Benidorm Marathon 2008                               

Training and Racing Events with Running Holidays

 WHAT IS INCLUDED        PRICES

Benidorm Marathon  & Benidorm Half Marathon 

 

The streets of Benidorm will echo with the sounds of thousands of runners, as the 27^th annual Benidorm Marathon, has now been re-scheduled for 25th January 2009

If however you wish to train in the sun contact Running Holidays for your next race or training break on the Costa Blanca.

 

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The Benidorm Marathon Spain and Benidorm Half Marathon in Spain on the Costa Blanca,  are  rapidly becoming  the most popular marathon events in Europe. This is due no doubt, to the short flying time from the UK and cheap flights. With  the beautiful Spanish Costa Blanca weather at this time of the year,  more marathon runners are choosing to take a break or holiday either pre or post marathon. 

 

Running Holidays offer the complete marathon runners package. An event based UK Athletic coach, is also on hand, able to give you his coaching and race experience,  invaluable, especially  if it is your first time running a marathon. Running Holidays have local knowledge of the area and race experience, whilst giving full support, to and from the event.  We are  full time running coaches catering for all abilities of runners,  in a quiet location, just 800m from the beach, in the beautiful whitewashed fishing port and marina of Moraira, just 20min from the Benidorm Marathon

 

 

 

Benidorm is big and brash with the highest skyscrapers in Europe, a variety of  nightlife on offer, with many British night clubs. If you are looking to relax either before,  post race, quietly focus your mind on the race ahead, or put in some productive training either on the quiet scenic roads, or use the track,  then Benidorm may not be the place for you.

 

 

 

Moraira is the perfect solution to a quiet getaway for the Benidorm  Marathon race preparation, pre, or post race relaxation and training.  With our full support all the way, from transport to and from the event, to massage treatments and  yoga for runners,  helping you relax after your race. The only noise you will wake up to here, are the birds singing in the Pine trees, with the aromatic scent of the trees in the morning, helping you  to you feel refreshed and relaxed and focused on the big day ahead.

 

 

 

Whether you are running the Benidorm Marathon or the Benidorm Half Marathon, Running Holiday's qualified coaches and therapists masseurs and podiatrist are all on hand to give expert advice during your  break.

We cater for the seasoned runner on a European marathon tour, to a complete beginner running his/her first marathon event.

 

 

Combine the Benidorm Marathon with a 5 day race preparation package or a 5 day post unwind recovery holiday or simply opt for our special weekend race entry and accommodation support package.

 

Location        Central Square Benidorm

Time               Marathon  0:00am H/Marathon 00:00

Age                   18+ for Benidorm Marathon.

Facilities          Toilets / changing facilities.

Prices              Please e mail with your requirements                                               

Entry only      £00

 

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RUNNING HOLIDAYS offer you :

    Alicante Airport group transfers.

    Transport & full race support from Moraira.

    UK.A coaching advice and tips

    Accommodation on a half board basis.

    Daily guided runs.

    Race entry.

    Benidorm Marathon & Benidorm Half Marathon route maps.

    PRE and POST race coaching & survival tips

    Personal training assessment programmes.

    Goody bags – number – T Shirt

    Running Holiday T Shirt & Sun Cap.

    Yoga sessions for runners.

    Marathon Massage

  Benidorm Marathon Race results.

    Non-runner activities/discounts.

The race is flat with plenty of spectators to take you through the sights of Benidorm, through the town’s   streets, promenades adjacent to the huge sandy beaches, Benidorm is so famous for.

ACCOMMODATION

RUNNING HOLIDAYS offer our quiet hosted villa accommodation in Moraira on a B&B basis located 800m from the beach and town. Where you can be assured of a quiet nights sleep with massage and Yoga session available, to prepare or repair those legs!

THE WEATHER

The weather may vary in November with 4-6 hours of sunshine a day and perhaps a small chance of rain and can be humid . We find the Costa Blanca winters perfect for running and training, with many local races at this time, of the year.

EVENINGS OUT

Moraira offers chique street café lifestyle for those wishing to escape mass tourism and the discerning who wish top quality cuisine , with many rich and famous looking to hide away from the public gaze.  Moraira has it all, including blue flag beaches and an international marina all compliment this delightful whitewashed fishing port. You will be spoilt for choice to dine out, Moraira is in a class of its own and will most definitely leaving you feeling relaxed and wanting to return.

GROUPS

Moraira is excellently located just 40 minutes from Benidorm and 50 minutes to Alicante Airport. We are able to accommodate large groups and parties in either hotels or villas . Discounts available.

Non-runners are well taken care with of lots of activities and things to do.

PRICES

Prices vary according to type of break you would prefer and room share, hotel , villa or group bookings. Starting at £00.

CONTACT THE TEAM

If you wish to take part please give us your name, date of birth, male or female, postal address contact details and email. We will contact you to discuss your requirements.

 

THE BENIDORM MARATHON & BENIDORM HALF MARATHON

The Benidorm Marathon commences at 0.00 AM

The Half Marathon sets off at 00 AM

With both races finishing together it is ideal for friends and supporters to encourage and cheer in those difficult final gruelling miles to the finish line.

Hopefully you will manage to stay within the 5 hour time limit due to the local police wishing to open the local roads of Benidorm again.

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                       Warm Weather Training in Europe                          For your Benidorm Marathon 2008

Training in the UK for the London Marathon will usually start in the cold wet winter months. Running holidays offer marathon training & warm weather training camps for endurance runners, from beginners to veterans. So why not escape the wet UK and enjoy some warm weather training in the sun.

We must all structure our training around our present commitments. Unfortunately it does not suit all runners to do marathon training in the morning. You may find that you have to train twice a day or cycle to work in an attempt to train enough for your premier marathon. You will need a longer run once every ten days or so, although the majority of runners use Sunday for that longer training run. Training a different set of muscles on different days of the week is the key to running often. Do different types of run, vary what you do, you will be less liable to over train and less prone to injury.

Benidorm Marathon > Which fuel and why you need it?

Your body needs preparing with the fuels you need for your marathon and training. Although your body is liable to have more than enough energy to finish a marathon, you would be well advised to store additional carbohydrates within your body; an easy way to do this is to load up over a number of days before the marathon. There are many sports drinks on the market, try various brands, to find one you like, and test this while training in the months prior to your marathon. There are a number of foods which you may wish to try, on the months before the big day. Many runners take on foods such as Banana’s or jelly babies during races. You must experiment with different food and drink, remember a little often.

Build up the miles for your Benidorm Marathon

You should have a number of varied runs around your area, the length of which being dependant on your fitness level. Having a number of runs will help stop any monotony, which you will have over the coming months of marathon training. Remember though, that when you first start, it is not the number of miles covered but the time on your feet. The surface which you run on will have a direct impact upon your effort and speed, whether this is road, track, or trail running. Running is a high impact sport, especially marathon training and the mileage runners tend to put in. Trail runs through forests and nature trails are far more forgiving on the joints and are of course more scenic. A track is a must, for any speed or interval work.

Tips to finish your Benidorm Marathon

◊	Buy a good quality running shoe, from a specialist running shop. Many have running machines and they can assess how you run and give appropriate advice.
◊	Build up your training programme progressively
◊	Remember it is time running not distance covered, when you first start.
◊	Have achievable goals and objectives, keep them realistic.
◊	If you introduce anything new say, speed or interval training into a programme, reduce the overall mileage in that week.
◊	Always stretch before and after running, introduce Yoga, into your programme.
◊	If you are tired Rest, it does not matter what it says on your training programme.
◊	Any injury, get professional advice.

Marathon History

The Marathon has a proud history and is steeped in tradition. History records that in 490 BC a soldier named Pheidippides covered the distance from a battlefield near Marathon in Greece, to Athens in order to bring the news of a Greek victory over the Persians. At the end of this historical run he collapsed and died from the exertion.

The legend of the soldier was honoured in 1896, with a race from Marathon Bridge to the Olympic stadium in Athens, the run being the final event of the games.

Twenty-five runners lined up on that day, April 10th 1886, upon Marathon Bridge. The Greek, Spiridon Louis, a postal worker from the village of Marusi, did not disappoint. The enthusiastic crowd was waiting at the Panathenaic Stadium when he won the 24.85 mile race in a time of 2 hours 58min 50sec. He finished 7 minutes before the next competitor.

The Marathon as an event was now born. The first running of the now-famous Boston Athletic Association marathon's date was chosen to commemorate the famous ride of Paul Revere, remarkably similar in distance to the Marathon course as well as the fact that he also carried a message. The 24.7 mile course was from Metcalfe's Mill in Ashland, Mass to Boston's Irvingston St. Oval and was completed by 8 of the fifteen starters, with John J. Mc Dermott winning in a time of 2hrs 55min 10sec.

One could argue that the first London Marathon was in 1908, and you would not be wrong, but this was not repeated in 1909. Why? Because the 1908 London Olympic games hosted the first London Marathon

The distance was changed to 26 miles so that the event could finish in front of the royal box. It took another 16 years before the distance of 26.2 miles was introduced in Paris for the 1924 Olympics. This was the first time the Marathon was run over this new distance, but not the last

A Marathon Plan for the beginner

This may be your first Marathon. Or maybe you are training for the Flora London Marathon or a Marathon local to you. You may be running for charity, but what ever motivation you have, this schedule will help.

Whichever Marathon you start, you have to finish and we do not want to see you "drop" over the finishing line. This schedule should certainly help you to finish and still be feeling good.

	Week One	Week Two
Monday	Rest	Rest
Tuesday	20 minutes jog	20 minutes jog
Wednesday	Rest	Rest
Thursday	20 minutes jog	30 minutes jog
Friday	Rest	Rest
Saturday	20 minutes jog	25 minutes jog
Sunday	5 mile jog or walk	90 minutes alternate walk and jog

	Week Three	Week Four
Monday	Rest	Rest
Tuesday	20 minutes jog	20 minutes jog
Wednesday	20 minutes jog	20 minutes jog
Thursday	20 minutes jog	20 minutes jog
Friday	Rest	Rest
Saturday	3 mile jog	30 minutes jog
Sunday	7 to 8 mile walk and jog	10 mile walk and jog

	Week Five	Week Six
Monday	40 minutes run	45 minutes run
Tuesday	20 minutes jog	20 minutes easy
Wednesday	30 minutes steady and 6 x 1 minute fast, 2 minutes between each	30 minutes steady including 6 x 1 minute fast, 2 minutes between efforts
Thursday	20 minutes jog	5 minutes easy, then 10 to 15 minutes brisk, 5 minutes jog
Friday	Rest	Rest
Saturday	40 minutes jog	20 minutes steady
Sunday	75 minutes walk and jog	12 miles walk and jog

	Week Seven	Week Eight
Monday	Rest	Rest
Tuesday	2 miles warm up, 6 x 1000 with 3 minutes jog recovery	2 miles warm up, 6 x 1000 with 3 minutes jog recovery
Wednesday	30 minutes easy	20 minutes easy
Thursday	Warm up, then 2 miles timed run, then warm down	45 minutes easy
Friday	20 minutes easy run	Warm up then 2 x 1 mile timed, then warm down
Saturday	Rest	Rest
Sunday	10Km race	10Km race

	Week Nine	Week Ten
Monday	Rest	Rest
Tuesday	2 miles warm up, 6 x 1200 with 3 minutes jog recovery	2 miles warm up, 6 x 1200 with 3 minutes jog recovery
Wednesday	45 minutes easy	45 minutes easy
Thursday	Warm up, then 2 miles timed run, then warm down 5 miles	Warm up then 3 miles timed, warm down 5 miles
Friday	30 seconds hill jog down recovery x 15	30 seconds hill jog down recovery x 15
Saturday	Rest	Rest
Sunday	15 mile jog and walk	half Marathon race

	Week Eleven	Week Twelve
Monday	Rest	Rest
Tuesday	45 to 50 minutes cross country	20 minutes very easy
Wednesday	30 minutes easy	Warm up, then 3 x 1 mile timed with 5 minutes recoveries
Thursday	Warm up, then 2 miles timed, 5 miles warm down	45 minutes steady
Friday	30 minutes easy	30 second hill jog down recovery x 15
Saturday	Rest	Rest
Sunday	10 mile race	Jog 18 miles, take it easy

	Week Thirteen	Week Fourteen
Monday	Rest	Rest
Tuesday	30 minutes easy	20 minutes jog
Wednesday	1 hour cross country	Rest
Thursday	Warm up, then 3 miles timed, 5 miles warm down	20 minutes jog
Friday	Rest	Rest
Saturday	20 minutes easy	20 minutes jog
Sunday	75 to 90 minutes easy	RACE DAY

Start the long runs at the weekends as soon as possible and build these up to about 90 minutes. Variation is the way to build up your endurance - not just long runs but repetitions as well tempo running and some hill work.

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