Peak District Trail Running Weekend
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Join First Light Adventures for an unforgettable trail running weekend. With heaps of activities and training sessions packed into the 2 days, this is the perfect event for those wanting to improve their trail running, gain training insights and build off-road confidence. Come for the scenic setting and leave a trail expert!
Trail Weekend
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Fri, Apr 12, 2024
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Bamford, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Snake Rd, Bamford, Hope Valley S33 0BJ, UK
Start times
Trail Weekend: 4:00 PM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Peak District Trail Running Weekend
Trail Weekend
2880min
£260 - £280
Trail Weekend
2880min
£260 - £280
Route information
This trail running weekend will be packed with guided runs, trainings sessions, discussions and activities led by the enthusiastic and knowledgeable team.
There will be 3 runs over the weekend, with different distance options on each day to suite different abilities. All routes promise spectacular views of the Peak District and some fun trails.
What's included
- 2 Nights full board accommodation
- 3 Guided trail runs (different distances on each day to suit different abilities)
- Strength training and conditioning for trail runners
- Navigation and the art of not getting lost
- Stretching, mobility & injury prevention / maintenance
- General trail advice / kit advice and making the most of your future adventures
- Accommodation will be in the twin rooms / dorms of the John Hunt Base at Hagg Farm near Ladybower Reservoir in the Peak District. Full board catering will feature 2 x breakfasts, 2 x packed lunches and 2 x evening meals. (Please do speak to us if you have any specific dietary requirements)
- Plenty of car parking space is available on the premises
How to get there
Snake Rd, Bamford, Hope Valley S33 0BJ, UK
Get full directionsThere is free parking available at the accommodation.
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Friday
Arrive at The John Hunt Base on Friday evening between 4pm and 6pm. Get settled into your room and meet fellow participants over a welcome cuppa.
6.30pm: A gentle 6 - 8km head torch trail run in the surrounding countryside.
Shower back at the base before an evening meal and social around the fire pit.
Saturday
Breakfast
Strength and fitness exercises for runners, including a discussion on movement and posture.
Guided trail run over the local hills and trails, various distances available. You will have guides on hand for 8, 12 and 16km. You’ll be taking on some beautifully scenic views on these guided runs.
Showers/downtime
Collect picnic lunch, walk to viewpoint and eat lunch overlooking Ladybower reservoir.
Navigation foundation or improver session. Discuss the fundamentals of compass and map work and following a route, as well as planning your own routes.
Showers and dinner back at the John Hunt Base.
Evening talk around the fire pit. Lessons learned during 3 decades of ultras (kit choices and tactics) and mental strategies and developments in the sport.
Optional night navigation session in the immediate surroundings of Hagg Farm.
Sunday
Breakfast
Guided trail run around the climbs, edges and trails of Edale (8, 12, 16km distances). With occasional hard climbs and short technical descents we will teach you about positioning, energy conservation and staying safe on the trails.
Return to base for showers and lunch
Debrief Q&A
Depart 3pm onwards
Kit List
- Waterproof coat and overtrousers
- Fell/trail running shoes
- Running clothing to keep you going for 2.5 days. The vast majority of the weekend will be outdoors
- Good fitting running backpack with waterproof liner
- Drinks bottle – ability to carry 1 litre of water
- Head torch and spare batteries
- Mobile phone
- Extra layers for relaxing
- Any snacks / drinks you wish to bring
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