We can offer a lot of advice to anyone embarking on their
training for a 100 mile or 24 hour race. 100 mile races usually have a 24 hour
time limit, but there are also 24 hour races - ie how far can you go in 24 hours!
Subtle difference - a difference which perhaps only your feet can determine!But for Centurions, walking 100 miles within the 24 hour limit
is the goal.
There are many non-competitive walks in the "walking
calendar" here in the UK and abroad. The Centurions1911 website will try
and maintain a calendar of these walks which are an excellent way to build up
strength and endurance.
In the UK, many Centurions "cut their teeth" on Long
Distance Walkers Association (LDWA) and still participate in these events
(they are highly enjoyable). Whilst it is not always possible to
maintain "proper" race walking technique as they are on
footpaths and country trails and follow a route description or map, they are all
around 20 to 100 miles in distance.
Time out on your feet is always good
endurance training.
So HOW do you train for a "100" (or
even a 24 hours) ? What do you eat, wear, etc...
