Your 6-week trek for tomorrow training plan

Name: Campaign Against Living Miserably
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At a glance

1. Week 1/2
2. Week 3/4
3. Week 5/6
4. Training tips

1. Week 1/2

Start slow and steady. The goal here is to build a walking habit and get used to your kit.

2 x short walks (30–60 mins)
1 x longer weekend walk (1.5–2 hours)
If you can, on your way to work, park further away or get off public transport a few stops away to get some extra distance in.
Focus: Comfortable pace, get used to your boots.
Top Tip: Start tracking your walks using a fitness app or watch. Link your Strava to your JustGiving page to automatically share updates on your training. It could boost donations by 111%!

2. Week 3/4

Now it's time to increase the distance and mix up the terrain.

2 x mid-length walks (60–90 mins)
1 x longer weekend walk (2.5–3 hours)
Add in other types of exercise, like swimming, squash, cycling (or any sport!), to help with your overall fitness.
Focus: Add hills or uneven ground if you can.
Top Tip: Get a friend or family to join you. It helps the time fly and keeps spirits high!

3. Week 5/6

You're nearly there! Now it's time to get as close to the real thing as possible.

2 x mid/long walks (90 mins+)
1 x full-length walk (4–5 hours with breaks)
Try to get to a hilly area with family or friends - it's the best way to test your equipment and get used to the terrain.
Focus: Carry your full event-day kit. Test your pacing, food, hydration, and recovery.
Top tip: Treat this as your “dress rehearsal” – same boots, socks, pack, snacks. Anything that rubs or annoys now will deffo annoy you later!

4. Training tips

1. Break in your boots early. Brand-new boots on event day? Big mistake. Walk in them regularly now, even just to the shops.

2. Find a time that works for you. Life is busy, but training properly is key. Why not wake up an hour early or use your lunch break to take regular brisk walks?

3. Climb stairs whenever you can. It could be in the gym, at the office or in a department store. Try to do at least five flights of stairs in one go!

4. Train your brain, too. 30km is as much a mental challenge as a physical one. Stay positive, set mini goals on your walk, and remind yourself why you're doing it.

Looking for more training, fitness or stretching advice? Check out Charity Challenge's brilliant guides:

All done? Head back to the Challenge fundraising hub:

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