutes running with 8 intervals of 2 minutes
fast, 30 secs jogging |
60 minutes
running steady pace |
REST
DAY |
60 minutes
run cross country |
2 |
60 minutes
running steady pace |
60 minutes
run cross country |
REST
DAY |
60 minutes running with 8 intervals of 2 minutes
fast, 30 secs jogging |
60 minutes
running steady pace |
60 minutes running with 8 intervals of 2 minutes
fast, 30 secs jogging |
REST
DAY |
3 |
60
minutes
run cross country |
60 minutes
running steady pace |
REST
DAY |
60 minutes running with 8 intervals of 2 minutes
fast, 30 secs jogging |
90
minutes
run cross country |
30 minutes running with 8 intervals of 2 minutes
fast, 30 secs jogging |
REST
DAY
/ TRAVEL |
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Training
planner 2 - 'Objective 10km race'
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Aimed at: Builds
you up from running for 20 minutes, towards a suitable
fitness for running a ten kilometer race. if
you are attempting a 4000m peak (ie the Summer Intro
course), then you should compete this training planner.

Course suitability: This
is the training planner for a basic level of fitness,
for the easier courses such as the Summer Alpine
Intro, off piste skiing courses, snowshoeing and
trekking courses, and weekend courses. For courses
where there are big height gains (over 1300m in
a day) or days longer than 8 hours on foot, look
at training planner 3. This is a minimum level for
any of our courses. |
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Wk |
Day
of the week |
Mon |
Tue |
Wed |
Thu |
Fri |
Sat |
Sun |
1 |
REST
DAY |
20-25
minutes
easy running |
REST
DAY |
10
mins easy run, then 4x1 min brisk
with 2 min recovery, then 10 mins easy |
REST
DAY |
20
mins
easy run |
30
mins
easy run |
2 |
REST
DAY |
20-25
minutes
easy running |
REST
DAY |
10
mins easy run, then 5x1.5 min brisk
with 2.5 min recovery, then 10 mins easy |
REST
DAY |
20
mins
easy run |
35
mins
easy run |
3 |
REST
DAY |
25-30
minutes
easy running |
REST
DAY |
10
mins easy run, then 20 mins running
at a moderate pace, then warm down |
REST
DAY |
25
min
easy run |
40
mins
easy run |
4 |
REST
DAY |
10
mins easy, 1 mile
fast, then 10 mins easy |
REST
DAY |
10
mins easy, followed by 20 minutes run
at a moderate pace, then 10 mins easy |
REST
DAY |
20
mins
easy run |
45
mins
easy run |
5 |
REST
DAY |
25-30
minutes
easy running |
REST
DAY |
10
mins easy run, then 3x3 min brisk
with 3 min jog recovery, then 10 mins easy |
REST
DAY |
30 mins
easy run |
45
mins
easy run |
6 |
REST
DAY |
25
mins, inc 6x 30sec
faster paced running |
REST
DAY |
20-25
minutes easy running |
REST
DAY |
15
mins
easy run |
10 KM
RACE |
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Training
planner 3 - 'Objective Mont Blanc'
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Aimed at: This
is the big 10 week training planner that builds
you up to a major peak (e.g. Mont Blanc by the Gouter
Route) level of fitness. The net aim of this planner
is to build you up to about the standard to run
a half marathon level of fitness. This is the absolute
minimum required for an ascent such as Mont
Blanc. For
those undertaking major ascents, such as the one
week Mont Blanc course by the Gouter Route, you
should just undertake this training planner.

Course suitability: All
summer climbing courses above intro level, winter
ice courses, ski touring weeks, long treks (eg GR20),
Kilimanjaro, etc. |
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Wk |
Phase
of
training |
Day
of the week |
Mon |
Tue |
Wed |
Thu |
Fri |
Sat |
Sun |
1 |
Build
Up Phase |
20
minutes
runnning |
20
minutes
running |
REST
DAY |
30
minutes
runnning |
REST
DAY |
30
minutes
runnning |
Climbing
Wall 2 hrs |
2 |
Strength
/ Power |
30
minutes
runnning |
REST
DAY |
30
minutes
runnning |
Cross
Country |
REST
DAY |
30
minutes
runnning |
Climbing
Wall 2 hrs |
3 |
Strength
/ Power |
Cross
Country |
30
minutes
runnning |
REST
DAY |
Cross
Country |
REST
DAY |
30
minutes
runnning |
Climbing
Wall 2 hrs |
4 |
Transition
Phase |
30
minutes
runnning |
REST
DAY |
45
minutes
running |
Cross
Country |
REST
DAY |
45
minutes
running |
Climbing
Wall 2 hrs |
5 |
Stamina
Phase |
REST
DAY |
Cross
Country |
Cross
Country |
45
minutes
running |
REST
DAY |
Cross
Country |
Climbing
Wall 2 hrs |
6 |
Stamina
Phase |
Cross
Country |
REST
DAY |
60 minutes
running |
45
minutes
running |
REST
DAY |
Cross
Country |
Climbing
Wall 2 hrs |
7 |
Transition
Phase |
45
min run /
2 hr cycle |
REST
DAY |
Cross
Country |
45 min run /
2 hr cycle |
REST
DAY |
Cross
Country |
Climbing
Wall 2 hrs |
8 |
Power
/ Endurance |
REST
DAY |
45 min run /
2 hr cycle |
Cross
Country |
45
min run /
2 hr cycle |
REST
DAY |
45 min run /
2 hr cycle |
Climbing
Wall 2 hrs |
9 |
Power
/ Endurance |
45
min run /
2 hr cycle |
REST
DAY |
Cross
Country |
45 min run /
2 hr cycle |
REST
DAY |
45 min run /
2 hr cycle |
Climbing
Wall 2 hrs |
10 |
Warm
Down |
REST
DAY |
45 min run /
2 hr cycle |
REST
DAY |
Cross
Country |
REST
DAY |
45
min run /
2 hr cycle |
REST
DAY |
11 |
THE
COURSE |
Climbing |
Climbing |
Climbing |
Climbing |
Climbing |
REST
DAY |
REST
DAY |
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Training
planner 4 - 'Real All Mountain Fitness'
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Aimed at: This
is the big 10 week training planner that builds
you up to a major Alpine peaks (e.g. the Matterhorn
or Mont Blanc via the Trois Mont Blancs route) level
of fitness. If you complete this planner you should
be more than capable of running a half marathon
(on road) in a good time comfortably under 1 hour
45 minutes. It assumes your starting level of fitness
is as per end of planner 2.

Course suitability: For
all of our top level climbing or ski touring courses,
this is the ideal level of fitness to aim for. Also
this is the level for the majority of our expeditions
(eg Aconcagua and Mount Elbrus). |
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Wk |
Phase
of
training |
Day
of the week |
Mon |
Tue |
Wed |
Thu |
Fri |
Sat |
Sun |
1 |
Build
Up Phase |
30
minutes
runnning |
30
minutes
running |
REST
DAY |
40
minutes
runnning |
REST
DAY |
40
minutes
runnning |
Climbing
Wall 2 hrs |
2 |
Strength
/ Power |
40
minutes
runnning |
REST
DAY |
40
minutes
runnning |
Cross
Country |
REST
DAY |
40
minutes
runnning |
Climbing
Wall 2 hrs |
3 |
Strength
/ Power |
Cross
Country |
45 minutes
runnning |
REST
DAY |
Cross
Country |
REST
DAY |
45 minutes
runnning |
Climbing
Wall 2 hrs |
4 |
Transition
Phase |
45 minutes
runnning |
REST
DAY |
60 minutes
running |
Cross
Country |
REST
DAY |
60 minutes
running |
Climbing
Wall 2 hrs |
5 |
Stamina
Phase |
REST
DAY |
Cross
Country |
Cross
Country |
60 minutes
running |
REST
DAY |
Cross
Country |
Climbing
Wall 2 hrs |
6 |
Stamina
Phase |
Cross
Country |
REST
DAY |
90
minutes
running |
45
minutes
running |
REST
DAY |
Cross
Country |
Climbing
Wall 2 hrs |
7 |
Transition
Phase |
60 minutes
running |
REST
DAY |
Cross
Country |
60 minutes
running |
REST
DAY |
Cross
Country |
Climbing
Wall 2 hrs |
8 |
Power
/ Endurance |
REST
DAY |
60 minutes
running |
Cross
Country |
60 minutes
running |
REST
DAY |
60 minutes
running |
Climbing
Wall 2 hrs |
9 |
Power
/ Endurance |
60 minutes
running |
REST
DAY |
Cross
Country |
60 minutes
running |
REST
DAY |
60 minutes
running |
Climbing
Wall 2 hrs |
10 |
Warm
Down |
REST
DAY |
60 minutes
running |
REST
DAY |
Cross
Country |
REST
DAY |
45
minutes
running |
REST
DAY |
11 |
THE
COURSE |
Climbing |
Climbing |
Climbing |
Climbing |
Climbing |
REST
DAY |
REST
DAY |
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Training
planner 4b - 'Endurance Mountain Fitness'
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Aimed at: This
is the big 10 week training planner that builds
you up for a two week or longer period of climbing
major Alpine peaks (e.g. the Matterhorn or Mont
Blanc), where your endurance and fitness level needs
to be higher, to allow for better recovery between
climbs over a multi-week duration (e.g. Mont Blanc
Autonomy course). If you complete this planner you
should be more than capable of running a half marathon
(on road) in a good time comfortably under 1 hour
45 minutes. It assumes your starting level of fitness
is as per end of planner 3.

Course suitability: For
all two or more week long trips in the Alps. |
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Wk |
Phase
of
training |
Day
of the week |
Mon |
Tue |
Wed |
Thu |
Fri |
Sat |
Sun |
1 |
Build
Up Phase |
60
minutes
runnning |
60
minutes
running |
REST
DAY |
90
minutes
runnning |
REST
DAY |
90
minutes
runnning |
Climbing
Wall 2 hrs |
2 |
Strength
/ Power |
90
minutes
runnning |
REST
DAY |
90
minutes
runnning |
Cross
Country |
REST
DAY |
90
minutes
runnning |
Climbing
Wall 2 hrs |
3 |
Strength
/ Power |
Cross
Country |
90 minutes
runnning |
REST
DAY |
Cross
Country |
REST
DAY |
90 minutes
runnning |
Climbing
Wall 2 hrs |
4 |
Transition
Phase |
90 minutes
runnning |
REST
DAY |
120
minutes
running |
Cross
Country |
REST
DAY |
120
minutes
running |
Climbing
Wall 2 hrs |
5 |
Stamina
Phase |
REST
DAY |
Cross
Country |
Cross
Country |
120 minutes
running |
REST
DAY |
Cross
Country |
Climbing
Wall 2 hrs |
6 |
Stamina
Phase |
Cross
Country |
REST
DAY |
180
minutes
running |
90 minutes
running |
REST
DAY |
Cross
Country |
Climbing
Wall 2 hrs |
7 |
Transition
Phase |
120
minutes
running |
REST
DAY |
Cross
Country |
120
minutes
running |
REST
DAY |
Cross
Country |
Climbing
Wall 2 hrs |
8 |
Power
/ Endurance |
REST
DAY |
120
minutes
running |
Cross
Country |
120
minutes
running |
REST
DAY |
120
minutes
running |
Climbing
Wall 2 hrs |
9 |
Power
/ Endurance |
120
minutes
running |
REST
DAY |
Cross
Country |
120
minutes
running |
REST
DAY |
120
minutes
running |
Climbing
Wall 2 hrs |
10 |
Warm
Down |
REST
DAY |
120
minutes
running |
REST
DAY |
Cross
Country |
REST
DAY |
90 minutes
running |
REST
DAY |
11 |
THE
COURSE |
Climbing |
Climbing |
Climbing |
Climbing |
Climbing |
REST
DAY |
REST
DAY |
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Training
planner 5 - 'Elite Level Mountain Fitness'
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Aimed at: This
is a 16 week training planner aimed at those preparing
for a 100km trail race or activity of equivalent
aerobic and physical commitment. Don't panic, you
don't need to follow this planner for any of our
courses. It is offered for general information,
for those who are interested.

Course suitability: This
is generally beyond the requirements of any of our
standard courses, except perhaps for bespoke projects
such as climbing very hard routes on a 1:1 basis.
This planner is more for ultra-marathon training. |
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Wk |
Day
of the week |
Mon |
Tue |
Wed |
Thu |
Fri |
Sat |
Sun |
1 |
REST |
15km,
inc 4 x 1.5km at 1/2 marathon pace |
Easy
8km |
15km,
mid 5km at marathon pace |
REST |
90
min run |
3
hour run |
2 |
REST |
15km,
inc 4 x 1.5km at 1/2 marathon pace |
Easy
8km |
15km,
mid 5km at marathon pace |
REST |
90
min run |
3
hour run |
3 |
REST |
15km,
inc 2 x 3km at 1/2 marathon pace |
Easy
8km |
15km,
mid 5km at marathon pace |
REST |
90
min run |
3
hour run |
4 |
REST |
12km,
inc 3 x 1.5km at 1/2 marathon pace |
Easy
8km |
10km,
mid 3km at marathon pace |
REST |
90
min run |
2
hour run |
5 |
REST |
15km,
inc 6 x 1.5km at 1/2 marathon pace |
Easy
8km |
15km,
mid 5km at marathon pace |
REST |
4
hour run |
3
hour run |
6 |
REST |
15km,
inc 6 x 1.5km at 1/2 marathon pace |
Easy
8km |
15km,
mid 5km at marathon pace |
REST |
4
hour run |
3
hour run |
7 |
REST |
15km,
inc 6 x 1.5km at 1/2 marathon pace |
Easy
8km |
15km,
mid 5km at marathon pace |
REST |
4
hour run |
3
hour run |
8 |
REST |
15km,
inc 3 x 3km at 1/2 marathon pace |
Easy
8km |
15km,
mid 5km at marathon pace |
REST |
2
hour run |
3
hour run |
9 |
REST |
15km,
inc 6 x 1.5km at 1/2 marathon pace |
Easy
8km |
15km,
mid 5km at marathon pace |
REST |
4
hour run |
3
hour run |
10 |
REST |
15km,
inc 6 x 1.5km at 1/2 marathon pace |
Easy
8km |
15km,
mid 5km at marathon pace |
REST |
4
hour run |
4
hour run |
11 |
REST |
15km,
inc 3 x 3km at 1/2 marathon pace |
Easy
8km |
15km,
mid 5km at marathon pace |
REST |
3
hour run |
3
hour run |
12 |
REST |
15km,
inc 6 x 1.5km at 1/2 marathon pace |
Easy
8km |
15km,
mid 5km at marathon pace |
REST |
4
hour run |
5
hour run |
13 |
REST |
15km,
inc 6 x 1.5km at 1/2 marathon pace |
Easy
8km |
15km,
mid 5km at marathon pace |
REST |
4
hour run |
5
hour run |
14 |
REST |
15km,
inc 4 x 1.5km at 1/2 marathon pace |
Easy
8km |
15km,
mid 5km at marathon pace |
REST |
2
hour run |
2
hour run |
15 |
REST |
12km,
inc 3 x 1.5km at 1/2 marathon pace |
Easy
8km |
12km,
mid 5km at marathon pace |
REST |
2
hour run |
1
hour jog |
16 |
REST |
10km,
inc 1 x 5km at 1/2 marathon pace |
Easy
8km |
Easy
5km |
REST |
REST |
RACE |
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Fitness reality check |
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The Hard Facts

Many of those who are thinking of booking a Mont Blanc trip, find our 'Hard Facts' booklet useful. |
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It is an open and honest reality check. We encourage all climbers to give it a read, and the information on training and fitness is as applicable for Mont Blanc, as it is say for a Haute Route ski tour, or an Aconcagua climb; click
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Read
this warning first |
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There is no single training plan that
will suit everyone. |
Some
people can get up and run a marathon with
no training, whilst others train for a year
and still fail. So don't worry if you don't
follow a planner to the letter, don't ask
what pace you should be running at, don't
believe that if you follow a planner that
you are guaranteed to succeed in your objective.
Every person is different, and has different
training requirements. You are a far better
judge of how fit you actually are, than anyone
else can ever be. We are not obsessed with
fitness on our courses, but are very aware
that you are spending a lot of money, and
valuable holiday time, so the fitter you are
the more you are likely to succeed and to
enjoy yourself. It is simply a case of stacking
the odds in your favour. |
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Notes
on training planers |
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RUNNING...
The tables above indicates runs of varying times (20 to
60 minutes). These are the actual times you should be
running for, and do not include warm up and warm down
periods. These add 20 minutes to each end of the session
(see notes below for further details). Running is running,
not jogging or speed walking. The aerobic demands of the
muscle groups when running are far higher than for jogging
or walking, and so better simulate the muscles cravings
for oxygen at altitude. Failure to run at a decent speed
is only cheating yourself. If you cannot keep up with
this schedule, then get medical advice. The running should
be on an even, fairly flat surface such as a pavement
or playing field. If you do not like road running, then
you can opt for footpaths which are softer, and cause
less impact stresses. From week seven, you will notice
that there is a choice of running for 45 minutes or cycling
for 2 hours. This is to allow for those concerned about
their joints or causing muscle damage. Like running, the
cycling must be at a decent speed, not just at a cruising
speed. Mountain biking is less aerobically beneficial
than road biking, which requires a more even aerobic output,
similar to long mountain ascents e.g. Mont Blanc.

WARMING UP & STRETCHING...
To warm up you should first walk briskly for about ten
minutes in order to loosen up. Then you should stop and
stretch each muscle group. Start be rolling your head
in big circles in both directions. Then do the same for
your shoulders. Next swing your arms in circles, first
forwards, then backwards. Hold you arms in front of you
and swing them back and level with your shoulders, and
back a bit further. Then put your hands on your hips and
rotate your hips as far as possible from side to side
in a circular motion. Next slide your arms down the side
of each leg whilst not bending forward. To stretch your
legs, touch your toes, and hold the position for 10 seconds
each time. Then to loosen your quads (thigh muscles) do
several controlled squats and straightens to your full
height. Finally lift each foot of the floor and rotate
the ankle in circles, both ways. These stretches will
have exercised every muscle group. If any groups were
especially stiff then warm them up further. After the
stretches you should walk briskly for another few minutes
to get your body temperature up slightly to protect the
muscles, then start your run. After the run you should
walk for at least ten minutes to cool down slightly, then
repeat the stretches, concentrating on the leg stretches.

CROSS COUNTRY...
The point of the cross country runs are to exercise different
muscle groups, to improve your stamina, and to provide
some variety in your training in order to keep up your
motivation. Each cross country run should be 30 to 45
minutes long, and should be over as varied terrain as
is possible for you. If you live in an inner city, you
can run along canals, through parks, and round playing
fields. If you live in the countryside, or have easy access
to it, then run through woods, along footpaths and bridleways.
These runs are highly enjoyable, and are a treat in the
midst of harder training.

CLIMBING WALL...
As outlined before, this is more an extra to your training
programme than part of it. Climbing walls do little for
you apart from building up flexibility, finger and muscle
strength. They do not build up your aerobic fitness. Apply
the same warm up and stretching principles for using a
climbing wall, as well as warming down. Failure to do
this could cause tendon / ligament damage which could
severely influence your course. Most good climbing walls
have instructors who can advise you on suitable training
for improving your wall technique. Remember that good
technique on a wall does not equate to good performance
outside on real rock, and so use the wall as a training
tool rather than a real measure of level of skill.

REST DAYS ...
A day of rest does not mean undoing all the good of the
training days. Eat good food, rehydrate yourself, and
still do all the stretching, as there is a tendancy for
muscles to get stiff when they aren't used. Perhaps the
best description for this day is active rest, as it is
best for your body to keep doing something, be it a long
walk with the dog, or even a day shopping. Watching the
TV all day and being a couch potato really won't help.
For those who enjoy using gyms, the active rest days are
a good day to go the the gym for strength and toning exercises.

SCHEDULE CHANGES ...
The schedule above is an ideal, but of course we accept
that you have busy lives and other commitments which will
impact on the training. If you have to miss a session,
then you must catch up before the end of the week. An
ideal day for this is on the Sunday instead of going to
the climbing wall. We cannot enforce this schedule on
you any more than saying that you paid for the course,
and you are wasting your money by arriving with low fitness.
We won't allow you to attempt a climb if we think that
you are not fit enough to be safe on it. We can't say
any fairer than that...

THE USE OF GYMS...
Many people arrive on courses having done all their training
inside in a gym, and then they wonder why they struggle
on the course. Even on a good treadmill or rowing machine
it is very hard to simulate training outside, and the
effects are different. For example outside you have air
blowing past you, so can regulate your heat and avoid
dehydrating. Also you encounter different terrain, even
if it is pavements and roads. In the gym you cannot judge
your speed well, and it is easy to dehydrate, causing
muscle fatigue and lack of motivation. If you are a dedicated
gym user, perhaps the best compromise is to only use the
gym when there is bad weather outside.

GOT ANY QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions about the level of fitness you
should be for a course, or about the training planners
then please get in touch, and one of the guiding team
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of the weather windows on any day, to maximise your
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talk about your plans with an experienced course advisor
face to face. In an increasingly virtual world, we know
our clients value speaking to real people, getting open
and honest advice. The vast majority of our clients are
British, and our office and outdoor store is based in
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