2013 Trail Running Clinics

Welcome to Peakprints Trail Running! Offering safe and fun clinics for those wanting to give trail running, and even racing, a try! The goal of these clinics is to introduce you to the exhilarating and self-fulfilling sport of trail running, expose you to the varied terrain and challenges of running off road, and prepare you for some or all of the trail runs in the upcoming 2013 Central Alberta 5 Peaks Trail Running Series!

Your two dedicated clinic leaders, Sandi Seto and Marisa Norona, are both experienced runners, on and off the road, are seasoned 5 Peaks race series competitors, and have a wealth of knowledge in the areas of sport training, racing, and well-being. Come on out and feel the joy of running in nature; join us for our 2013 trail running clinics in preparation for 5 Peaks or your other trail running adventures this summer!

Clinic Details

6 informative clinics will be offered this year from May to September. Each clinic will focus on a particular topic related to trail running and racing; we will begin each session with a short discussion from our leaders/guest speakers, then participants will have an opportunity to get out on the trails with the leaders, in a safe and comfortable environment, to give it a try. Clinic locations will vary between trails in and around Calgary and the local mountains. Clinics are geared towards beginners, however, all are welcome. Participants should have the ability to and feel comfortable running (at whatever pace) for 40 minutes on roads.

Drop into each clinic for $10 per clinic, or make the commitment to trail running this year and sign up for the Peakprints package: all 6 clinics for only $50.
Peakprints Package participants will receive a special 5 Peaks souvenir, and all clinic participants will have a chance to win a variety of fantastic draw prizes from our sponsors (free race entries, 5 Peaks souvenirs, trail shoe coupons, other various sports clothing and equipment)! Back by popular demand: a free 5 Peaks race entry will be given to the first 5 participants to register for the Peakprints Clinic Package, and all participants can use a special Peakprints discount code to register for any of this season's 5 Peaks events across Canada! Thanks, 5 Peaks!

Through our partnership with Strides Running Store, additional free casual trail runs (one a month) will be available to our clinic participants. These runs typically happen on the first Saturday of each month, starting in May. To get all the details and to be added to their trail run mailing list, email Strides at run@stridesrunning.com .

Grizzly Mountain Events, another one of our fantastic sponsors, will also be offering additional trail runs on Sundays starting in June out at the Canmore Nordic Centre, yet another opportunity for our clinic participants to get out in a group setting for more trail runs! More details regarding these runs will be sent to clinic participants as the information becomes available.

Sign Me Up!

Detailed information on each clinic will be posted on this blog site a few weeks prior to each clinic date. Sign up as a "follower" and check here regularly for all the details. You can "drop-in" to any of our clinics and just pay on the day. However, if you know that you are coming out, please email us at: peakprintstrailrunning@gmail.com so we can expect you and have you sign a waiver! If you are interested in taking advantage of our great "Peakprints Package" deal, please also email us, and we will sign you up. We will then send you a waiver and information form to complete and bring to your first clinic. If you have any questions or concerns about the clinics or package, once again, email us!

2013 Schedule at a Glance

NUTS & BOLTS OF TRAIL RUNNING
Friday, May 10th - 6pm (North Glenmore Park)

5 Peaks Series Race #1 - Saturday, May 18th - COP

CLIMBING & DESCENDING TECHNIQUES
Friday, May 31st - 6pm (Nosehill Park)

5 Peaks Series Race #2 - Saturday, June 8th - Canmore

BEAR SAFETY
Saturday, June 29th - 9:00am (Nosehill - DUE TO FLOODS)

5 Peaks Series Race #3 - Saturday, July 20th - Sundre

FUELING & NUTRITION
Monday, July 29th - 6:00pm (Bowmont Park, Silver Springs)

5 Peaks Series Race #4 - Saturday, August 10th - Fish Creek

STRETCHING & CORE
Monday, August 19th - 6:00pm (Cochrane Ranche)

RACE STRATEGIES
Saturday, September 7th - 9:30am (Station Flats, Br. Creek)

5 Peaks Series Race #5 - Saturday, Sept. 14th - Canmore
BLITZ Duathlon - Saturday, Sept. 21st - Bragg Creek



2013 Peakprints Trail Running Group

Aug 22, 2010

Clinic #12, Sunday, September 26th - Bragg Creek - Putting It All Together

Our 12th and final clinic of the 2010 season will take place on Sunday, September 26th at 9:30am. Hope you can make it out to Allen Bill Pond in Bragg Creek for this fun local trail run where we can reflect on how we've improved over the summer! Our plan is to run the Fullerton Loop - a 7km, return, loop. Stick around after the run for a few treats, giveaways and great conversation! Bring any last-minute questions you might have for the last 5 Peaks race happening the following weekend (Oct. 2nd).

Date: Sunday, September 26th
Time: 9:30am
Location: Allen Bill Pond parking lot, 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 Allen Bill Pond parking lot, which will be the first big day use parking lot (with view of Allen Bill Pond) on your left.
http://www.braggcreek.ca/kananaskis/westbraggmap.htm

What to Bring:
*A snack to share with the group for after our run (if you would like)
*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 & Sunscreen
*Change of clothes/towel for afterward
*money for coffee/tea afterward
*Completed waiver & registration form if this is your first time out
(will be emailed to you if you pre-register via email)
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Clinic #11, Monday, September 6th - Canmore - Advanced Ascending & Descending

Time to start getting geared up for the last 5 Peaks race of the season in breath-taking Canmore! Join us on Monday, Sept. 6th at the Canmore Nordic Centre at 9:30am where we will review our ascending and descending techniques, then head out on parts of the 5 Peaks race course to push ourselves a bit out of our comfort zone! Being the holiday Monday, let's head into the town of Canmore for a drink and chat afterward before heading home

Date: Monday, September 6th
Time: 9:30am
Location: Canmore Nordic Centre parking lot
Length of session: 90 minutes (pre-run talk & run)
Drop in Cost: $10 (cash or cheque)

Driving Directions:
From Calgary, take the Trans-Canada Hwy (#1) heading west for appox. 80 km. Upon approaching Canmore, take exit 93 toward Three Sisters Parkway /Bow River Campground and turn left at Three Sisters Pkwy.  Take your 1st right to stay on Three Sisters Pkwy, then turn right at Three Sisters Dr.  Turn left at Three Sisters Dr/Hwy 742 and continue straight onto Spray Lakes Rd/Hwy 742.  Continue to follow Hwy 742 for 1.8 km.  Turn right 210 m further and take 1st left into the Nordic Centre parking lot.
Address is: 1988 OLYMPIC WAY SUITE 100, Canmore, Alberta
Canmore Nordic Centre trail Map & Directions

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 & Sunscreen
*Change of clothes/towel for afterward
*money for coffee/tea afterward
*Completed waiver & registration form if this is your first time out
(will be emailed to you if you pre-register via email)
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