<img src="http://www.eventcapture06.com/57643.png" style="display:none;">

Expolore our Bridge Trek Training Guide

 

Bridge Walk Logos White

Return to Bridge Trek

The best way to prepare yourself is to get walkinG!

The fitter you feel on the morning of your walk the more confident you will be in your ability to reach the finish line – and the more you will enjoy it.

Only you will know your current fitness level – and where you would like your overall general level of fitness to be. Increasing your stamina will mean your recovery time after longer walks are reduced and that you aren’t out of breath if your walk involves hill climbing. Building up your muscles in your legs too will also mean you can cope with up and downhill terrain whilst carrying a rucksack on your back.

Column ImageNutrition & hydration

A camel pack/hydration bladder is a great way of keeping yourself hydrated as you can sip little and often – it is something you need to focus on to ensure you stay healthy and don’t become dehydrated.

Look after your feet!

The majority of people who pull out of long distance walks do so as a result of blisters. Here' some tips from long distance walking expert Brian Smailes on keeping your feet blister free:

• Change Your Socks Regularly! Ensure you take plenty walking socks for the event both thin and thicker ones. If you are prone to getting blisters, then change socks every 10 - 15 km to keep your feet dry.

• Choose Your Footwear Carefully & Check the Weather: Always check the weather – if it is going to be very hot your feet will swell and sweat, making the likelihood of developing blisters much higher. If it rains, you will need a waterproof boot.

• Blister Treatment: Don’t wait until you get a blister to treat it – prevention is better than a cure! If you feel a warm spot or a part of your foot that is rubbing, stop and put a blister plaster on, ensuring your feet are dry before you apply it.

• Tape Up Your Feet! Many people who are prone to blisters tape up their feet/toes and any known hot spots prior to a long walk, with zinc oxide tape which is available at most sports shops. There are many online videos which give you a guide.

Foot Divider

Milestones to reach foR:

8 Weeks Before
o Get some new boots and your footwear sorted!
o Set out and aim to achieve two 10 minute walks per week
o Set out how you will exercise at least 2 times a week until the walk

Weeks Before
o You should have walked at least 5km in one go aiming for a pace of 3kph
o You should be walking at least 3 times a week for 20 mins or more

Weeks Before
o You should have walked at least 10km in one go at a pace of 4kph
o Wear your backpack for the walk, and any kit you plan on wearing on the event

Weeks Before
o By now you should have walked at least 15km in one go at a pace of 4kph
o Have all the kit required from the walk and know your socks/blister prevention

Week Before
o Ease off the training – give your feet a rest
o Have a quiet week – no late nights!
o Enjoy a week of lots of pasta & carbs!

Thames bridges trEK

The Thames Bridges Trek is a great opportunity to get out, get fitter, meet others, explore the very best of London and raise money for Crisis.

Check out the highlights from the event and sign up!

Click Here to Donate

Foot Divider

Click Here to Donate

Sign Up for the Trek!

Join Cisco and Cisilion on the 25km Trek along the Thames today.

 

 Sign Up Today!

 


Supporting Crisis Logo JPG

Cisco Cisilion Blue Logo

 

MORE INFORMATION FOR CISCO EMPLOYEES, CONTACT:

Romy Grimwood: rgrimwoo@cisco.com
Kirsty Hindmarsh:  khindmarsh@cisco.com