Fitting training into your life

Obviously with work, family and fundraising commitments you may not always be able to get out training. However in order to get close completing a good training plan, it is very important to organise your time properly. There are plenty of ways to ensure that you maximise your training, even if you feel you have no time outside work.

You must organise your week to make time to get out to do some training.
Get up an hour earlier and go out for a quick walk with some stretching in the morning before work while it is still light.
Try an exercise circuit sheet to help build specific muscle groups.
If you can walk to work, do so. If you get to work by public transport, get off a stop or tow earlier than usual, so that you walk some distance each day. If you drive, park further away than usual, or walk a longer route to work.
Use your lunchtimes to take regular brisk walks or walk around your work area.
Find a steep set of stairs i.e. five floors of a department store/office block and climb them five times, at least three times per week.
Swimming, squash, badminton, fast walking and any other sport will also help get you prepared.
In the Gym
Joining a leisure centre where the local fitness instructors can design a programme specifically for you.
Most good gyms have walking machines, or even better a stair climber, where you can clock up mileage more safely and comfortably BUT do try to walk as much as possible in 'real' conditions and wearing your boots and a rucksack.

Note: Before using any gym equipment, please ensure that you are properly instructed by the staff at your gym / leisure centre.

You may not stick to the training guide exactly but you need to keep it in mind and to do regular exercise every week according to the guide. You will enjoy this challenge far more if you are physically fit, indeed, without training you may not be able complete this challenge.

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