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Home > Get involved > Fundraising and events > Run for CLIC Sargent >Commonwealth Bronze Medal Winner and Olympian Liz Yelling has joined forces with CLIC Sargent to encourage more people to take up running as a way to keep fit and healthy. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced runner, Liz has some great tips and training plans to help you to prepare for your race.
"To be a successful runner doesn’t necessarily mean going out and running faster than anyone else. It means running at your own pace; controlled, with confidence, balance, rhythm, posture and style. It also means running on a variety of terrains, for a sustained and varied amount of time.
That is why I have written my guides and training plans for runners of all levels. Whether you are starting out with your first 5k race or training for a marathon, these plans will help you to achieve your goal."
Liz Yelling’s top 10 tips
- Ringfence your running time. You won’t get to the finish line without protecting your time. It’s important to you. Prioritise that time and stick to it.
- Get a mid-term goal. These provide you with drive and commitment towards your chosen run and help you gauge how your fitness is progressing.
- Rest. It shouldn’t be all hard work. As a rule of thumb for every hard day have two easy days.
- Plan your attack. Know what you are going to do and when. Your plan should be progressive, structured and if possible – supported.
- Variation is the spice of running life. Doing the same type of running can make your running routine boring and stagnant. Try doing some hill runs or some interval work to add some spice to your running.
- Ease the pressure - beat the stress. It can be a great stress reliever not to clock watch. Once in a while just get out and run for as long as you fancy at what ever pace you like.
- Get some support. Find a training partner or a running advisor. This can help you get specific advice from an experienced specialist and keep you motivated.
- Get the right kit. Specialist running shoes are a must for injury prevention. Layer up with comfortable breathable materials to combat the best of the British weather!
- Be patient. Don’t expect immediate results. Successful running takes time but you’ll love the benefits of looking and feeling great when they arrive.
- Be persistent in your running. You will experience highs and lows on your journey - that’s natural. Enjoy the highs and roll through the lows!
