People hoping to take part in this year’s Nos Galan Races are being helped on their way with a special running plan.
The Couch to 5K Plan – which can be found at www.nosgalan.co.uk – gives tips on how people can get ready for this year’s races, to be held in Mountain Ash on New Year’s Eve.
Suggestions for week one include a brisk walk followed by jogging and walking for 20 minutes, in the first of three weekly training sessions. By week nine, runners should be ready for a brisk five-minute walk, followed by a 30-minute jog.
Cllr Ann Crimmings, Secretary of the Aberdare Amateur Athletics Club: “This free, printable guide has been designed particularly for people who fancy running the race for the first time. We do advise participants to consult their doctor beforehand if they have never done this type of activity before.
“The 2009 races were a huge success, with runners of all abilities taking part, so if you’d like to take part in Nos Galan 2010, please try to register in advance.”
Runners can go to the ‘application form’ link on www.nosgalan.co.uk to download a form or register online, or call Rhondda Cynon Taf Events team on 01443 425700 for a form.
The Nos Galan Races honour legendary runner Guto Nyth Bran and follow a 5km route around Mountain Ash town centre. This year, there is a fun run, boys and girls races and a category for elite runners.
