Training

For hands-on trail run training - Join Julie Young’s ongoing Tuesday morning Truckee Trail Running group. Or for the more a la carte experience, inclined, two training days on the dirt to prime for the Tahoe area’s newest trail running event – the Wildest Run 100K, half-marathon and 10K. For more information check out www.o2fitness.net

Training Day #1 - Wednesday, June 16th, 8-10am at Royal Gorge Summit Station

Focus: Pre-hab exercises; proper biomechanic drills; Run on 10k and part of half-marathon course to include speed, specific strength and technique workout. Race tactics provided – per each individual’s goal. Post-run tailgate Q and A with Sierra Pacific coffee, fruit and Tsuda’s pastries.

Space limited reserve your spot by Thursday, June17th.
Cost: $15/runner

Training Day #2 - Sunday July 25th, 7am-12pm at Royal Gorge Summit Station

Route to be determined

Focus: Importance of training the fats – the difference to bonk or not to bonk. Endurance run over scenic High Sierra trails with goal to stay in zone 1-2 and teach the body to burn fats longer and longer before jumping to carbs. Efficient stride is key to low heart rates. During duration of run– efficient stride technique – ascending, descending and flats will be demonstrated and discussed. Race tactics provided, per each individual’s goal. Post-run lunch served thanks to Tsuda’s Market.

Space limited reserve your spot by Thursday, July 22nd.
Cost: $25/runner

To register contact Julie Young at jyoung@o2fitness.net