Safe Training
The Kids Mobile Marathon is designed to be accessible to all children. The inclusion of the word ‘mobile’ implies that children from all Towns and Villages can take part. It is important to stress that finding a safe location for the 1km runs/walks is the responsibility of parents or guardians of the kids - Safety is always the No 1 priority. Please take the time to locate a safe area for the kids.
Suggestions would include back gardens, local parks or playing pitches.
The track can be ‘out and back’ in small circles or a loop. There are several ways to mark a 1km track.
- Use a measuring tape.
- A speedometer on a Bike.
- Or use the distances below as a barometer
Soccer/ GAA pitch distances*
Soccer Pitch (3 laps of average Soccer pitch) or a GAA pitch (2 laps + 1 length).
*Distances may vary. Check with Groundskeeper or use one of the methods suggested above.
As you complete your kilometres, mark them off on your Kilometre Countdown Chart (included in Pack). This will need to be done by an adult. We recommend that adult supervision be carried out at ALL times. Why not join in on the exercise..... Make it fun and healthy for everyone.
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Begin Running
Begin running under the guidance of a parent, adult, coach, teacher, etc
- Walk or run 40 kms in the 8-10 weeks leading up to marathon weekend. Use the training schedule for help planning your runs.
- As you complete your kilometres, mark them off on your Kilometre Countdown Chart.
- Come to the Irish Multimarathon on Sunday 4th July 2010 to run the final 2.195 kms of your Marathon!!!