If you enjoy running or walking, whether for fun or fitness, socially or competitively, then HVH is the club for you. We meet on Saturdays during the winter season (April to October) at the HVH clubrooms on Petone Recreation Ground, Lower Hutt at 1:30pm for club runs and walks. If you just want to check out HVH, have a go, or you are interested in joining, contact the club captain or just come along on a Saturday. New runners always welcome at any time during the season!
Fartlek, or Interval Training : Fartlek comes from Swedish meaning “speedplay”.
Interval training is a method of training where you alternate between high and low intensities during your workout with the objective of increasing your stamina and speed.
In this example, the work:active-recovery ratio is 1:3
1. Jog for five minutes…
Interval Training – to increase your speed
Fartlek, or Interval Training : Fartlek comes from Swedish meaning “speedplay”.
Interval training is a method of training where you alternate between high and low intensities during your workout with the objective of increasing your stamina and speed.
In this…
Warming Up before a Race
The Basics of Warming Up
It’s important to warm up your body before any physical activity. Warming up goes a long way toward preparing the body for exercising, both physically and mentally. It also helps prevent injuries.
The term “warm-up”…