Only HKU Marathon Team members 2009 can join the following seminars and
courses.
Weekday Training Sessions / Workshops (every Mon and
Wed)
| Dates: |
Every Monday and Wednesday from Dec 17, 2008 to Feb
4, 2009.
- December 2008: 17, 22, 29
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January 2009: 5, 7, 12, 14, 21
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February 2009: 2, 4* No classes on Dec 24 & 31 and Jan 19, 26 & 28
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| Time: |
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
| Venue: |
Stanley Ho Sports Centre, The University of
Hong Kong |
Vacancies are very limited and on first-come, first-served basis.
Please register now and get the best professional training and tips!
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Target: |
Runners at all levels |
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Coaches: |
Kevin Clark
Kevin is a professional triathlon coach and 2007 Standard
Chartered Marathon 10km ChampionOther
coaches:
Kevin will be assisted by other professional coaches to support
the training |
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Registration: |
- Limited places will be available on a first-come,
first-served basis
- Special Entry Pass will be issued to successful
registrants
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Quota: |
80 |
Seminar on Dec 20, 2008
Understanding Your Heart Rate To Improve Training
| Date: |
December 20, 2008 (Saturday) |
| Time: |
10:00 am to 11:45 am |
| Venue: |
Multi-purpose Room, 2/F, Henry Fok Health &
Fitness Complex & Running Track,
Stanley Ho Sports Centre, The
University of Hong Kong |
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Target: |
Beginner and intermediate runners, or those interested in
training effectively |
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Description: |
Heart rate training makes use of the fact that the demand for
oxygen rises with exercise intensity. Heart rate is easy to
monitor and offers a practical measure for assessing exercise
intensity. |
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Topics: |
- Heart rate
- Methods for measuring training intensity with
heart rate
- Theoretical lactate threshold
- Practical running session to determine training
intensity
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Instructor: |
Glen Matthew Joe
Exercise Physiologist, Institute of Human Performance, HKU
Glen, who holds a Masters degree in Sport and Exercise Science,
is the Exercise Physiologist at the Active Health Clinic. Part
of his role is to develop and run services provided by the AHC
including health and wellness, sports performance and physical
fitness. |
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Quota: |
80 |
Seminars on Jan 10, 2009
Seminar For Beginners - How To Prepare Your First 10k Race
| Date: |
January 10, 2009 (Saturday) |
| Time: |
2:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
| Venue: |
T3, Meng Wah Complex, The University of Hong
Kong
[ HKU Map: Web version ] |
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Target: |
Novice to running and targeted to finish the race |
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Description: |
The following will be covered:
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The bare necessities of training and preparing for your
first race
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Guidelines for training progressively
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Proper conditioning programme to prevent injury
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How to select the right gear for your training and racing
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Instructor: |
Mr. Kenneth Liang
Health and Fitness Officer, Institute of Human Performance,
HKU
Kenneth Liang is a ACSM Certified Health and Fitness Specialist,
ACSM, Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist and Hong Kong Coach
Accreditation Programme level 3 running coach. |
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Quota: |
100 |
Seminars on Jan 10, 2009
Seminar For Intermediate / Advanced Runners - The Pre-Race
Preparation
| Date: |
January 10, 2009 (Saturday) |
| Time: |
4:15 pm to 5:45 pm |
| Venue: |
T3, Meng Wah Complex, The University of Hong
Kong
[ HKU Map: Web version ] |
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Target: |
Intermediate and advance runners |
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Description: |
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Proper blending of all essential training ingredients
required to enhance running performance
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More in depth discussion about the physiological and
technical components of training
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|
Instructor: |
Mr. Kenneth Liang
Health and Fitness Officer, Institute of Human Performance,
HKU
Kenneth Liang is a ACSM Certified Health and Fitness Specialist,
ACSM, Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist and Hong Kong Coach
Accreditation Programme level 3 running coach. |
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Quota: |
100 |
Seminar on Jan 24, 2009
Nutrition And Hydration Strategies For Running
| Date: |
January 24, 2009 (Saturday) |
| Time: |
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
| Venue: |
Multi-purpose Room, 2/F, Henry Fok Health &
Fitness Complex,
Stanley Ho Sports Centre, The University of
Hong Kong |
|
Target: |
Beginner and intermediate runners, or those interested in sports
nutrition |
|
Description: |
What we eat can have a huge impact on the energy required for
prolonged physical activity. Not only is the type of food
important but also the quantity, quality and timing of intake. |
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Topics: |
- Nutrition basics
- Pre race nutrition
- Race nutrition
- Post race nutrition
|
|
Instructor: |
Glen Matthew Joe
Exercise Physiologist, Institute of Human Performance, HKU
Glen, who holds a Masters degree in Sport and Exercise Science,
is the Exercise Physiologist at the Active Health Clinic. Part
of his role is to develop and run services provided by the AHC
including health and wellness, sports performance and physical
fitness. |
|
Quota: |
80 |
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