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Training for the walk

This is a 13 mile walk that could take you over 4 hours, so it's not a stroll in the park! If you're not used to walking long distances, then follow our training plan to get you fit for completing the Starlight Walk.

General advice

This is not a race so it's important you don't start off too quickly and that you find the right pace. Don't get too out of breath and find a comfortable walking pace that you can easily keep up for the duration.

Keep hydrated. Keep a water bottle with you and take little sips. If you are thirsty, you are already dehydrated so keep sipping.

Last year some people reported swollen hands after their walk. Keep clenching your fists and swinging your arms to get the blood flowing.

What to wear

Proper footwear cannot be emphasised enough. Doing the walk in wellies, walking boots or normal shoes will leave you with very sore feet after 13 miles! Train in the trainers that you are going to walk in. Don't buy new ones just for the event because if they have not been broken in, they can rub and cause blisters.

Wear layers of clothing that can be stripped off and carried if you get hot. Wearing a big coat is not ideal.