The Spring trail running camp focuses on bringing your inner trail runner out of hibernation. Preparing you for a summer of pain-free trail running, whether you run for the sheer love of it or you’ve signed up to an epic event.
Under guidance from our qualified coach you’ll learn how to improve your technique for enhanced performance this summer and get tips on creating your own personal training plan.
Coupled with a yoga flow designed specifically for runners to increase flexibility and improve breathing, you’ll be on the right track to a summer of hitting your personal trail running goals.
We also hold an autumn trail running camp each year to end your season in style.
3 days, zero-hassle and all this included:
- Short night trail run and two long trail runs with a professional coach
- Training & technique workshop with tips to improve your performance
- Yoga workshop focused on connecting your breath to movement
- Opportunity for 1-2-1’s with both our experts for personalised support
- Two nights in a cosy traditional Welsh cottage
- All meals included to keep you fuelled up
- 1 native tree planted in our woodland
Plus flexible booking terms as part of our Adventure Promise, including instalment payments to spread the cost of your adventure.
Check out the full itinerary in the tab above!
For adventurers who:
Are trail or fell runners wanting to prepare their bodies and minds for a summer of enjoyable trail running. Age 18+ only.
You don’t need to be a fast runner but you should be comfortable running on trails for around 2 hours.
Friday
Arrive at the cottage in Llanrwst, North Wales. Set in the beautiful rolling hillsides of Snowdonia national park, your accommodation is a stunning detached Welsh long cottage, with the original part of the cottage dating back some 300 years. The bedrooms are beautifully furnished to make your stay lovely and comfortable.
Get your running kit and head torch on, it’s time for a night run to get everyone warmed up for a weekend of trail running. It will be a gentle run and you’ll be out for around an hour. Just enough to experience running under a starry night sky, far from any light pollution, and get to know your coach and fellow runners.
Back at the cottage you’ll have hot showers and a hearty wholesome dinner waiting for you. Freshen up, tuck in and get a good nights sleep.
Saturday
Enjoy breakfast in the dining room, where your running coach will give a briefing on the plan for today.
Head out into the beautiful Gwydir Forest for a longer trail run. Guided by your coach, you’ll explore a stunning part of Snowdonia National Park. During the run your coach will be able to observe your technique, offering tips to help you get the most output from your effort.
The trail running camp is about enjoying great trails and great company whilst learning from experts. So there’s no need to worry about the pace, we’ll only go as fast as the slowest person. As long as you’re comfortable running for around 2 hours, at whatever pace, you’ll be fine.
Gather back at the hall for a wholesome lunch and a debrief on this morning’s run.
Top tips
This afternoon your coach will run a training and technique workshop, aimed at helping you to identify specific areas to work on to improve your performance. Together with tips on how to create an effective training plan, you’ll be set for a successful summer of trail running.
Time to stretch
Our yoga teacher, Kirsty Martuccio, will join us this afternoon too. As well as the mindful movement and flexibility associated with yoga, her workshop will focus on connecting your breath to movement. As runners we often focus on the physical side of running, but improving your breathing technique can bring great benefits in performance too.
Kirsty has developed a You will be guided through a yoga flow specifically designed to establish that connection between your breath and your movement. Enabling you to run more relaxed, and therefore for longer.
Enjoy an evening meal
After a full day of trail running and workshops, kick back and relax. Dinner will be a hearty affair to make sure you’re fully refuelled. Then you can enjoy curling up in front of the fire for a natter with your new friends.
Sunday
Morning run
Embrace the new day with an early morning trail run. Freshly loaded up with knowledge from yesterday’s workshops, you’ll be ready to start putting our professionals’ advice into practice.
The run will be a similar length to yesterday, so expect to be out in the hills of Snowdonia for around 2 hours. As before the emphasis is on enjoyment, not pace, and you can begin to experiment with the tips you’ve been given.
Today your run will include running through another beautiful part of the Snowdonia National Park – a pretty epic way to conclude your running weekend!
Breakfast and home!
Back at the cottage there will be a breakfast feast awaiting you! Bacon butties devoured, all that’s left to do is pack up your things and say a fond farewell to your new trail running buddies.
What's Included
- Short night trail run and two long trail runs with a professional coach
- Training & technique session with tips to improve your performance
- Yoga workshop focused on connecting your breath to movement
- Opportunity for 1-2-1’s with both our experts for personalised support
- Two nights cosy cottage accommodation
- All meals included to keep you fuelled up
- Voluntary trail clean in association with Trash Free Trails
- 1 native tree planted in our woodland
Supercharge Your adventure
Even more ways to take your adventure tour to the next level! Simply make your selections at checkout when you book your trip online:
- Private room: we can usually accommodate requests for your own room, please check with us before booking
- Additional nights stay: please note this is on a self-catered basis.
What you need to bring
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- Long sleeved running tops
- Thin fleece or mid-layer
- Long trousers / tights
- Hat / buff
- Gloves
- Windproof jacket
- Waterproof jacket, ideally with a hood
- Waterproof trousers
- Warm layers for the evenings
- Trail running shoes – we’ll be running on a mix of short road sections and hard packed trail, with some sections of softer ground. Fell running shoes would be overkill but useable. Road shoes are not suitable
- Head torch – useable light for running for at least 2 hours
- Rucksack / bumbag – to carry spare clothes, snacks and water while running
- Water bottle – for up to 2 hours running
- Dry bag – for inside your rucksack / bum bag
- Slippers / indoor shoes to wear in the house
- Towel
Note: it may not be possible to dry clothes if you get wet, so bring enough to keep you comfortable all weekend.
What you need to know
- Enjoy the reassurance of flexible booking terms, part of our Adventure Promise
- Bookings close 4 to 6 weeks prior to departure, or as soon as places fill
- You must be 18 years or over to join this adventure
- Travel to / from the location is not included
- Return transfers are available via prior arrangement
- The beautiful bedrooms are shared with no more than 2 same-gender people. If you prefer your own room we can usually accommodate that, though a small extra charge would apply
- The total group size will not exceed 12, to ensure you enjoy a small group experience
Optional transfers
- Return transfers can be arranged if you are arriving by train, air or ferry
- Please speak to our team before booking so we can discuss your needs
Getting Here
By Air
The closest international airports to Llanrwst are Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Manchester Airport
It is approximately a 1 hour 30 minute taxi transfer from either airport to Llanrwst or alternatively travel by rail to Llandudno Junction and follow the By Rail instructions below
By Rail
The closest train station to Llanrwst is Llanrwst Station
From Llanrwst Station, it is a 12 minute taxi transfer to the cottage
By Road
Llanrwst is located less than an 1 hour 30 minutes from the M6, M56 and M54 motorways
Free parking is available on site for the duration of your stay
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