Clinic #10, August 15th - Kananaskis Country - Race Strategies: Mental Preparation

Join us in beautiful Kananaskis Country for a summer Sunday (note change) morning trail run  as we prepare for the upcoming 5 Peaks Delta/Kananaskis race. We'll discuss mental preparation strategies for race day and check out some of the trails out on the course.

Date: Sunday, August 15th
Time: 9:30am
Location: Day Use Area, Delta Kananaskis Lodge
Length of session: 90 minutes (pre-run talk & run),
Drop in Cost: $10 (cash or cheque)
Driving Directions: 
http://tpr.alberta.ca/parks/kananaskis/pdfs/KananaskisValleyMap.pdf

What to Bring:
*Running shoes (road shoes are fine, however, as time goes on, you may want to try a shoe specifically designed for trail running)
*Water and a snack (bars or gels are good)
*Extra layers
*Insect Repellent
*Change of clothes/towel for afterward
*Completed waiver & registration form if this is your first time out
(will be emailed to you if you pre-register via email)

Clinic #9, August 6th - Station Flats, Bragg Creek - Intervals/Fartlek Training

Let's enjoy an invigorating summer evening trail run out in Bragg Creek on Friday, August 6th! If you are not already doing so, it's about time we began incorporating a little bit of speed work into our trail running. Speed work on the trails not only helps keep our runs different and interesting, but also helps train and prepare us to run faster, simulating the race environment. We'll begin our run with a talk on Interval/Fartlek training, then head out on the trail for a little "speed play" trail run.

Date: Friday, August 6th (please note date change)
Time: 6:30pm
Location:Station Flats, Bragg Creek
Length of session: 90 minutes (pre-run talk & run),
Drop in Cost: $10 (cash or cheque)
Driving Directions:
From Calgary, either take Trans-Canada Hwy #1, turning south at Hwy #22 and following road for 19 km into Bragg Creek. Alternatively, take Hwy #8 from Calgary heading west until it ends at Hwy #22 (Bragg Creek Road).Turn left (south) and follow road into Bragg Creek

Then, turn left at the 4-way stop by the Shell Station in Bragg Creek and follow the road until it ends shortly at a T junction. Turn right onto hwy 66 and follow it to the Station Flats parking lot, which will be on your right.
http://www.braggcreek.ca/kananaskis/westbraggmap.htm
What to Bring:
*Running shoes (road shoes are fine, however, as time goes on, you may want to try a shoe specifically designed for trail running)
*Water and a snack (bars or gels are good)
*Extra layers
*Insect Repellant
*Change of clothes/towel for afterward
*Completed waiver & registration form if this is your first time out
(will be emailed to you if you pre-register via email)

Clinic # 8, July 19th - Douglas Fir Trail - CROSS-TRAINING/INJURY PREVENTION

On the evening of July 19th, we'll meet for an invigorating trail run right in the city on the Douglas Fir trail! Be prepared for hills, stair climbing, and a whole lot of fun. We'll start the run off with an informative talk on cross-training and injury prevention specific to trail running, before heading out on the trail. Hope to see you there!

Date: Monday, July 19th
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Douglas Fir Trail, Edworthy Park
Length of session: 90 minutes (pre-run talk & run),
Drop in Cost: $10 (cash or cheque)
Driving Directions: We'll meet at the South Edworthy Parking Lot. From Bow Trail turn north on 45 St. Turn west on Spruce Drive and follow Edworthy Park road down the hill to the parking lot. 
If you are coming from the north, feel free to park in the North Parking Lot (at the corner of Shagannappi and Memorial Dr., turn onto Montgomery View to enter the parking lot) and walk across the pedestrian bridge (Boothman Bridge) to the south side to meet us.


What to Bring:
*Running shoes (road shoes are fine, however, as time goes on, you may want to try a shoe specifically designed for trail running)
*Water and a snack (bars or gels are good)
*Sunblock and insect repellant are a good idea!
*Extra layers (just in case!)
*Change of clothes/towel for afterward
*Completed waiver & registration form if this is your first time out
(will be emailed to you if you pre-register via email)

Clinic # 7, July 10th - STRENGTH & CORE STABALIZATION

We're gearing up for the next 5 Peaks race (in Sundre) on some fantastic trails in Fish Creek Park! We'll meet at the parking lot/entry point called "Votier's Flats" off of Elbow Drive and Canyon Meadows Drive where we'll walk you through some strength  & core stabalization points that are key to health, longevity and success in trail running. Then we'll hits the trails for an undulating course in this beautiful park.

Date: Saturday, July 10th, 2010
Time: 9:30 am
Location: Fish Creek Park, Calgary (Votier's Flats)
Length of session: 90 minutes (pre-run talk & run),
Drop in Cost: $10 (cash or cheque)

Directions: Votier Flats is located at the far south end of Elbow Drive, just south of Canyon Meadows Drive. See map attached for exact location and trail map of the entire park at: http://tpr.alberta.ca/parks/fishcreek/pdf/FCPP%20Map.pdf
Most of the trails in the area are gravel pathways, but we'll try and find a few dirt ones, too!
What to Bring:
*Running shoes (road shoes are fine, however, as time goes on, you may want to try a shoe specifically designed for trail running)
*Water and a snack (bars or gels are good)
*Sunblock and insect repellant are a good idea!
*Extra layers (just in case!)
*Change of clothes/towel for afterward
*Completed waiver &registration form if this is your first time out
(will be emailed to you if you pre-register via email)