Get more from your running
RunBristol Bristol 10k and Reebok Bristol Half Marathon training camp
• Inspiring, motivational and fun!
• Practical coached running sessions and guided group runs through fantastic scenery
• Informal workshops and talks with expert coaching from Liz Yelling and Nick Anderson
• Advice on training, planning, racing and becoming a better runner – whatever your level
• A free place in the Bristol 10k or the Bristol Half Marathon – or your race entry fee deducted from the camp costs if you have already booked your place
REEBOK RUNBRISTOL FOREST OF DEAN TRAINING CAMP DETAILS
Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 April 2008
Dean Fields Studies Centre, Parkend, Forest of Dean, Lydney GL15 4JA please download directions here.
Reebok and RunBristol race organizers Bristol City Council have teamed up to provide a weekend training camp in the beautiful Forest of Dean. The camp will offer expert coaching, support and advice – at greatly reduced cost to similar training weekends.
The camp is designed for runners of all experience and abilities, from the complete novice planning to run the Bristol 10k in May – to the experienced club runner looking for a personal best in September’s Reebok Bristol Half Marathon.
Andy Graffin from Reebok says:
“This will be a great weekend for all – but we are especially keen to have the less experienced “fun runners” with us. Even if this years Bristol events will be your first big run/ jog, the training camp weekend will be packed full of indispensable tips and information. The camp will be invaluable if you are already training for the Bristol 10k or a great way to kick start your training if you are planning to RunBristol in September’s half marathon.”
COACHING TEAM
The training camp team of expert coaches will include:
Liz Yelling – Commonwealth Games marathon medalist, National Champion and Athens Olympian. Although Liz is an elite athlete herself she has a down to earth, fun and friendly approach to running. Liz loves to see other runners of all abilities achieve what they’d previously thought impossible! Liz is a regular contributor to Running Fitness magazine and is the author of ‘The Woman’s Guide to Running’.
Nick Anderson – Nick is a P.E teacher and Head of Athletics at Winchester College and former international runner. He has been coaching since 1994 and he is now the Great Britain endurance and cross-country coach. Nick is a regular contributor to Runners World and has a wealth of experience in coaching and racing for all levels of runner.
Martin Yelling – Martin is a qualified UK Athletics coach, teacher and has a PhD in physical activity promotion. An expert in the field of endurance performance Martin is an Ironman Hawaii World championship finisher and former National Duathlon Champion. Martin writes regularly for Running Fitness magazine and coaches runners and triathletes of all abilities.
TRAINING CAMP TIMETABLE
Saturday 19 April
9.15am Arrival, coffee and registration
10.00am Welcome and intro: Camp outline
10.15am The bedrocks of better running. (talk 1)
11.15am Practical coached session. Learn from the best!
12.45pm Lunch. Refuel and relax!
2.00pm Liz Yelling talk and Q&A (talk 2)
3:15pm What to do in your training, when and why (talk 3)
4:30pm Break and coffee
5:00pm Practical coached forest easy run
7:15pm Group social and 3 course evening meal
9:00pm Quiz with prizes!
Sunday 20 April
800am Breakfast buffet
9:10am How to do a long run! (talk 4)
10:30am Guided, coached long run
12:30pm Buffet lunch
1.00pm Getting it right on race day (talk 5)
2.15pm Closure, Q&A and departure
TRAINING CAMP COSTS
£99.00 advance booking fee (VAT inclusive)
The training camp fee Includes a complimentary entry for either the Bristol 10k (Bank Holiday May 5), or the Reebok Bristol Half Marathon (September 14) if you already have a race entry this can be deducted from the camp costs.
Please note if your booking is accepted the fee is non refundable but is transferable – so if you are unable to attend you may pass the booking on to a friend. Bookings can also be made for a group of runners with the names confirmed on arrival.
The camp includes all coaching and training, board and meals. Food is healthy and plentiful and vegetarian and vegan meals can be pre-booked.
Accommodation is basic but comfortable, with shared rooms and bunk style beds. Please note that if you are not booking in with a group of friends or partner, you may be required to share a room with other runners of the same sex. Please download the room/ floorplan here.
REEBOK RUNBRISTOL FOREST OF DEAN TRAINING CAMP HOW TO REGISTER:
Places will be allocated on a “first come first served basis” on receipt of payment.
In order to register you will need to download and complete the registration form (click on the are you fit to runbristol icon to the right of this page) and send this, with your payment by cheque or postal order (no cash please) made out to Bristol City Council (half marathon) to the address given on the registration form. Any questions should be titled “Training Camp Enquiry” and emailed to FR systems
