Trail Running Clinic for Beginners
May 4th 2019 9:30-11:30
Pre-Requisite: Ability to run 2-3 miles
Location: McKaig Nature Education Center, 889 Croton Road, Wayne Pa 19087. Meet at the "Beach" on the Cadet trail at map marker 21
Description: About 25% Lecture, 75% Running and Skill Work, including a 2 mile (approx) slow-paced run through the beautiful trails of McKaig, stopping along the way to cover various topics. Stay after and run the trail on your own or with new friends! Gain confidence and learn everything you need to get started on the trails.
Agenda:
Warm-up drills
Trail necessities- shoes, gear, water, nutrition
Proper trail running biomechanics
How to pace yourself on the trail
Safety on the trails: animals, rocks, holes, trees, hills
How to conquer the uphills and manage steep downhills and technical sections safely
Finding the best trails for starting out (parking, distance, technical)
How to handle adverse conditions on the trailweather, water crossings
Exercises to help strengthen legs and prevent injury
What you should be doing off the trail to train (cross training, strength training exercises, stretching)
Cost: $4 for members and $10 for non-members. We encourage paying via Paypal if possible (it saves us $ in processing fees, thanks)