About this Event
Every week in September
Meet at MEC Vancouver
This September we’re launching Train for the Trails, a free nationwide, 4-week training program in partnership with Salomon at select locations. Join us in-store for 4 community runs and trail clinics led by community partners and MEC staffers. It’s an awesome opportunity to connect with your local running community whether it’s your first run or your hundredth mile.
What's happening:
- 20-minute pre-run educational clinic
- Guided 5 – 8km trail run
- Salomon brand demos and product experiences in week 1
- Post-run social with light refreshments
- Enter for your chance to win a grand prize $1000 MEC gift card giveaway
Clinic topics
Developed with elite running coaches Carol-Ann and Jeremy Rolle to cover the essentials every runner needs to train for 10Ks to ultra distances.
Week 1: Build your base with Salomon
Wednesday, September 9 with Salomon and Striderz Run Club
Week 2: Get set with the right gear
Tuesday, September 15 with Striderz Run Club
Week 3: Nutrition and hydration strategies
Tuesday, September 22 with Striderz Run Club
Week 4: Get race day ready
Tuesday, September 29 with Striderz Run Club
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Agenda
Week 1: Build your base
Week 2: Get set with the right gear
Week 3: Nutrition and hydration
Week 4: Get race day ready
Event venue & nearby stays
MEC Vancouver, 111 East 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, Canada
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