Run Wild Retreats + Wellness Run well, be well

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1 Run Wild Retreats + Wellness Run well, be well 2018 Catalog RUN TRAVEL TRANSFORM

2 Inside Y O U R G U I D E T O W H E R E T O R U N I N The Run Wild Experience Are Our Retreats Right for You? A Retreat for Every Runner Retreat Values The Destinations 19 About Us 20 How to Book 2

3 Adventure The Run Wild Retreat Experience Personal Growth + Transformation Through educational workshops and practical running clinics, you gain valuable knowledge to help them not only run better, but experience a shift in thinking, self-belief and confidence. Daily Guided Trail Runs We work with professional, experienced guiding companies to design the best trail running routes that offer an ideal balance of challenge and reward. Your safety and comfort is our highest priority. Local Cultural Experiences + Activities We also include opportunities to have experiences unique to each place, like visiting castles, wineries, authentic, familyrun restaurants or geothermal hot springs. Outstanding Travel Experiences We work with the best and most unique hotels, restaurants, lodges, resorts, guides and service providers we know to provide an outstanding retreat experience. 3

4 Community Are Our Retreats For You? One of the most common questions we get is, "Who else is coming? What is their age? What types of runners are they?" What these women really want to know is: "Will I fit in?" And that's a valid question. A huge aspect of the retreat experience is the group dynamic. We want you to feel right at home with the group and level of running at each retreat. To help you find the retreat that's right for you, our retreat travel experts are available to answer your questions and tell you what you need to know. In the following pages, you'll see how our retreats are differentiated not only by destination, but also by theme (what you'll learn) and running level (type of terrain and daily mileage). This retreat was one of the best things I have ever done for myself. It was a great opportunity to learn from such a knowledgeable and compassionate coach and share my love of running with a fun-loving group of women. I returned home more motivated and inspired about my running. --Patricia H., Boulder Colorado 4

5 A Retreat For Every Runner We're pleased to offer a greater variety of retreats than ever before. Whether you've been running for 40 years or 4 months, we have a retreat for you. While you'll need at least basic running fitness (and good health) to participate in these retreats, it's usually not necessary to have experience running on trails. Retreats of all levels include coaching and support from your retreat leader to help you grow and refine your running skills and fitness. Level I Level II Level III If you can run at least 4-5 miles but have no trail running experience, these retreats are right for you. Learn the essentials of what you need to know to safely run off road running five to 8 miles a day. Receive the coaching you need to elevate your running. Take your running fitness off roads with these retreats designed to refine your trail running skills. These runs, ranging from 6 to 10 miles, offer just the right amount of difficulty to engage your body and mind, with great scenic rewards. For those with trail running experience, these retreats will exhilarate and challenge you. Runs range from 6 to 12 miles on superb though challenging singletrack trails with uphills and steep descents. 5

6 Retreat Values CONFIDENCE ENERGY INSPIRATION PERSONAL POWER CONNECTION INNER PEACE INSIGHT MOTIVATION HEALTH WELL-BEING BALANCE Women's Health + Wellness How is stress affecting your health? Take control of your stress and turn back the clock so you feel as energized and vibrant as midlife as you did in your 20s and 30s. Mindful Running for Stress Reduction You don't need to sit on a meditation cushion to find the peace and mental clarity you crave. Learn how to make your current running routine a restorative mindfulness practice (while becoming a better runner in the process). 6

7 Spain luxury boutique hotels Europe's best gourmet food castles + ancient fortifications Mediterranean sea views historic fishing villages

8 Spain C O S T A B R A V A R U N N I N G + W E L L N E S S R E T R E A T A P R I L , Package: $3,900 per person Booking Deadline: February 1, 2018 Running Level: II Retreat Leader: Heather Lee, MSW, Founder and Director of the Mind/Body Medicine Program for Women s Health at University of Virginia Medical Center Wellness Focus: Women's well being in midlife and beyond: tools for cultivate inner peace, optimal physical and emotional health. BOOK NOW We ll explore one of the most beautiful areas of Spain on foot in a way that leaves you plenty of time to tune in to what drives you in running and in life. Through our practical running form clinics, informative discussions, mindful movement and free time for quiet contemplation, you ll stop the energy drains and divert your energy back into your running. DAY 1 Explore the historic city of Girona with a guided city run through the walled city. DAY 2 Run along the Mediterranean Sea to Calella de Palafrugell, staying at family-run Hotel San Roc. DAY 3 Today's jaunt heads inland to the medieval village of Pals, where we dine on traditional Catalan paella. DAY 4 Run through the Parc Natural Cap de Creus along hidden coves to the isolated village of Cadeques. DAY 5 Explore more of Cap de Creus in this loop run starting and ending in Cadeques. DAY 6 Run from Port de la Selva to the 11th-century monastery Pere de Rodes, where we have lunch. DAY 7 Enjoy our final breakfast together back in Girona before departing back home or where ever your travels take you. 8

9 Ireland cliffs, mountains and moors charming Irish Inns historic castle tour national parks and lush forests warm Irish hospitality

10 Ireland I R E L A N D T R A I L R U N N I N G + W E L L N E S S R E T R E A T ( D A T E S T B A ) S U M M E R Package: $TBA Booking Deadline: TBA Running Level: II Retreat Leader: Elinor Fish, mindful running coach and CEO of Run Wild Retreats + Wellness Wellness Focus: Manage stress better by making running a mindfulness practice. BOOK NOW Nothing helps you reconnect with what drives you as a runner and in life like exploring a foreign land, where every sight and sound is new and stimulating. At this women s running and wellness retreat in Ireland, you ll free yourself from the routine of daily life while enjoying the exhilaration of running the Emerald Isle s most stunning and famous trails like Wicklow Way, Valley of Glendalough, Cliffs of Moher and Killarney National Park. DAY 1 From Dublin, we drive to County Wicklow for an easy shake-out run in Glendalough. DAY 2 Run the famous Wicklow Way along wooded trails with views over Lough Dan. DAY 3 Head to west coast to run along the famous soaring Cliffs of Moher overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. DAY 4 Today's run through The Burren features ancient ring forts, megalithic tombs as other ancient Irish curiosities. DAY 5 We head south to the Ring of Kerry for our first of two runs in Killarney National Park. DAY 6 Today's run in Killarney takes us past Torc Waterfall, and up and over Cromaglan Mountain. Take a tour of Ross Castle in the afternoon. DAY 7 After an optional short pre-breakfast run, we return to Dublin for afternoon flights home. 10

11 Moab, Utah deserts + canyons cozy riverfront lodge ancient Anasazi petroglyphs southwestern food and hospitality mindfulness for stress reduction

12 Utah M O A B M I N D F U L R U N N I N G R E T R E A T M A R C H A P R I L 1, Package: $1,950 per person Booking Deadline: February 1, 2018 Running Level: I - II Retreat Leader: Elinor Fish, mindful running coach, CEO of Run Wild Retreats + Wellness Wellness Focus: Introduction to trail running and mindfulness for better health and stress management. BOOK NOW Situated in a stunning desert landscape of red rock, soaring cliffs and delicate natural arches, you ll tune in to what drives you in running and in life and make sure that your energy is going into the activities that most feed your soul. Through our practical clinics, informative discussions, mindful movement and free time for quiet contemplation, you ll stop the energy drains and divert your energy back into your running. DAY 1 After the official retreat meet and greet, we'll have a relaxed shake-out run, practice some Power Posture running form techniques near the lodge, after which we feast at the Red Cliffs Lodge. DAY 2 This morning's run is at the Navajo Rocks trails, a wonderfully run trail network ideal for practicing mindful running. In the afternoon, we have a wellness workshop and dinner. DAY 3 Today's run is a wonderfully scenic loop with sweeping views over the Colorado River and vast desert landscape surrounding Moab. In the afternoon, we have another wellness workshop before dinner by the river. DAY 4 After our final workshop, this morning's run takes us up to one of Moab's most famous landmarks, beautiful Fisher Towers, after which we'll brunch at the lodge and close the retreat. 12

13 Utah M O A B M I N D F U L R U N N I N G R E T R E A T O C T O B E R , Package: $1,950 per person Booking Deadline: August 1, 2018 Running Level: I - II Retreat Leader: Elinor Fish, mindful running coach, CEO of Run Wild Retreats + Wellness Wellness Focus: Introduction to mindful running for better health and less stress BOOK NOW Situated in a stunning desert landscape of red rock, soaring cliffs and delicate natural arches, you ll tune in to what drives you in running and in life and make sure that your energy is going into the activities that most feed your soul. Through our practical clinics, informative discussions, mindful movement and free time for quiet contemplation, you ll stop the energy drains and divert your energy back into your running. DAY 1 After the official retreat meet and greet, we'll have a relaxed shake-out run, practice some Power Posture running form techniques near the lodge, after which we feast at the Red Cliffs Lodge. DAY 2 This morning's run is at the Mag 7 trails, a wonderfully run trail network ideal for practicing mindful running. In the afternoon, we have a wellness works, restorative yoga class and dinner in Moab. DAY 3 Today's run is a wonderfully scenic loop with sweeping views over the Colorado River and vast desert landscape surrounding Moab. In the afternoon, we have another wellness workshop and restorative yoga class. DAY 4 After our final workshop, this morning's run takes us up to one of Moab's most famous landmarks, beautiful Fisher Towers, after which we'll brunch at the lodge and close the retreat. 13

14 Italy hotels + mountain Inns spa and wellness workshops endless mountain views stunning singletrack authentic Italian cuisine

15 Italy D O L O M I T E S T R A I L R U N N I N G + W E L L N E S S R E T R E A T ( D A T E S T B A ) S U M M E R BOOK Package: $TBA NOW Booking Deadline: TBA Running Level: III Retreat Leader: Elinor Fish, mindful running coach, CEO of Run Wild Retreats + Wellness Wellness Focus: Manage stress better by making running a mindfulness practice. Enjoy an exhilarating alpine running experience without the altitude and crowds found in most parts of the European Alps. Run 5 to 11 miles per day on singletrack with non-stop scenery every step of the way. Besides sublime trail running, enjoy wellness workshops, authentic Italian cuisine, time to relax, spa, shop or-- if you want--participate in an optional Via Ferrata adventure. DAY 1 Fly into Venice, Italy, where you will be picked up and taken to Val Badia in the heart of the Dolomites. DAY 2 We get high on our first point-to-point run through Fanes-Sennes-Braies Natural Park. DAY 3 Run 8 miles through Störes-Pralongià fields with great panoramas of the Alta Badia mountains. DAY 4 After a short run today, spend the afternoon in the spa or doing a Via Ferrata. DAY 5 Embark on an adventurous run through Natural Park of Puez, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. DAY 6 See more of Puez-Geisler on today's run starting and ending in the village of Selva. DAY 7 After an optional easy run at lower elevations, we close the retreat with one last meal together before departing for the Venice (Marco Polo) Airport. 15

16 Iceland hotels + mountain huts geothermal hot springs Icelandic culture + Viking heritage glaciers and volcanoes stunning singletrack

17 Iceland I C E L A N D T R A I L R U N N I N G + W E L L N E S S R E T R E A T A U G U S T 6-1 2, BOOK NOW Package: $4,900 per person Booking Deadline: May 1, 2018 Running Level: III Retreat Leader: Elinor Fish, mindful running coach, CEO of Run Wild Retreats + Wellness Wellness Focus: Manage stress better by making running a mindfulness practice. Explore Iceland's wild and rugged southern coast and the Highlands in a way that leaves you plenty of time to tune in to what drives you in running and in life. See thunderous waterfalls, black-sand beaches and columnar basalt rock formations at the seaside village of Vik before we head into the Land of Thor, a deep river valley surrounding by massive volcanic glaciers. Enjoy stunning views at every turn of our trails runs throughout this valley before we return to Reykjavik, the heart of Iceland cuisine and culture. DAY 1 Meet in the capitol city of Reykjavik for a welcome meeting and dinner. DAY 2 After a city run tour, drive down the southern coast to Vik, stopping at the famous Seljalandfoss waterfall. DAY 3 Today's run starts and ends in Vik, taking us along a breathtaking ridge with views over Reynisfjara beach. DAY 4 Today we head into porsmork, the Land of Thor, a deep river valley surrounded by glaciers to Husadalur. DAY 5 Today's run takes us on a spectacular 9-mile loop to the mind-blowing Tindafjallasletta overlook. DAY 6 Our third and final run through Godaland dishes up even more views and trails before we return to Reykjavik. DAY 7 After an optional pre-breakfast run, we head to the world-famous Blue Lagoon geothermal hot springs for some well-deserved R&R. 17

18 FAQs Can you accommodate my special dietary needs? We work with our hotel, restaurant and catering partners to offer meal options to those with special diets including vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, dairy free or have specific allergies. What if I am the slowest runner in the group? You won't ever be left behind! Typically the person who's at the back one day, is in the middle another day. Regardless of what your run pace, your retreat leader, guides and fellow retreat participants will be there with you. Will I be safe on these trails? Your safety is our #1 priority, which is why we work with professional guides in each destination. We do our best to let you know what to expect on each run and tips for navigating the landscape safely and comfortably. How much trail running experience is needed to participate? Some retreats, like those in Moab and Spain don't require any trail running experience to participate. For other retreats such as the Italian Dolomites and Iceland, we do recommend some trail running experience so that you're prepared for uneven surfaces, steep trails, exposure to heights and potentially creek/river crossings. What if I need to cancel my booking? We have a number of options for you depending on when you need to cancel, including cancellation insurance from an industry-leading, trusted insurance provider. But rest assured, we don't want you to lose your investment in one of our retreats. Is it OK if I come alone? Absolutely! Most retreat participants do come on their own, which is why the retreat is designed to bring everyone together as a group and make it easy and fun to get to know one another. Click here for many more FAQs and our responses. 18

19 About Us At Run Wild Retreats + Wellness, our mission is to support women runners who value running as a way to support their health, manage stress and raise their energy and vitality. We've combined trail running, travel and wellness workshops to create truly transformative experiences for runners of all levels. These activities help your cultivate deeper selfcompassion, confidence, run more intentionally and practice better self-care, leaving you feel renewed, motivated and refreshed. Run Wild Retreats + Wellness was founded in 2010 by Elinor Fish, the former editor of Trail Runner magazine, a 26-year veteran of the sport who has traveled and run all over the world. She is the author of the "Healthy Runners' Manifesto" and is currently writing a book about how women use running to support their health and well being. As Featured In: 19

20 Book Your Retreat Booking your retreat is easy and our payment and cancellation policies are made available to you at each point in the process. There you can secure your spot in the retreat with a deposit of $900 ($600 for domestic retreats). You will receive an receipt for your deposit and a welcome from one of our retreat travel specialists. About three weeks before your balance is due, you'll receive another with instructions about how to pay your balance. You then complete your registration by filling out the Retreat Participant Intake Form, sign the waivers and declaration of good health. Then you'll receive your Retreat Planning Guide, a 13-page booklet containing everything you need to know to plan your trip. BOOK NOW Click the button above to go to and select the retreat you'd like to book online. our Retreat Travel Specialists who can help you book your retreat: travel@runwildretreats.com 20