Restore Your Run: A Self Care Day

Join Triathlon/Running Coach Anne Torrez and Acupuncturist/Yoga Instructor Annie Cannon for a self care day for runners and athletes in Berwick, ME, on October 15th, 2023.

Whether you're in the middle of a big training block getting ready for a fall race, winding down your racing season, looking for a way to get motivated to run more, or hoping to connect with other like minded runners, this day is for you! You'll walk away feeling refreshed, restored and connected, and you'll bring home some tips and tools to support and strengthen your running.

This event is co-ed and open to the public!

Where/When: Revive Acupuncture and Wellness | 70 Worster Rd, Berwick, ME 03901. October 15th, 2023 from 9am-4pm

Cost**: $195 full day | $100 half day
Price increases 9/16/23
Snacks and drinks are provided for everyone, lunch is included only for full day participants. 
**If you would like to pay via cash or check to avoid service fees, please reach out to anne@triityourway.com to arrange.

This rejuvenating day will combine restorative and injury preventing exercises for runners with the self-care that you need and deserve. The morning will consist of a workshop led by Coach Anne Torrez and a Kinstretch class led by MB Gallagher. The afternoon will consist of a 2-4 mile road/trail run (or 2 mile trail walk) to a nearby lake and a yoga class led by Annie Cannon.

We will have two massage therapists on site offering massage appointments. Most appointments available will be 30 minutes. However, we will have one 60 minute time slot available for each massage therapist. The cost for massage is $55/30min and $100/60min. During registration, you will have the option to add on a 30 or 60 minute massage, and choose between Orthopedic and Thai massage. For a complete description of each of these types of massage, and to learn more about our massage therapists, please see the FAQ below.

Plenty of time will be given for snacks and lunch, and time to connect with other runners or enjoy some quiet time in the spacious outdoor area at the Revive Studio.

Schedule:
8:45 - 9 am: Morning and full day participant checkin
9 - 9:30 am: Welcome, introductions
9:30 - 10:30 am: Strengthen Your Run Workshop with Coach Anne Torrez
10:30 - 11 am: break, snacks
11 am - 12 pm: Kinstretch with MB
12 - 1 pm Lunch for full-day participants only
12:45 - 1 pm: Afternoon participant checkin
1 - 2:30 pm: Run to lake (with shorter walk option) - take a dip or wade
2:30 - 3 pm break, snacks
3 - 4 pm: Yoga with Annie Cannon
4 pm: closing remarks, retreat ends

Cancellation/Schedule Change Policies:
The retreat will be held rain or shine. We will make all efforts to keep the schedule a planned. In the event of rain or unpleasant weather, parts of the retreat may be moved indoors to keep participants comfortable. In the event of weather changes or unforeseen circumstances, the event organizers reserve the right to change the schedule for the safety and comfort of the participants. No refunds will be given if changes in the schedule need to be made due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. In the event this retreat is completely cancelled due to inclement weather, acts of God, or unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the event organizers, a full refund will be given less credit card and processing fees charged by RunSignUp.

Refund Policy
We understand that life happens and plans may change. In order to provide some flexibility to participants, we have the following refund policy in place:
Cancel on or before 08/15/2023: Full refund (less runsignup fees)
Cancel on or before 09/01/23: 75% refund (less runsignup fees)
Cancel on or before 9/15/23: 50% refund of registration cost (less runsignup fees)
Cancel after 9/15/23: No refunds will be given. However, if you are able to find someone to take your place, we can facilitate a transfer.
**Cancellation/Refund requests MUST be made in writing, emailed to anne@triityourway.com by the end of the dates listed above to qualify for the refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be an experienced or fast runner to attend? What if I am injured but still want to attend?
All runners and athletes are welcome, regardless of experience level, running pace or injury status. There is an optional 2-4 mile run in the afternoon, but anyone is welcome to skip this or do a shorter walk instead.

What do I need to bring/wear?
Weather appropriate workout clothes; it’s fall in Maine, so we suggest layers!
Comfortable running shoes (possibly a second pair in case of wet ground)
A yoga mat (Annie has a few extras so please let us know if you do not have a yoga mat)
Water bottle(s)

Where can I learn more about the hosts? 

Anne Torrez: Anne has been coaching multisport athletes for over 10 years, with a special passion of bringing more women into multisport. In 2019, Anne founded SHEcoast Multisport, a community of women who enthusiastically support each others athletic journeys. When not training or coaching, Anne loves long walks in the woods with her dog, listening to podcasts, and re-learning piano after a 25 year hiatus. Anne lives on the Seacoast with husband Sean, daughters Emmy and Clara, and their very lively dog, Leona.

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Annie Cannon: Annie is an Acupuncturist and owner of Revive Acupuncture & Wellness. She has been practicing acupuncture for 5 years and teaching yoga and myofascial release for about 7 years. Both her acupuncture and yoga style is very Westernized and anatomy based. She loves working with athletes to correct muscular imbalances and improve performance. In her free time, Annie loves to play disc golf, train for triathlons, and paddleboard.  

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How will the massage appointments work during the day?
We will have two massage therapists on site offering 30-60 minute massage appointments. The cost is $55/30min and $100/60min. Booking a massage appointment means that you will miss whatever other activity we are doing at that time; so we are keeping most of the massage appointments short for this reason and placing as many as possible during breaks/meal times. The massage time slots are first come, first serve. Our two wonderful massage therapists are Lisa Langevin and MB Gallagher. Both have extensive training in massage for athletes. Lisa Langevin will be doing Orthopedic Massage, and MB Gallagher will be doing Thai Massage.

What is Orthopedic/sports massage?
Using sustained pressure on trigger points and areas of tension, this deep tissue type of massage will help restore blood flow and reduce pain. You can also let Lisa know you would like a relaxing massage: lighter pressure will be used to allow your body and mind to unwind and relax. Learn more about our orthopedic massage therapist, Lisa Langevin, HERE.

What is Thai massage?
Thai massage is an eastern based massage modality that encompasses deep tissue compression, myofascial stretching, acupressure, and assisted yoga positions to engage the whole body in improved mobilization while also deeply relaxing the body at the joint level. Learn more about our Thai massage therapist (and Kinstretch instructor), MB Gallagher, HERE.

**What is Kinstretch?
Kinstretch is a movement practice designed to maximize your body’s usable range of motion. It’s a system that was designed to help you gain overall better body control, access better range of motion, flexibility, mobility and stability within the body to better accomplish any activity or sport you are engaging in. With all of that, you are able to mitigate injury and incorporate a better understanding of how your body moves. The Kinstretch class will be taught by Megan “MB” Gallagher; MB is a licensed massage therapist as well as a functional range conditioning mobility specialist. MB has an office in Dover, NH and teaches classes and workshops around the Seacoast area. MB will gear this Kinstretch class towards runners so it will feature a lot of mobility work for the lower body.

How do I schedule my massage time slot?
After selecting the massage option you would like during registration, you will receive an email with available time slots to choose from. The appointments are first come, first served, so the sooner you schedule your massage, the higher the likelihood you will get the slot you want!

I’m not an experienced yogi, what will the yoga class be like?
No yoga experience necessary! The yoga class will likely be the last activity of the day and will be a pretty mellow all levels flow to help your body stretch and unwind from the day. Class will be geared towards runners and offer modifications for everyone.