WORKSHOPS

Presented by Adidas TERREX

We've all felt that ping of fear while sending it on a downhill. The goal of this workshop is to help break through that barrier by practicing various physical and mental techniques to be able to bomb downhill bravely. We'll work on drills that help with alignment and body mechanics, but we're also going to practice getting out of our heads and enjoying that sweet, sweet, gravity!

Who is it for? All levels welcome.

Presented by La Sportiva

This workshop will be broken up into two 1-hour sessions exploring mindset and tactics for feeling ready and empowered to go trail running and leave the fear at home.

In the first session, participants will be guided through a mindset exercise to uncover limiting beliefs and work through fears that may be blocking them from getting out and enjoying time on the trail. In the second session, participants will gain practical knowledge on how they can prepare themselves for a 'worst case scenario' situation including an overview of communication devices and maps, how to call SAR, and useful items to bring in case of an emergency situation.

Who is it for? Beginners and anyone nervous about hitting the trails solo.

Presented by REI

We've all had that flash of worry. "Can I really be ready for a longer run/race later this year?" "How do I build up to that?" "What if I get sick of running before the event?" This clinic will go over some of the prep work and goal setting necessary to build up to whatever running event you have in the future. We will look at setting daily/weekly goals. Mid-range goals used to build endurance, confidence and see where you are at with training. Then your main goals, such as a marathon or ultra. We will also discuss strategies to vary your runs and training to stay motivated, as well as other tips and tricks for hydration, nutrition, recovery, and more.

Who is it for? All levels welcome.

Presented by Patagonia

Curious for a peek into everything that goes into creating your trail running gear?

Join key members of the Patagonia product team for a workshop on how to become a more educated consumer. This workshop will dive into a range of aspects that make up the product development process, including what goes into initial concepting, product design, material selection, fit innovation, product testing and gear repair.

Who is it for? Everyone! Runners, crafters and designers of all levels welcome.

We will explore those fabulous connections between body and mind. We will learn how to prevent and/or remedy common foot issues in a variety of environmental conditions and learn to make a foot-based first aid kit. We will chat about the vulnerability of long distance running, how to healthily push your body and mind…and explore what a mental first aid kit can be.

Who is it for? This clinic will be geared to ultra runners/hikers or runners/hikers who are interested in getting into longer distances, or for anyone who thinks this sounds like a grand time!

Presented in partnership with Shift Physical Therapy and Performance

We will provide an overview of common causes of overuse running injuries, the mechanical issues that contribute to pain and/or limitation with running and practical skills and drills to promote healthy tissues. We will provide information and take participants through skills and drills to keep running bodies healthy through trailside warm-ups, mid run drills and post run exercises to improve recovery.

Who is it for? All levels welcome. Bring a yoga mat, towel or blanket to sit on.

Presented by Arc’teryx

Fueling is such an important aspect of trail adventures yet it is often neglected or ignored. Kat will share some tips and tricks to help build a foundation of understanding of how you can properly fuel for your long runs - it's all about feeling happy (not hangry!) and avoiding that dreaded bonk!

Who is it for? This workshop will be geared towards athletes running 2+ hours at a time.

Presented by Adidas TERREX

Learn how to plan a trip into the backcountry, create your own run course & set your own goals. Learn how to prepare, pack & train, plan altitude nutrition and acquire permits to connect passes to peaks. We will discuss terrain preparation from long distance high altitude gains on trails plus leaving the trail to basic mountaineering, ridges and scrambling. This workshop can help those looking to get into the backcountry solo and those looking to plan group trips for friends of all levels of athleticism. We'll talk about establishing a base camp that works for peak baggers and lake loungers alike vs. the support needed to go out on a big day alone. Bring your questions about how to prepare both packing and safety wise for the backcountry!

Who is it for? All are welcome for knowledge! Keep in mind that traversing technical terrain and scrambling up to 4th/low 5th class terrain is often part of the summit approach. Prior experience in mountain running to make sure you want to commit to 12+ hours in the mountains moving recommended prior to embarking on a backcountry trail run. Beginners, hikers and slower movers are welcome to come to learn more about backcountry and get them to be a base camp crew for athletes looking to do the big days.