About this Event
Every week in September
Meet at MEC Whitby
This September we’re launching Train for the Trails, a free nationwide, 4-week training program. Join us 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
- Post-run social with light refreshments
- Post-run yoga with Durham Trail Runners in week 3
- 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
Tuesday, September 8 with Green Newton Cider Run
Week 2: Get set with the right gear
Tuesday, September 15 with Durham Trail Runners
Week 3: Nutrition and hydration strategies
Tuesday, September 22 with Running Waters
Week 4: Get race day ready
Wednesday, September 30 with Town Runners
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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 Whitby, 1650 Victoria Street East, Whitby, Canada
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