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Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure® would like to thank New Balance, the official training partner of the 3-Day for the Cure, for sponsoring the Virtual Personal Trainer.
Your 16-Week Training Schedule for This Week
| Monday |
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Rest |
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| Tuesday |
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3 miles |
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Easy walking |
| Wednesday |
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15 minutes |
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Cross-training |
| Thursday |
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5 miles |
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Moderate walking |
| Friday |
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30 minutes |
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Cross-training |
| Saturday |
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6 miles |
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Easy walking |
| Sunday |
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5 miles |
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Easy walking |
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New Balance Training Corner
Walking and running seem similar but when you look at the demands each activity places on feet and footwear, walking and running are really quite different. Walkers have a unique stride and should look for shoes that help guide their foot properly, from heel strike to toe off. And, though experiencing 50% less impact than their runner counterparts, walkers need more cushioning in their shoes where runners don’t. |
The right shoes will help you to maximize your 3-Day experience—from logging the miles during training to walking each step of the 60 mile journey. With every step, New Balance and Susan G. Komen for the Cure® are making excellent happen.
Through the sale of the New Balance 860 walking shoe, the Official Shoe of the 3-Day, as well as other items from the Lace Up for the Cure® collection, New Balance is proud to contribute 5% of the suggested retail price of sales to Komen for the Cure, with a guaranteed minimum donation of $500,000. |
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Skip to Your Fundraising Step of the Week: Add The3Day.org to Your Email Signature
Training Tip of the Week: Foot Care - Shoes and Socks
Proper shoe and sock selection before the event is key to keeping your feet healthy and preventing blisters and other problems with your feet. Buy shoes at the end of the day when your feet are a little swollen and ensure that your shoes are the correct size and fit the architecture of your foot. Have your foot measured for length and width for proper fit.
As you train for the 3-Day, you may want shoes designed specifically for walking. These shoes have:
- Thinner midsoles, because walkers apply less force than runners.
- A different center of pressure to allow for walkers’ straighter strike path.
- A smaller heel cleft angle since heel cleft changes relative to speed.
Plan on getting two pairs of walking shoes for training and two pairs that have been broken-in four to six weeks in advance for the 3-Day itself.
Choose a sock that pulls moisture away from your feet. Synthetic socks such as “Coolmax” or “Dryfit,” or wool socks are better than pure cotton for keeping your feet dry. Try wearing two socks or double-layered socks. Make sure that the socks fit well and don’t bunch up in any areas. Plan on changing to clean, dry socks halfway through the day. Plan on two pairs of clean, dry socks for each day of the event. If your socks are still wet, try foot powder or spraying your feet with antiperspirant.
Use powders that are especially designed for feet. Cornstarch has a sugar base and may not be a good choice if you are prone to fungal infections or athlete’s foot. You also may try Glide or Vaseline® to help prevent friction.
Your Fundraising Step of the Week: Add The3Day.org to Your Email Signature
Create an email signature for your personal email account that includes a short message about your participation in the 3-Day and a link to your personal fundraising webpage. For example:
Please support me as I walk 60 miles over 3 days in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure®! Visit my personal webpage at The3Day.org/goto/suziewalker.
Set up your personal URL right now in your Participant Center, to give yourself an easy-to-remember link like the one above.
NOTE: Each 3-Day participant is solely responsible for all fundraising efforts in connection with his or her participation in the 3-Day, including compliance with all applicable laws. Before fundraising, be sure that your fundraising idea or event complies with all applicable rules and laws.
NOTE: The health, safety and training information provided to you in connection with your participation in the 3-Day is not intended to replace or be construed as medical advice and any such information is not a substitute for seeking medical advice or treatment from your medical provider. Before starting any exercise program or following any recommendations, advice or other instructions regarding training for the 3-Day, you should first consult a physician and have a physical examination.
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