#fastertogether: Get Ready to Set a New Personal Best at the Patras Half Marathon
Staying true to the spirit of #fastertogether, the Patras Half Marathon is here to help you achieve your best possible performance on race day.
Two months ahead of the 4th Patras Half Marathon, and in collaboration with Runner Magazine—Greece’s first running magazine with over 20 years of experience—we are hosting an informational seminar dedicated to runner preparation.
The seminar will present a practical and structured approach to building an 8-week training plan, designed to help you reach peak condition for race day.
Experienced professionals in coaching, nutrition, strength training, and recovery will cover key aspects of preparation, equipping runners with the tools they need to properly plan their training and address important topics related to performance and injury prevention.
The seminar is open to everyone—from first-time race participants to experienced runners aiming for a new personal record—as well as to anyone looking to expand their knowledge of running.
Main theme:
“Build your training plan and get ready to set a new personal best!”
A Q&A session with the speakers will follow at the end of the seminar.
Date: Wednesday, January 28
Time: 18:00
Venue: My Way Hotel & Events, Patras
Admission: Free
To help us with event planning, please register here: https://forms.gle/HKwxbAXtAwFGM4Ex8
If you haven’t registered yet for your race, take advantage of the early bird registration and secure your spot: https://patrashalfmarathon.gr/eggrafi-agones/
The seminar is organized by the newspaper PELOPONNISSOS and AO “PELOPS” of Patras, under the auspices of the Achaia Marathon Runners Association (SMAH) “Pheidippides” and the Patras Health Runners Association.
Hospitality Sponsor: My Way Hotel & Events.
On Sunday, March 3, 2024, the Patras Half Marathon organized an open dialogue with the theme “Running and Health: Tips for both seasoned and beginner runners.” The event took place at the My Way Hotel & Events, at 18:00.
The goal of the event was to share information about health and well-being through running, covering topics such as training programming, nutrition, psychology, medical support, and more. Specifically, among others, the following topics were discussed:
- Pre-competition check
- Cardiovascular health and the role of physical activity
- Training programming
- Warm-up before the race
- The role of nutrition in athletic performance
- Recommended dietary habits
- Key points of the training period
- Common injuries in runners, prevention, and treatment
- Practical training tips
- Management of daily training routine
- Managing pre-competition anxiety
The discussion involved specialized professionals and experienced athletes who shared their knowledge and answer questions. Specifically (in alphabetical order):
- Dimitris Theodorakakos, Greek Marathon champion and world cup champion in mountain running. Graduate coach of Classical Athletics.
- Dimitris Thodoridis, Coordinator of Medium-Long Distances at the Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS).
- Irini Babaroutsi, PhD clinical dietitian, sports nutritionist, PhD holder from Harokopio University of Athens, scientific director of the “Thermida” Dietetic Office, nutritionist for the National Track and Field Team, scientific collaborator of the European Handball Federation.
- Theodoros Betsos, physiotherapist – orthopedic therapist with manipulations – medical training therapist.
- Sofia Riga, Greek Marathon champion, participant in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
- Georgios Stavroulakis, MD, PhD, FESC, cardiologist, PhD holder from the University of Athens (specialization in Sports Cardiology).
Via video, a presentation from:
- Dan Benardot, professor of Practice in the Center for the Study of Human Health at Emory University.
The opening remarks will be attended by:
- Charalambos Bonanos, Deputy Regional Governor of Western Greece
- Anna Mastorakou, Deputy Regional Governor of Public Health of Western Greece
- Panagiotis Petropoulos, deputy mayor for Sports, Environment, Energy and Greenery of Patras Municipality
- Panagiotis Trigas, nephrologist, scientific manager of the chronic hemodialysis unit TRIGAS NEPHROS MON SA.
- Pyrros Dimas, Olympic champion, weightlifting athlete (video)
The discussion will be moderated by Nikos Polias, technical director of the Patras Half Marathon and winner of the Panhellenic Marathon Championship.
The main sponsor of the event is Trigkas Nephros MON A.E., the chronic dialysis unit. It’ s also supported by My Way Hotel & Events.
The invitation is open to all runners and those interested in learning about the benefits of running and hearing experiences from experts in the field.
Main Sponsor:
Supporter:
Information:
Tel.: +30 2610 312530
Email: office@patrashalfmarathon.gr
GU Energy Labs is once again our silver sponsor!
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Athinodoros Aigieus is once again supporting the Patras Half Marathon and will participate with a substantial representation in the grand celebration of the running movement, scheduled for April 7th in Patras.
Nektarios Argyriadis, president of Athinodoros
“Our common vision for the development of classic sports in our region unites us with the organizers of the Patras Half Marathon,” stated Nektarios Argyriadis, the president of Athinodoros, to the “PELOPONNISOS” newspaper. He added, “our club, founded in 2005 by a group of veteran athletes and marathon runners, works systematically for the revival of classic sports in Aigio. This is evident in our achievements with our athletes at the national level and, most importantly, in organizing major events such as the Aigialeia Half Marathon and national championships in long-distance running. Under these circumstances, we could not but stand by our good friends in Patras, whom we congratulate for their efforts. Moreover, the more running events come to Achaia, the greater the external focus our region gains, and more enthusiasts of classic sports come closer to the field. Good luck to this year’s Patras Half Marathon. We will be there again for the big meeting in Patras!”