Clinic Schedule for 2012
NEW: Online
registration
is available for 2012 now.
Note that we meet at 8:30 on the first day at North Shore Athletics 1200 Lonsdale,
North Vancouver.
Please note that some clinic dates may be moved due to race date changes. Drop-in fees are on par with clinic rate. Clinics meet on Saturday morning and Tuesday evening.
Incentives: 1) introduce 2 new people to trail running and you get a free clinic, 2) married couple gets $50 off total when both join the clinic.
All clinics meet at North Shore Athletics (NSA) on the first day of the clinic, 1200 Lonsdale. Be prepared to run during the first session.
Clinics include Saturday long run, Tuesday night speed workout, race fee, discounts at NSA, trail booklet, clinic gift, detailed route descriptions, scenery, draw prizes, guest speakers, major fun, and a chance to meet crazy people. For more details about the clinics, see Trail Clinic Information below.
| Month |
Time |
Activity |
Weeks |
Goal |
| Winter 2012 |
Jan 14 Sat 8:30 a.m. |
Dirty Duo Clinic for 25 km run. Advanced level.
Prerequisite: 12 km |
8 weeks |
Dirty Duo |
|
|
Jan 14 Sat 8:30 a.m. |
Dirty Duo Clinic for 15 km run. Intermediate level. Prerequisite: 8 km. Includes race fee for 15 km event. Trail list of meeting locations. |
8 weeks |
Dirty Duo |
Feb 11 |
Orientation Run 1 for Dirty Duo. |
Free |
Dirty Duo |
|
|
Feb 25 |
Orientation Run 2 for Dirty Duo. |
Free |
Dirty Duo |
| Spring 2012 |
Mar 24 |
Short Course: Tender Knee Prerequisite: 5 km. Race
fee included. Trail list to be posted here. |
10 weeks $135 |
May 27 |
| Mar 24 |
Advanced: Iron Knee |
10 weeks $135 |
May 27 |
|
| Apr 21 |
Orientation run for Iron Knee and Tender Knee includes Powerline. Meet at Hyannis at Berkley Drive at sports field at 8:15 sharp. |
free |
May 27 |
|
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|
May 12 |
Orientation run for Iron Knee 22 km and Tender Knee 12 km. Meet
at Deep Cove Panorama Park at 8:15 sharp. |
free |
May 27 |
|
Summer 2012 |
Dates TBA |
Trail maintenance for Fat Dog 100 race. See Fat Dog Race Details. |
|
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July 28 |
Orientation run for Fat Dog 100 race. Skagit Valley out and back. |
free |
Aug 18-19 Fat Dog |
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Dates TBA |
Orientation runs: locations to be announced (North Vancouver) |
free |
Sep 22 secret run |
| Fall 2012 |
Sep 29 |
Intermediate: The Phantom Run Prerequisite: 8-10
km. Clinic includes race fee. Potluck feast at finish line. Trail list
to be posted here. Training
program. |
8 weeks $100 |
Nov 17 The Phantom Run 19 or 24 km race |
| Sep 29 |
Short Course: The Phantom Run Prerequisite: 5 km.
Clinic includes race fee. Potluck feast at finish line. Trail list to
be posted here. Training program.
|
8 weeks $100 |
Nov 17 The Phantom Run 12 km race |
|
| Oct 13 8:30 am |
Orientation run for Hallow's Eve race. Distances: 8 or 14-15 km. Meet at Jaycee House at 1251 Lillooet Road at Inter River Park Drive. Park on side streets. |
Free |
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| Nov 3 8:30 am |
Orientation run for The Phantom Run. Distances: 12 km, 15 and 19 km. Meet at LSCR (up Lillooet Road all the way into the park). |
Free |
Trail Clinic Information
The clinics are skills-based training sessions covering technique, gear, hydration, navigation, safety, trail food, trail etiquette, day-to-day nutrition, maintaining balance, cross-training, using a training program, goal setting, developing ankle strength, avoiding injury, rehabilitation and recovery, race preparation, race strategy and trail maintenance. You will experience a variety of trails from simple to technical depending on the level of the clinic and the distance goals. Experienced, friendly leaders are available for all levels of runners.
Short Course Clinic (10-12 km goal)
The "short course" clinic covers the basics on relatively simple
trails from 5-8 km in distance graduating from easy trails to some technical
sections. The final run is a race or adventure run. You will receive a solid
grounding in trail technique. Prerequisite: 5 km.
Intermediate Clinic (12-25 km goal)
The intermediate clinic is suited to runners who have completed a previous
clinic or are experienced trail runners who are ready for longer distance
and more technical trails. Prerequisite: 10-12 km.
Advanced Clinic (25+ km goal)
The advanced clinic is suited to runners who have a good deal of trail experience
and have already participated in trail races. They have longer distance race
goals, plenty of drive, and enjoy the challenge of the north shore technical
trails. You do not need to be fast to join this clinic. Prerequisite: 12 km.
Fanatic Clinic (50 km goal)
The fanatic clinic is suited to runners who are hopelessly hooked on trail
running, go through withdrawal when they miss a trail run, and have done 25
km or longer trail race. You do not need to be fast but stamina is an asset.
Prerequisite: 20 km.
Clinic Refund Policy
On the first day of the clinic, if you think that trail running is not for
you, we offer a full refund. Or, if you are injured for 50% or more sessions
in a trail clinic, you are entitled to attend another trail clinic of the
same kind (for example, you can attend another Short Course clinic if you
are currently enrolled in a Short Course clinic).


