The Midnight Walk is in aid of Grove House which provides care and support for people affected by cancer or another life-limiting illness in St.Albans, Harpenden, Hemel Hempstead and the surrounding areas. Midnight Walk - a 10 mile women's Midnight Walk around St Albans, raising money for Grove House

Training Tips

Get fit with Grove House!

Training in the months before the walk is a great idea to make the evening more enjoyable and will also help to increase your fitness levels.

10 Top training tips

  1. Aim to start walking more regularly, about 2-3 times per week.
  2. Start with a distance that is comfortable for you and build this up gradually each week. 
  3. Start walking with a friend or family member as a training partner.
  4. Warm up and stretch before and after walking.
  5. Wearing good comfortable trainers is important and will help to prevent injury.  Practise walking in these before the event to wear them in.
  6. Start walking more regularly; to and from work, during your lunch break or whenever possible!
  7. Drink water regularly when walking to keep hydrated, especially when walking long distances and in summer weather.
  8. Walk at your own pace.
  9. Wear your Midnight Walk t-shirt when training if possible to create awareness of the event and Grove House.
  10. Enjoy yourself!

P.S. Why not check out the Grove House Popdance warm up routine? Click here for more information.