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Half Marathon Intermediate Training Plan - RNLI

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Half Marathon <strong>Intermediate</strong>Training PlanMobilitySome basic actions to put the limbs through the range of movement that the main session requires willensure that the joints are loosened up, lubricated and will function more efficiently.Main sessionThis will form the bulk of the training session. For example: a brisk 15 minute run.Cool-downThe cool-down should be at a lower intensity than the main session and should bring the bodytemperature and heart rate closer to pre-exercise levels. Waste by-products of exercise will be flushedfrom the muscles and tissues, accelerating recovery before the next training session.For example: the cool-down should be a minimum of 5-10 minutes light CV.Jogging or walking is ideal.FlexibilityStretching exercises should be carried out after the main sessionand cool-down as the body is in a greater state of relaxationthan at the beginning of the session. 5-10 minutes spentstretching the muscles worked will maintain suppleness.realbuzz.com 14Training continued...

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