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

		New Balance Training Corner You have just finished your walk for the day. Check the box!  Done. Time to go in and rest. Wait just a moment. Before you take off your walking shoes for the 3-Day, don’t forget to take a few minutes to stretch. Your body will thank you!
Stretching helps improve the flexibility (and hence range of motion) available at the joints. Improved flexibility equals improved muscle balance and posture, reduction in the chance of injury and increase in the blood and nutrient supply to muscles and cartilage, thereby reducing muscle soreness. A session of stretching can take less than 10 minutes and should focus on only a few muscle groups and should be centered on gradual repetition of the same muscles. Don’t forget to breathe, either! New Balance and Susan G. Komen for the Cure® are making excellent happen. So are you. Through the sale of the New Balance 860 walking shoe, available on March 1 and 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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Training Tip of the Week: Stretching
Stretching is the key to helping you maintain flexibility and avoid injury. You will be amazed by how much it helps your walking. To help increase your flexibility you might want to consider adding a yoga or Pilates class into your training program.

Some guidelines for stretching are:

• Warm up first (walk for 3 to 5 minutes).
• Hold each stretch for 10 to 15 seconds.
• Achieve the stretching position gently. Do not bounce.
• Only stretch within your limits. If you feel any discomfort, stop.
• Remember to breathe while stretching.
• The most important stretch is after your exercise.

Here are some stretching tips to follow while on the event:

• Stretch 5 minutes per hour.
• Stretch in the morning before you hit the road.
• Stretch at all the pit stops.
• Stretch waiting for the port-a-potty.
• Stretch at a red light.
• Stretch at a green light.
• Stretch when you come into camp.
• Participate in organized stretching in camp each evening.

You will find a list of recommended stretches in your 3-Day Walker Handbook.

Your Fundraising Step of the Week: Tribute Donations
Encourage your donors to make their donations in honor, support or memory of someone they know who has been affected by breast cancer. This is a great way to let them feel very much a part of your experience. In return for their donation, have them sign a shirt or a placard that you will carry with you on the 3-Day, or print their names on a twist of pink ribbon that you will pin to your shirt.
Visit the Tribute Cards page to print an acknowledgement card for a tribute donation. 

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.

Breast Cancer Fact: Susan G. Komen for the Cure® partners with or funds programs in 50 countries to end suffering from breast cancer.