Runners Retreat Half Marathon

Challenge 21k

13.11miles/ 21k The half marathon is challenging distance for anyone. Unlike the 10k the training modalities change as you move closer to your aerobic base level fitness and further away from anaerobic capacity. This 5 day (4 nights) retreat will enable you to elevate to the next level of running distances. whether you are a first time half marathoner or you 10th time. The content and knowledge you will gain from this retreat will ensure you are prepared to take on the challenge.

Cant seem to break the 2 hour finish time or the the sub 1:30, we have you covered!

This retreat will guide you to focus on health, nutrition, training, recovery, and mindset for success.

Why the Half Marathon Retreat is for you!

By the end of this 4 day (5 nights) retreat you will be able to understand and the answers to questions such as:

  • What should my goal half marathon finish time be?

  • How many hours and miles per week do I need to run to ensure I am ready to achieve my goal?

  • How critical is hill work?

  • How far should my longest training run be?

  • How do I ensure I don’t over train and get injured?

  • How do I carb-load for Half Marathon?

  • How much fluid and electrolytes do need before during and after the race?

  • How many weeks will it take to reach my required level of fitness?

  • How can I ensure I am mentally prepared?

and much more…

Evidence Based Knowledge

We don’t to Bro -Science! We’ll provide evidence based tools and techniques used by Professional and Elite Athletes; to show you how to maximise the benefits from workouts, sessions, fueling, nutrition, diet and much more…

Performance Based Goals

Whether you goal is based on pace or competing the distance, this educational experience will provide all the tools and techniques to help you achieve the goals and make it to the start line with confidence and self belief that you can do it!

What’s included?

  • 4 nights Accommodation

  • All inclusive three main meals a day plus nutritional snacks and drinks

  • Educational workshops covering:

    • Performance and Fitness Baselining

    • Increasing your Lactate Threshold Pace

    • Physiological Attributes Specific to Race Distances

    • Goal Setting

    • Racing and Pacing

    • Mindset

    • Running Drills

    • Tapering

    • Developing an Adaptive Training Plan

    • Law of Specificity

    • Hydration, Nutrition and Fueling and Sweat Loss Testing

    • Mastering the Basics

    • Evidence Based Performance Enhancing Supplements and dosage

    • Recovery Strategies

    • Injury Prevention and Management

    • Taking Care of Your Feet

    • Training Variations

    • Cross Training for Runners

  • Guided Race Pace Specific Workouts and protocols

  • Strength and Conditioning workouts and drills specific to the Race Goal

  • Cross Training

  • Transformational Training Plan to help you continue on your journey

Location

Your camp will be based within the New Forest Hampshire or Dorset location, this will be confirmed based on availability and your specific requirements

Bring a Companion

Yes absolutely bring someone along, either a friend or spouse, partner whoever you are comfortable with. You will make new friends for life, and having someone close to share the experience with is also a great way to stay motivated. If you also want a room with multiple occupancy we can also offer favorable rates compared to the individual price. Please Contact us if you have an specific requirements

Dates and Availability

  • August 2024 - NO AVAILABILITY

  • September 2024 - Contact us

  • October 2024 - Contact us

  • November 2024 - Contact us

  • December 2024 - Contact us

Price

£1895 per person

(inclusive of VAT)

*Terms and Conditions Apply

Training for half Marathon is big step up from 5k or 10k training in terms of volume. But that does not mean you have to work harder. This retreat will enable to work smarter and maximise the performance gains return relative to Your commitment required beyond just running.