🏁 20km Brussels Training – After Work Runs (All Levels 🟠🟣🟢)

🏃‍♂️ Sunday Vacations | Train Together, Finish Together

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Are you considering participating in the 20km of Brussels? Don’t want to tackle your training solo? 🤔
Join our after-work training group for a fun, motivating, and sociable experience as we prepare together!

Whether you're just starting out or you're an experienced runner, everyone is welcome!

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📆 Weekly Runs (April → May)

We meet for training twice a week after work:

🔵 Tuesday – Easy Social Run

🕒 18:30
Distance: 5–8 km Pace: Relaxed
*All levels welcome

👉 This is the ideal way to establish consistency and connect with fellow runners.

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🟣 Thursday – Long Run (Main Session)

🕒 18:30* Distance: Increasing each week

• Structured pace groups

👉 This is your key session to get ready for the 20km event!

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🏳️ Follow Your Flag (Pace Groups)

To simplify your experience, we’ll use the official 20km Brussels pacemaker system:

• 🟠 Beginner (≈ 2h15)
  Run/walk friendly — our goal is to finish together!
• 🟣 Steady (≈ 2h00)
  A comfortable and consistent pace
• 🟢 Intermediate (≈ 1h45)
  Faster for those looking for a challenge

👉 Unsure about your pace? Start easy — you can switch groups at any time!

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📊 Long Run Progression (Thursdays)

We’ll gradually build up our distance leading up to the race:
6 km → 8 km → 10 km → 12 km → 14 km → 16 km → 18 km 🔥
*A lighter week will precede the race to allow for recovery.

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🏁 Goal

📅 Sunday 31 May 2026
🎯 Finish the 20km of Brussels — together!

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💡 What to Expect* A friendly, international group 🌍

No runner left behind Natural pace groups

• A motivating and social atmosphere

👉 We start together, run as groups, and finish as one!

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☕ After the Run

Join us for an optional drink or snack! 🍹
It’s all about meeting new friends and having fun.

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⚠️ Practical Info

Remember to bring water 💧 Wear proper running shoes 👟
Join at your own responsibility Beginners are welcome!

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🌍 About Sunday Vacations

We're a Brussels-based community dedicated to creating social activities, hikes, and trips.
👉 This training program is part of our mission: bringing together people through shared experiences.

Join the Event!
Location: Merode (métro station), Brussels