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 2, 2013

Clinic #5 - STRETCHING & CORE - Monday, August 19th

Our next Beginner Trail Running Clinic will take place starting at the Cochrane Ranche Historic Site Visitor Information Centre on Monday, August 19th at 6pm.  Sandi will lead the group on a tour of these beautiful trails.  We will plan to run for about 1 hr.  The elevation gain/loss in this park isn't extreme, so it will be an enjoyable social run. See below for driving directions to the trail head.
 
We are excited that Brooks and Moving Comfort Rep, Lilian Yamasaki, will be joining us that evening to showcase some of their gear that is available for us trail runners!  After our run, Sandi will walk us through a good few stretch and strength exercises to keep our bodies loose, healthy and strong for all our trail running adventures!  Please email and let us know if you can make it!

Date: Monday, August 19th, 2013
Time: 6:00pm, sharp
Location: Cochrane Ranche Historic Site Visitor Information Centre
Length of session: 90 minutes (run 60 min max.)
Cost:$10 drop-in fee

Driving Directions: We will meet at the Cochrane Ranche Historic Site Visitor Information Centre parking lot. The entrance is off Highway 1A/Bow Valley Trail on the North West end of Cochrane, 700m East of the Hwy1A/Hwy 22 intersection. For most people, the fastest route will be to take Crowchild Trail North West out of Calgary, which then turns into Hwy 1A, about a 35 minute drive from City Centre. See Map

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
*Change of clothes/towel for afterward
*Bug spray and sunscreen!
*Completed waiver if this is your first time out
(will be emailed to you if you pre-register via email)
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