Two Oceans Marathon launches TOM 2020 Training Programmes in partnership with the Sports Science Institute of SA
20 December 2019
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20 December 2019
Two Oceans Marathon launches TOM 2020 Training Programmes in partnership with the Sports Science Institute of SA
You’ve successfully secured your TOM 2020 entry and you realise that having a sound scientifically designed Training Programme, will help you prepare optimally for your TOM 2020 race and keep you at the top of your running plan.
The Two Oceans Marathon in partnership with the Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA) launches its 15-week training programmes for Half and Ultra Marathon- runners.
As TOM’s official Scientific, Wellness and Medical partner, SSISA offers runners six training programmes – three for the Ultra Marathon based on the medal you are chasing (Sainsbury, Bronze or Blue) and three for the Half Marathon – one for every level of runner – the Beginner, the Intermediate and the Sub-90 minute runner.
The TOM 2020 Training Programmes in partnership with SSISA are 15 weeks long and cover four phases of training – the Base, Transition, Peak and Taper phases. Colour-coded sections represent specific training phases, recovery weeks, race day and rest days. Included in the programme is valuable information for the runner that helps to prepare for and recover from a Two Oceans Marathon run.
Following this training programme will give you the best preparation and advice to get you to the start line on 11 April 2020. These TOM 2020 training programmes, will include some basic strength training advice and two sessions of about 20 minutes each should be done per week. This is helpful in avoiding overuse injuries and improving muscle imbalances.
The TOM 2020 Ultra Marathon training programmes include an extra two weeks post-race to help runners recover properly.
All six training programmes commence on Monday, 30 December 2019. Keep an eye out for more information on the TOM 2020 Training Programmes in Two Oceans Marathon newsletters, on the event’s website and official social media platforms.
Good luck! Sikunqwenelela impumelelo! Sikufisela inhlanhla! Alles van die beste!
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Notes:
The 2020 Two Oceans Marathon (www.twooceansmarathon.org.za) Half and Ultra Marathon take place on 11 April 2020
Prepared by the Two Oceans Marathon NPC.
Kindly direct any queries to TOM NPC Media at media@twooceansmarathon.org.za
