Runners can get advice from experienced racers and coaches at a series of free training sessions in the build up to the return of the Great Eastern Run in Peterborough later this year.
The Get Fit for Great Eastern training sessions will take place fortnightly on Wednesday evenings at Bushfield Sports Centre.
The first session takes place on Wednesday July 12 with the events held up until October 4. Each session starts with a warm-up at 7pm and will last for approximately one hour.
Runners can meet seasoned competitors who will be acting as pacers to help entrants achieve personal best times in the race which takes place on Sunday October 15.
Director of Good Running Events, Aaron Murrell, said: “Having re-established the sessions in 2022 and how successful they were, we wanted to bring these back again in 2023 in order to facilitate as many runners getting fit for the Great Eastern Run as possible. They were really well supported last year, both in terms of the pacers and coaches leading the sessions, along with the runners attending them – and they’re a great way to meet new runners, and build your training and confidence, especially if you are unsure of taking on the Half Marathon distance.
"We’ve worked with Tim Cook from Werrington Joggers, as well as Keith Gerrard, to tailor the training plan to incorporate the training evenings, and these are available for participants to download now from the race website.”
Runners do not have to be signed up to the Great Eastern Run to take part in the sessions, you could be considering taking part or just want some running advice. Target times for pacers will range from finishing the race in just under 90 minutes, to up to three hours.
Representatives from the charity Anna's Hope will be on hand also for anyone who wants to find out about the 5K Fun Run event, and running either distance in aid of Anna’s Hope.
Representatives from Sue Ryder will also be on hand with information on joining Team Sue Ryder.
Visit www.greateasternrun.co.uk for more information about pacers, target times and the free training sessions, as well as to enter the half marathon and Fun Run.
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