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Marathon Seminar Series at the University of Ulster

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08 Oct 2008

The University of Ulster presents;

 

A Marathon Seminar Series

 

Are you thinking of running a marathon, maybe Belfast?

Are you stuck on were to start or how to plan your training?

 

Look no further – the University of Ulster are holding a Marathon Seminar Series in November for all ages and abilities, from beginners to club runners.

 

The series will be presented by John T Glover, UKA Master Coach & Official Measurer of the Belfast Course along with Sports Dietician Sharon Madigan, Sports Psychologist Mary Margaret Meade and Sports Physiotherapist Chris Bleakley.

Up and Running, Belfast, will also be on hand to deliver information on correct footwear and clothing.

 

The Seminar Series will include 4 seminars:

 

Week 1; 5^th November 7.00pm-9.00pm

The Challenge: Where/When/Why, Goal setting & Commitment - John T Glover

Equipment: Footwear & clothing (including gait analysis) – Up & Running.

 

Week 2; 12^th November 7.00pm-9.00pm

The Plan: how many weeks? Training type and pace – John T Glover

Nutrition: Diet, hydration, race day intake – Sharon Madigan, Sports Dietician

 

Week 3; 19^th November 7.00pm-9.00pm

Race Day Preparation – John T Glover

Injury Prevention (including practical) – Chris Bleakley Sports Physiotherapist

 

Week 4; 26^th November 7.00pm-9.00pm

Belfast mile by mile - information from the official course measurer – John T Glover

Sports Psychology – Training and race day preparation – Mary Margaret Meade Sports Psycologist.

 

Full seminar series £40, or £12.50 per single seminar.

 

 

For more information on the series or to secure your place please contact;

Kerry Harty

Athletics Development Officer

Athletics Northern Ireland & the University of Ulster

 K.Harty@ulster.ac.uk