Preparation

Taking on the Warrior Yomp is going to be a tough challenge. Many have never walked further than 10 miles let alone 50 miles in 24 hours. Preparation will be key to you enjoying and completing the Yomp.

We suggest that you start training immediately and that you speak to your doctor before you start if you have any concerns about your health or your ability to complete this challenge. We’ve worked with personal trainer.

Top Training Tips

Get into the habit of walking everywhere (to work, to run errands, to see friends), leaving your car behind, and avoiding public transport where possible.
Exercise at least 4 times a week – try other sports to provide variety to your training, while still building up your fitness.
Do your long walks on weekends and on varied terrain.

Find a training partner. Take turns being the motivator and planner for your training sessions. Also, organize some team training sessions to get to know each other’s pace, and to build up good team spirit.

Be safe. Always make sure someone knows where and when you are going, and when you expect to be back.

Get to know your equipment. Wear your boots or hiking shoes everywhere and train carrying a backpack to get used to the weight. If you are going to use walking poles during the Yomp, make sure you train with them as well.

Warm-up. Stretch your muscles about 10 minutes after you have started training, and again at the end of your session to reduce the likelihood of injury.

Keep an exercise log detailing the date, type of exercise, distance covered, and time taken.

The Warrior Yomp takes place on 16 – 17 November 2024. Make sure you have completed your maximum training distance by the End of October, to allow 2 weeks of lighter training so you are rested for the big day.
Training is one part of your challenge – fundraising can be just as time-consuming, so have a look at our fundraising pages for some tips and advice.

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Preparation

Top Training Tips

Get into the habit of walking everywhere (to work, to run errands, to see friends), leaving your car behind, and avoiding public transport where possible.

Exercise at least 4 times a week – try other sports to provide variety to your training, while still building up your fitness.

Do your long walks on weekends and on varied terrain.

Find a training partner. Take turns being the motivator and planner for your training sessions. Also, organize some team training sessions to get to know each other’s pace, and to build up good team spirit.

Be safe. Always make sure someone knows where and when you are going, and when you expect to be back.

Get to know your equipment. Wear your boots or hiking shoes everywhere and train carrying a backpack to get used to the weight. If you are going to use walking poles during the Yomp, make sure you train with them as well.

Warm-up. Stretch your muscles about 10 minutes after you have started training, and again at the end of your session to reduce the likelihood of injury.

Keep an exercise log detailing the date, type of exercise, distance covered, and time taken.

The Warrior Yomp takes place on 16 – 17 November 2024. Make sure you have completed your maximum training distance by the End of October, to allow 2 weeks of lighter training so you are rested for the big day.

Training is one part of your challenge – fundraising can be just as time-consuming, so have a look at our fundraising pages for some tips and advice.