Melbourne Run to the G 2008
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Melbourne Run to the G 2008
When: Sunday 22 June 2008
Location: Federation Square, Melbourne
Details:5/10/21.1km run/walk
Start: 5km run/walk - 9:20am, 7.5km walk - 9:25am, 10km run
9:00am and Half marathon (21.1km run) - 7:15am
Run Melbourne, presented by The Age, is Victoria’s new major community fitness event. Choose your own challenge — 5km run/walk, 7.5km walk, 10km run or a half-marathon through the most picturesque parts of our city. And whether you run it, walk it or just amble along, the further you go the better you’ll feel because every K you put behind you is another opportunity to put a $ in the tin of your favourite charity. Set yourself a personal fitness goal, get your friends and family to sponsor you and start raising funds for the charity of your choice.
Do yourself some good ...
Whether you’re looking to improve your fitness or challenge your personal best, Run Melbourne, presented by The Age is for everyone. Follow our weekly training program every weekend in The Sunday Age to help you prepare for this year’s event. The progressive training schedule will start in late April and will include a program for both beginners and experienced runners.
... while you do good for others
Run Melbourne is designed to connect Melburnians with the charities and causes that they care most about. With a little help from our partners at Everyday Hero you can now nominate to fundraise for your favourite charity, whatever it may be. Enter Run Melbourne today and do yourself some good while you do good for others.
Training
No matter what your fitness level or event aspirations, join our weekly training group in preparation for Run Melbourne, presented by The Age.Whether you are a serious athlete or just starting to exercise, these weekly training groups are for you. 5km, 10km and half marathon courses will be available to join. Three different pace groups will go out on each course, taken by experienced run leaders. This is a great opportunity to set your target and ask the experts for any tips and tactics. A separate speed work session is available on Wednesday’s that will strengthen, motivate and improve your speed and overall fitness.
COMMENCING DATE
31 March 2008
MONDAY FEDERATION SQUARE
Where: Atrium, Flinders St opposite Forum. (Melways ref: 2F H5)
Time: 5:45pm for a 6pm start
What’s On: 5km and 10km course with an additional speed work group.
WEDNESDAY adidas
Where: 283 Bourke Street Mall
Time: 5:45pm for a 6pm start
What’s On: 5km and 10km course with an additional speed work group.
SATURDAY MORNING FEDERATION SQUARE
Where: Atrium, Flinders St opposite Forum. (Melways ref: 2F H5)
Time: 8:45am for a 9am start.
What’s On: 5km, 10km and half marathon training that will build from 10km up to 18km over the 12 week period.
$8 Per Session or $70 for 10 sessionsStart to Finish training sessions will provide you with:*Coaching * General health, fitness and nutritional advice * Preparation advice and race tips * Leader to motivate you and assist you in achieving your fitness goals * Chance to run with your leader on event day * Structured training program * Great social atmosphere to ensure that exercising is fun for all * Exclusive training advice * Sponsor products
http://www.theageruntotheg.com.au