From Pavement to Trail: A Trail Running Clinic

Trail running has many benefits. Physically, trail running improves whole body strength, endurance, balance and coordination. The softer surfaces can lessen the impact of running on your muscles and joints, which lessens many of the injury risks of road running. Mentally, trail running is a fantastic way to enjoy nature, add some variety to your running, and give your brain a different challenge. Spending time in the woods is proven to be beneficial for the mind and the nervous system.

If you're interested in trail running, but not sure where to start, or if you've done some trail running but would like to improve your technique, join us for this trail running clinic!  We'll cover trail running technique and strategies, as well as gear for trail running for various conditions throughout the year.

Trail running shoes are suggested for this clinic. If you don't have trail shoes, we suggest heading to your local running store, or starting with the trail version of your favorite road running shoe.

Who is this clinic for?
The clinic will be geared toward those new to trail running, focusing on fundamental techniques and knowledge so you can confidently get out on the trails! More experienced athletes who would like tips and techniques for trail running are welcome to join as well.

What to expect:
After a full dynamic warmup, specifically geared toward the demands of trail running, we'll head out on the trails of Stratham Hill Park for 35-45 minutes, stopping to regroup and practice key trail running techniques (climbing, descending, navigating rocks, roots, grass, etc). We'll finish with a cooldown to help your body recover and get the most benefits out of your run. All paces welcome, and no one will be left behind.

Cancellation, Refund and Weather policy: 

Clinic will go on in rain. In the event of lightening/thunder or other inclement weather, clinic will be rescheduled. If clinic must be rescheduled due to weather or to any other unforeseen circumstances, an option to attend the reschedule date or a partial refund may be provided at the discretion of the event organizers. If clinic must be completely cancelled by organizers due to low registration or other unforeseen circumstances, a refund less the Run signup processing fees will be provided. No refunds will be provided if participants do not show up at the clinic, or if your plans change and you are unable to make the clinic date that you signed up for.