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Co-Ed Running Clinics

Adventure Running!

Trail Running, hill climbing, navigation and teamwork!
Perfect for trail racers looking to 'bust a gut' and for road runners who want to toughen up. If you are interested in increasing your speed, improving your hill climbing strength, playing with navigation, and improving trail running technique...this clinic is for you! This is a perfect training program for GutBuster trail racers and MOMAR adventure racers (www.mindovermountain.com) as well as those who love training in the great outdoors. Get ready for great climbs, great views and a great time!

Next Session : April 2010

Time: Thursdays 5:30-7:00pm

2010 Dates

1::3 May 6-June 24 Deadline April 29th

2::3 July 8- Aug 26 Deadline July 1st

3::3 Sep 2- Oct 21 Deadline Aug 26th

Prerequisite:Intermediate Ability 5-8k, Advanced Ability 8-12k

Cost: ELM Members: $70 Non Members: $80

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Outdoor Yoga!

Adventure Running & Outdoor Yoga...the perfect combination.

Complete your trail run with a relaxing yoga session designed speficically for athletes with tight muscles!  Lengthen and tone muscles, improve core and postural strength, focus on deep breathing techniques, and enjoy a serene moment in your busy life.  This class is the perfect compliment to any fitness enthusiasts training program.  Runners, bikers, hikers and other adventurers will not want to miss this rejuivinating outdoor yoga practice. 

*Option to come for only the Yoga as well.

Next Session: July 2010

Time: Adventure Run 5:30-7:00pm

Outdoor Yoga 7:15-8:00pm

Prerequisite: None for Yoga

Cost: ELM Members: $110 Non Members: $125

Yoga Only

Cost: ELM Members: $60 Non Members: $70

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Endurance Trail Running

Half and Full Marathon Training from May until Septebmer.

Get off the road and train in the trails with ELM this summer!  This clinic will focus on going for the long haul with programs for the half marathon and marathon distance.  Option of racing in the Port Alberni Log Train Trail race in August and the Victoria Marathon in October. First time endurance runners will build gradually up to their goal distance with a focus on safety and injury prevention.  Experienced distance runners will work on fine tuning form, training techniques, building strength and increasing stamina to reach their goal race times.

Next Session: May 2010

Time: Sundays 8:00am

Dates: Half Marathon Training May 16-August 15

Full Marathon Training May 16-October 3rd

Location of classes : Various Trailheads in the Comox Valley area.

Prerequisite: Ability to run 9k before beginning clinic.

Half Marathon Training 14-weeks

Cost: ELM Members: $130   Non Members: $150

Full Marathon Training 22- weeks

Cost: ELM Members: $210   Non Members: $240

*Join Thursday night "Adventure Running" and save $20!

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Need For Speed!

If you are serious about your running, you want to run faster and further without injury.

"Our weekly training sessions will focus on challenging strength, speed and power running workouts that offer lots of variety and plenty of the usual Thursday night FUN!  This is a great way to kick up your running fitness throughout the winter AND learn how to run smarter to improve your overall running fitness." - Sarah Seads

Runners who think that more mileage and longer hours are the only ways to improve end up frustrated or sidelined with injuries. The secret to running faster and further is training smarter not longer! Making simple changes in strength, flexibility, technique, and program design will help you reach a new level of performance.

In ELM's Need for Speed clinic, Kinesiologist and Personal Trainer, Sarah Seads, demonstrates the key training principles and techniques designed to improve your running form, decrease your risk of injury and personalize your running program. Learn how the science of Kinesiology and biomechanics can help you reach your running goals in this specialized clinic.

This unique running clinic is divided into two 6-week training sessions. 

Part 1:

After a long training or racing season it is time to take a step back and develop a plan of attack for the coming year.  This is the time of year to focus on technique, muscular imbalances and program design. 

Topics include: Fitness Testing, Video Analysis and Biomechanics of Running, Strength Training For Runners, Muscular Imbalances: Identification and Correction, Periodization: Annual Program Design and Cross Training for Runners.

Part 2:

In the second part of this clinic we will continue to focus on techniques for building speed and power.  Learn additional training techniques that will allow you to make a breakthrough in your running ability.

Topics include: Exercise Physiology, Key Training Principles, Dynamic Strength Training for Runners, Speed Training Techniques, Injury Prevention and Nutrition for Optimum Performance. 

Do not miss this opportunity to take your running to a new level this year!

Next Session: On Now!

Prerequisite: Ability to run 10K distance              

Part 1:  November 5-December 10

Part 2:  January 7-February 11

Time: Thursdays 5:30- 7:00pm

Cost: ELM Members: Full 12-week clinic: $140  1 Part only: $80      

Non Members:  Full 12-week clinic: $165          1 Part only: $95  

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