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The Jonathan Hibbert Foundation has planned our biggest event yet to raise funds for this year's tournament. Come and walk with the family from London to Brighton on Saturday 20th September 2008. The JHF is hoping to raise £10,000 from the 87km walk to pay for the additional equipment required to host our biggest tournament yet for the 400+ students that are expected at tournament 2009. The tournament now in its fourth year hopes to build on its previous success to allow more students to compete and showcase their talents. The tournament which started with 137 players in its first year received applications from 300+ students to take part in tournament 2008.
The mammoth of all sponsored walks is open to all participants looking for a real challenge starts at 6am from Big Ben to the footpath parallel to Ditchling Road at 'The Level' in Brighton. If 87km sounds a little too much for you then we are happy for participants to choose a distance more to suited to their age and levels of stamina, as long as you are prepared to raise money for the fund in this unique charity event
Still want to help but can’t make the 20th - Why not support us by, getting sponsored to walk to school, sponsor your teacher to walk around school in fancy dress for a day, ha ha, get together with friends, or walk to work and get sponsored. Walking for charity is brilliant motivation to get fit whilst doing your bit for others and teaches the young the importance of giving.
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Training programme
Training will ensure that you are physically prepared and able to complete the challenge safely. It will also greatly contribute to your enjoyment of the event.
Don’t forget that, even if you are accustomed to walking, you will probably not be used to walking for what could be twelve hours plus on uneven ground. You should aim to increase your fitness levels to prepare yourself for this type of challenge.
Medical check-up Before you start on a new training programme, it is always a good idea to consult with your local doctor. You may wish to take your proposed training programme along with you so the doctor knows the level of training you are hoping to carry out
Stretching. Tight muscles hurt and perform less efficiently. They are also more prone to injury. The more you strive to prevent muscle tiredness, the better off you will be. In order to help improve flexibility in your muscles and joints we recommend a thorough warm up prior to walking (in order to warm up for a walk, begin strolling at a more leisurely pace for up to five minutes). Additionally, while walking try to stretch regularly (we recommend five minutes’ stretching for every hour that you walk). Try to make stretching a habit through your training. You will find that it will pay real dividends in the long run..
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