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Trail Running Clinic Series (since 2005)
PACE offers a professional trail running clinic series from January to December. There are 4 clinics spread out throughout the year with speed/strength focus on Wednesdays at 6pm & Endurance long runs on Sundays.
Winter Clinic: January 10th to April 1st. Wednesdays (6pm) & Sundays 8am
Spring Clinic: April 4th to June 16th. Wednesdays (6pm) & Sundays 7am & some 6am.
Summer Clinic: June 27th to September 12th. Wednesdays (6pm) ONLY. No weekend runs.
Fall Clinic: September 19th to December 12th. Wednesdays (6pm) & Sundays (8am)
Winter Clinic: January 10th to April 1st. Wednesdays (6pm) & Sundays 8am
Spring Clinic: April 4th to June 16th. Wednesdays (6pm) & Sundays 7am & some 6am.
Summer Clinic: June 27th to September 12th. Wednesdays (6pm) ONLY. No weekend runs.
Fall Clinic: September 19th to December 12th. Wednesdays (6pm) & Sundays (8am)
How it Works
Wednesday sessions offer a variety of different trail routes, locations and speed session for participants to move their running forward. Coached by professional running coach & Salomon Canada/Hammer Nutrition Canada athlete, Rene Unser likes to think outside the box and she finds creative, fun and challenging ways to train her athletes. Workouts include formats such as hill training, stamina, tempo , time trials, vertical challenges and more.
Weekend sessions are 90% off-road and endurance based. Participants are split into appropriate groups based on their fitness levels and pace and each group has an experienced P.A.C.E. leader (or more) to lead them through their endurance training run. In the event we have heavy snow, some winters we will adjust our run locations to incorporate more road if the trails are no accessible.
Depending on the time of year, each clinic takes on a different focus. Base building, maintenance, speed, dry land, strength, competition etc...
Weekend sessions are 90% off-road and endurance based. Participants are split into appropriate groups based on their fitness levels and pace and each group has an experienced P.A.C.E. leader (or more) to lead them through their endurance training run. In the event we have heavy snow, some winters we will adjust our run locations to incorporate more road if the trails are no accessible.
Depending on the time of year, each clinic takes on a different focus. Base building, maintenance, speed, dry land, strength, competition etc...
Registration & Group Training Options
Participants have the option to register for 3 different groups. Within each of these groups, we offer different paced training groups.
15km training option
Prior to registering for this group, participants should be running road or trail minimum 2x's per week for a minimum of 45min. Often this distance attracts beginners and those new to trail running, however you must meet the minimum running base described above to join this group, as it is not a couch to trail program. It also attracts those who are time crunched and don't really have more than 1.5hrs to run on the weekends and it also suits those who want to run with a little more intensity and less endurance. This is a great option for anyone racing 10-15km on trails or half marathons on road.
25km training option
Participants of this training group should be running a minimum of 2-3'x per week. One session approx. 1.5hrs and the other approx. 45min in order to safely build your endurance and speed while avoiding injury. Over the course of the clinic, we will help build your long run upwards of 3-3.5hrs. The 25k training group often attracts participants preparing for a 20-30km trail race distance or half & full roach marathons. Our 25k training group also provides a great platform for our 15k training group to build up to. Lastly, if you're someone who is considering running your first ultra and need to build a base, the 25k training group does a really nice job working you into the 50k training group.
50km training option
Participants of this training group should be running a minimum of 3-4x's per week and their long run needs to be at approx. 2.5-3hrs. Over the course of the clinic, you will build your long run upwards of 5-5.5hrs. The other 2-3 sessions should be 30-60min. Please email Coach Rene if you have any questions on your base prior to joining. Often, this distance attracts those training for 30k to 100miles to stage races or road marathon runners who want to build more strength or take a break from the pounding of pavement. This training option welcomes those new to ultra running or those veterans who know it's so much nicer to share the company of like minded folks while out training for hours on end.
Registration
Our clinics are limited to 50 participants per clinic, therefore we don't prorate our fees for any missed sessions. Our clinics provide much more value outside the run sessions, such as professional coaching, leadership support, weekly newsletters filled with training tips, social events and more.
Our refund policy is as follows: 50% refund if participation ceases due to a medical condition and if less than 50% of the participation was complete. No refunds if more than 50% of participation was reached. PLEASE NOTE: clinic fees are non-transferable from clinic to clinic. As mentioned, we have limited spots in each clinic. If you register for a clinic and cancel your registration before the clinic begins, you will be charged a $25 administration fee. Thank you for your cooperation.
Our refund policy is as follows: 50% refund if participation ceases due to a medical condition and if less than 50% of the participation was complete. No refunds if more than 50% of participation was reached. PLEASE NOTE: clinic fees are non-transferable from clinic to clinic. As mentioned, we have limited spots in each clinic. If you register for a clinic and cancel your registration before the clinic begins, you will be charged a $25 administration fee. Thank you for your cooperation.
Register for your next P.A.C.E. clinic
Winter
Wednesday 6pm
Sunday 8am (some 7am) Jan. 10th - April 1st 12 weeks of training $250.00 + tax Base Building Clinic 45-90min Wednesday 45min to 5.5hrs Sundays (depending on training group registered for) |
Spring
Wednesday 6pm
Sunday 7am (some 6am) April 4th - June 16th 12 weeks of training $250.00 + tax Competition Clinic 45-90min Wednesday 45min to 5.5hrs Sundays (depending on training group registered for) |
Summer
Wednesday 6pm
No weekend runs June 27th - Sept. 12th 13 weeks of training $155.00 + tax Focus Clinic 45min to 2.5hrs Wednesdays Keep your training focus over the busy summer months. Group training alternates speed & endurance sessions on Wednesdays only. Participants receive a 15k, 25k & 50k training plan to follow. |
Fall
Wednesday 6pm
Sunday 8am Sept. 19th - Dec. 9th 12 weeks of training $250.00 + tax Maintenance clinic 45min - 1hr Wednesdays 1-2.5hrs Sundays (depending on training group registered for) Maintain the fitness you have build all year with two maintenance specific workouts. |
Drop In's
Our training programs are offered in clinic formats that are 12 weeks in duration and the training program is broken up into specific training groups and periodized and each clinic has limited spots, therefore, we do not allow drop in's. Thank you for you cooperation and interest. If you have any questions, please email us.
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