Lily Lake Lollygag Trail Run and Runners Clinic

Introducing Trail Running to our community with a 5 week clinic because being supported by local runners is the best way to get started! The clinic will wrap up with the actual Lily Lake Lollygag Trail Run Event included in your clinic price!

March 22 at DARC, 6:00 p.m.
INDOOR SESSION - TOPICS:
Welcome, intros, BASICS of trail running, GEAR, INTRO TO GROUP RUNS

OUTDOOR
Leader: CHRIS HERSEY
Running on Industrial Commission roads, Maybe 15-20 minutes with some stopping
Short easy run on dirt road with some puddles to avoid, easy beginner terrain to begin to practice

NEXT WEEK: bring a snack

March 29 at Tideview, 6:00 p.m.
RAILBED RUN
Leader: SEAN MERRETT

Park at bottom of Pleasant Street
30- 45 minutes with quick intro and stops to discuss
Easy beginner terrain with one tiny stretch of technical
Couple kilometres on rail bed, some puddles to avoid, one short rocky steep path

April 5 at Van Tassel Lake Trailhead, 6:00 p.m.
50/50 - WOODS ROADS AND SINGLE TRACK
Leader: JONATHAN

Trail head parking is at 859 Culloden Road
40 minutes – an hour
More challenging terrain, nothing too steep or super technical with lots of stops to prepare and reflect.
More rolling hills, narrower roads, some obstacles to stop and walk over, then onto single track with some rocks, roots and wet spots

April 12 at Van Tassel Lake Trailhead, 6:00 p.m.
LAKE LOOP – DANCING ON SINGLE TRACK
Leader: CHRIS HERSEY

Trailhead parking is at 859 Culloden Road
An hour – 1:15
With lots of stops to prepare and reflect
A full night of dancing on single track
Mostly flat but with some rocky, rooty and wet stretches
We’re all in this together so focus on CAMARADERIE – FUN

ON TRAIL TALK:
Ian and Sean: Other trail races and events

April 19 at Pt Prim, 6:00 p.m.
BROAD COVE ROAD – INTRO TO HILLS
Leader: IAN McDORMAND

Meet at Pt Prim lighthouse and follow leaders to Broad Cove Road parking spot
An hour (ish)
Learning the ups and downs – steep sections and how to deal with them

ON TRAIL TALK:
Ian and Sean: Advice on other gear you could consider for longer runs