C26 Run Retreat

Welcome to the first ever C26 Run Retreat. This camp is designed for athletes looking to boost their run fitness over the winter. This 3 day run camp will include 6-8 total runs of varying length, duration and intensity. The amount, duration and mileage of each run will be based on the athletes specific abilities and goals. The #1 rule is NO ONE RUNS ALONE. If you have attended any of our triathlon or swim camps you know that we start together and end together.  Runs will be on both trail and road so please bring the appropriate footwear. 

Training can be a lonely endeavor especially in the winter months when its colder and the sunlight hours are at a minimum. This is a great opportunity to keep you motivated and excited to train through those tough winter months. Plus, who wants to miss the first annual C26 Family Reunion?!?! You will leave this camp in better run shape than ever and go home with either new friendships or having become even better friends with your fellow team members. Besides the running and the community this venue also serves as a great place to just get away and disconnect from the stress of every day life. A true Runcation. The backdrop of the Five Star Retreat will be perfect for the scheduled downtime and enjoying the incredible scenery. 

Lodging at the Five Star Retreat is included in your entry fee. The Five Star Retreat is an upscale retreat center right outside Nashville, Tennessee. With 425 acres of Tennessee's most beautiful rolling hills, a large lake, 2 scenic creeks, and the 8,500 sqft Lodge. More info on your accommodations can be found here:  http://www.fivestarretreat.com/lodging.php

Turn by turn Directions to the Five Star Lodge:  http://www.fivestarretreat.com/directions.php

2019 Run Retreat Schedule(tentative) and Additional Info

Thur-

2:00pm - Check in begins - We are able to check in to the Lodge as early as 2pm.

4:00pm - Optional shake out run (duration 40-60mins)

6:30 - Welcome dinner and Camp overview / Rules for the Lodge / Waiver / Partners and Pairs

Fri-

7:00am - Meet in Lodge for warm-up (lunge matrix)

7:15am - Easy Trail run / A slower Z1/Z2 run on the trails. (duration 45-60mins)

8:15am-10:30am - BREAK

10:30am-12:00pm- Speed work (on gravel/road)   (duration 60-90mins)

12:00- 4:00pm - BREAK

4:00-6:00pm - Strength run on trails and gravel. Z2 effort on hiller route. (duration1:15-1:45)

Sat -

7:00am - Meet in Lodge for warm-up (lunge matrix)

7:15am- Recovery run (30-50mins)

8:00am-10:00am - BREAK

10:00am-12:30 - Weighted hike. (duration 2:30hrs) Long trail hike around property carrying backpack.

12:30pm- 4:00pm- BREAK

4:00pm- 5:30pm - Tempo run with strides on road/gravel (60-90mins)

5:30pm-7:30pm - BREAK

8:00pm - ***OPTIONAL NIGHT GROUP RUN***

Sun -

7:00am - Long run / Terrain of choice (duration 1:30-2:15hrs)

9:15 - Camp is over.

**Fri night I will likely do a talk on Training Peaks. A deep dive into the data, what it means and what I look for. If you would like to bring your laptop to follow along I encourage it.

Additional Info about Camp-

You DO NOT need to be some seasoned trail veteran!! One of the wonderful things about this location is the variety of terrain we have to choose from. We will have gravel, roads and dirt trail. These trails ARE NOT technical. They are normally used for hiking and ATV’s to get around the 450 acres of land they have there. The terrain is NOT super hilly either. Challenging ? Yes. But not super hilly. These are what I would call beginner to intermediate friendly.

One of the best things about this being an “athlete only” camp is that not only will I adjust your training to make sure you are prepared for run camp I will also be aware of your current fitness, goals, strengths and limitations. I will use this info to control your duration of runs, walks, hikes while also pairing you with a partner of group to do your session with based on those abilities. You will not be alone and you will not be asked to do something you are not prepared to do.

Prepare to have fun and really enjoy yourself. We will be running in an incredible place but you will also have plenty of down time. Come prepared to soak it in. Here is a list of the activities they have onsite. http://www.fivestarretreat.com/activities.php

I am currently leaning towards a “grab your groceries and go” approach for food. The kitchen and grill area at the lodge is MASSIVE. There are a few store options close by to choose from. I would suggest either stocking up on your way in OR partnering up with some other athletes to go on a run together. This will keep your cost down and the ability to park our cars on Thursday and not touch them until Sunday would be amazing. Any food is allowed and it is BYOB or BYOW if you choose.

The Five Star Retreat is located about an hour from BNA (Nashville Airport). Once we get a full registration list you may want to pair up on a rental car or uber with some of other athletes flying in to again save on cost.

***Check in - Thursday - 2:00pm

***Check out - Sunday - 12pm

Items to consider bringing -

Run shoes

Crosstraining type shoes

Trail shoes

Headlamp

Fuel Belt or hydration pack

Handheld bottle carrier

ALL your winter run gear

Backpack to wear.

Winter run gear

Reflective gear

Run fuel and hydration

Lounge around clothes

Outside clothes (that you just don’t care about getting dirty or ruining)

You’re an adult…. pack appropriately. ;)