01. Run with Maryann: Start right here
18 months ago Maryann Shaw had stopped exercising. Then, motivated by the need to lose weight, she started walking. Start training with her for a 10-km fun run in December. 02. Week 1 - Optifit programme
I started the Optifit programme last week, which is a 12-week programme culminating in a 10-km race in December. 03. Run with Maryann: Week 2
18 months ago Maryann Shaw had stopped exercising. Then, motivated by the need to lose weight, she started walking. Join her on week 2 of training. 04. Run with Maryann: Week 3
Week 3 has sped past. With the pace picking up in our training, I am starting to feel like I am working and pushing myself a bit. 05. Run with Maryann: Week 4
Maryann had a great week on the road. Here's how she did it. 06. Run with Maryann: Week 5
"This week, the main change we did was on our Wednesday run, doing a time trial over 2,5km," writes Maryann, who is training for a 10km race. 07. Run with Maryann: Week 6
"Our Optifit group met at Cecelia Forest this week on Monday. The session involved running off-road on the gravel road in the forest with quite a lot of hills," writes Maryann. 08. Run with Maryann: Week 7
"Our group met at Constantia Nek this week on Monday, and we did about 6km in the forest, on gravel/sandy paths," Maryann writes. 09. Run with Maryann: Week 8
This week's training session was "a struggle of note", Maryann writes. Follow her progress. |
10. Run with Maryann: Week 9
Maryann really had a good week and the difference from three weeks ago is really noticeable. Join her on her journey. 11. Run with Maryann: Week 10
Again, Maryann was impressed by her growing fitness levels. Join her as she prepares for a 10km race. 12. Run with Maryann: Week 11
How did Maryann's last week of training go? In this article, she shares her final thoughts before Race Day. 13. Run with Maryann: Race Day
Maryann has done it! This novice runner has completed a 10km race. Find out what you can do to achieve the same. 14. Races: 13 - 17 December 2006
Below is a list of races that will be run around the country between 13 and 17 December 2006. 15. Superstar success
On Saturday 7 April I run my first half marathon, after 6 months training as part of the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon Superstars programme. | 
