SMH training program

When is training?

SYDNEY MORNING HERALD HALF MARATHON - 21km
Sunday, May 17, 2009

• Training commences on February 11, 2009

2009 SMH registration forms will be available December 2008

Please note, for the Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon there is a time restriction so if you're not sure of your current running ability, we are happy for you to join Can Too Run and we can assess within a couple of weeks whether you are able to complete the half marathon. You must be able to run the first 11 kilometres of the half marathon in 75 minutes.

What happens at training?

Each week, the Wednesday night track session focuses on a different area of preparation – such as conditioning, strength or endurance.  Each workout is followed by a guest speaker talking about a relevant subject to either educate or inspire Can Tooers – from nutrition to injury prevention, goal setting or what it is like to experience cancer and the work of Cure Cancer Australia.  The track session runs from 6:30pm until 8:00pm – 8:30pm.

On Saturday mornings, participants can look forward to distance road runs.  These guided weekly runs progressively increase in distance.  The training groups are broken into smaller groups so that participants can run with people or similar experience and/or pace.  This session starts out at about an hour and then gets progressively longer as the runs increase.

Through the remainder of the week, participants have a training guide to follow including cross training and core strength to make sure they have what it takes to reach their goal.  Can Tooers also have online access to their coaches during the week, should they have any questions or concerns. It’s that simple! Follow the program for the Run of Your Life!!

For more information on training please call on 0423 411 858 or email: info@cantoo.org.au

Where is Training?

EASTERN SUBURBS TRAINING PROGRAM

Wednesday Start time: 6:30pm (6:45pm 9k runners)	Track Session	ES Marks Oval, Boronia Street, Kensington
Saturday            Start time: 7:30am (8:00am 9k runners)	Distance Run	Centennial Park (Marathon sessions alternate between this location and Broughton Street, Kirribilli)

Please note: We anticipate that numbers for training for the half marathon and 9k program will need to be capped at the eastern suburbs training program. Registrations will be taken on a first come first serve basis. If you are interested in joining Can Too we suggest that you register as soon as you can to avoid disappointment. Once places have filled for the eastern suburbs location - participants will still be given the opportunity to train at our other locations.

NORTHERN SUBURBS TRAINING PROGRAM

Wednesday Start time: 6:30pm	Track Session	Chatswood Athletics Field: crn Epping and Mowbray Roads, Chatwood
Saturday            Start time: 7:30am (8:00am 9k runners)	Distance Run	Broughton Street, Kirribilli (Marathon sessions alternate between this location and Centennial Park)

INNER WEST SUBURBS TRAINING PROGRAM

Wednesday Start time: 6:30pm	Track Session	Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre, Edwardwin Flack Drive, Homebush
Saturday            Start time: 7:30am (8:00am 9k runners)	Distance Run	cnr Shore Line Boulevard and Mary Street, Rhodes

NORTHERN BEACHES TRAINING PROGRAM

Wednesday Start time: 6:30pm	Track Session	Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation, Wakehurst Parkway, Narrabeen
Saturday            Start time: 7:30am (8:00am 9k runners)	Distance Run	Mona Vale Beach Surf Club, Surfview Road, Mona Vale

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY TRAINING PROGRAM

Wednesday Start time: 6:30pm	Track Session	Macquarie University Sport Centre, Balaclava Road, North Ryde
Saturday            Start time: 7:30am (8:00am 9k runners)	Distance Run	Macquarie University Sport Centre, Balaclava Road, North Ryde

SOUTHERN SUBURBS TRAINING PROGRAM

Wednesday Start time: 6:30pm	Track Session	Location to be determined
Saturday            Start time: 7:30am (8:00am 9k runners)	Distance Run	Location to be determined