Intro to Trail Running

Intro to Trail Running

Are you new to trails, or new to trails in Calgary? Do you want to make some new trail and running friends, and get out on the awesome Urban trail network that Calgary has to offer?

In 2020, we are offering a 10 week Intro to Trails Clinic, that ends with a 5 Peaks race in beautiful Canmore. Each week we’ll meet up for a run, and some coaching time in different parks around Calgary.

What is included:

• One run and coaching session per week
• Entry into 5 Peaks Canmore 1: Sport, Enduro or Half distance (valued at $55 or more)
• A training plan for the distance of your choice
• Advice on all things trail running, including: fueling, technique, shoes and gear, injury prevention, strength training from expert guest speakers

• April 7 - Week 1 - Weaslehead
• April 14 - Week 2 - Nosehill
• April 21 - Week 3 - Fish Creek
• April 28 - Week 4 - Bowmont
• May 5 - Week 5 - Edworthy
• May 12 - Week 6 - Weaslehead
• May 19 - Week 7 - Nosehill
• May 26 - Week 8 - Fish Creek
• June 2 - Week 9 - Bowmont
• June 5 - Canmore #1 Race
• June 9 - Week 10 - Edworthy (wrap up run and get together)

To keep the groups small and stay within the current Covid Guidelines, we will be splitting into two groups. I'll talk to you and determine the best group after registration.

6:00-7:00 - Group 1 run

7:00-7:30 - Group 1 talk / learning session

7:30-8:00 - Group 2 talk / learning session

8:00-9:00 - Group 2 run

I would prefer to split the groups by experience / abilities whenever possible.

Group 1 - beginner and Sport group

Group 2 - more experienced Enduro or Half group

Coached by: Terry Toffelmire.

Terry has run for 20+ years and has run countless marathons, and 8 Ultras including the Canadian Death Race in 2019. She's a mom to two girls and works full time, so she's no stranger to a busy lifestyle. In 2017 she fulfilled one of her dreams and ran the Boston Marathon (after qualifying in Calgary the year before). Since then, she's been almost exclusively running on trails, and loving it. Terry is a 5 Peaks ambassador, and is excited to share all her favorite trails around Calgary with you. She is passionate about learning more about injury prevention and training techniques. Terry promises to pull from all her local resources and experts to share all that they know about running and the trails.