Women’s Trail Running Retreat
Every winter I get really excited about snow and resolve to be one of those people like Sam or my dogs who live for winter. I pick something to train for and put my running shoes away. It lasts for about four weeks, before I miss running, usually noticing that I’m grumpy for no reason. I often go on a run out of necessity, to get the dogs out or something, and come back a new, more content person. So then I drop whatever I had decided to train for and instead keep winter a time to do what I feel like. The upside is that I enjoy skiing when conditions are perfect, remember what it’s like to be decent at something when I run when conditions aren’t great, and generally enjoy my time. The downside is that I don’t improve as much as I’d like in skiing, but each year I seem to accept it a bit more, while also gradually extending the time before I lose it and go back to running any chance I get. This year we’ve been skiing since November 8th, so when I started thinking of spring running as February began, it was actually an improvement from years past. Now, however, I catch myself daydreaming of solid ground beneath my feet, tank tops, and bare legs. I consider flying off to places in order to feel the warmth of sun on my face but also know the inertia to get out of town, let alone the PNW, is so high I’ll no doubt wait the winter out, pretending that a sunny 45 degree day counts as I await the annual running retreat.
Somehow it’s been 12 years since I first brought my best friend up from Bend to teach yoga to create the kind of weekend I’d like to attend. Over the years I’ve changed locations, explored different areas of the valley, recruited more friends, and tested different food options. It’s been a way to share this place I adore with what proves to be a magical group of women each year. I love creating a space for women of all backgrounds and levels to gather and share food and trails, and I feel so grateful that each year people add it to their calendars.
This year we’ll be at the Rolling Huts again, with beautiful mountain views, a massive lawn, sauna, river access, and trails right out the door. We’ll practice yoga in a historic barn, and run among the wildflowers. Since the dates are slightly later this year, we’ll be able to go on totally different trails that in the past were always covered in snow, which I’m super excited about. We’ll have options for beginners as well as for those who want a big volume training weekend, so there’s really something for everyone. I continue to recruit more friends, and this year I’m excited to welcome superstar runner, coach, editor of Freetrail, and all around great person, Corrine Malcolm. I hope you’ll join us!
More info is here, or you can sign up below.
Back and better than ever! This three day retreat gives you a long weekend of running, eating, and working on strength, mobility, and form. Optional daily yoga classes as well! Come have a fun big weekend of training, whatever that means for you!
