Tasmania Trail Running Academy with Find Your Feet Trail Running Tours

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Participating in a Find Your Feet trail running academy in 2016 was what launched me from 'plodder' to 'trail runner'. I gained so much confidence from learning trail running skills, as well as tips and tricks for missions and even racing. Everyone was welcome, no matter their ability and I am just so grateful for this opportunity. - Participant, Trail Running Camp, 2016

Trail running is booming in Tasmania, with more and more of us heading towards the hills and dales to explore. Events are popping up too. For many of us, trail running is something we have learnt through trial and error, realising only after a stumble that perhaps, 'I might not repeat that again'. So, we are motivated to bring you another incredible opportunity to join us for a educational and memorable Trail Running Academy! Over 3 days you will have access to our expert guides and coaches who always strive to facilitate an environment of education and learning for all elements of trail running. We are eager to share our knowledge on gear, equipment, nutrition, wilderness safety and conservation, adventure or race planning, local environmental and cultural significance and running techniques tips and tricks that will have you dancing, thriving and keeping safe on the trails. This experience is one not to be missed!

We have chosen Mount Roland in north-west Tasmania for our Academy's base camp. From here we will explore the infamous Mount Roland Range as covered in the Triple Top Mountain Run event.

After our trail running sessions we will return to our lodgings for workshops and discussions with local trail running experts. On our second night we will recap our learnings and highlights of the day over a shared dinner.

This is a trail running opportunity not to miss and all abilities are welcome!

ACADEMY HIGHLIGHTS

Cover the full Triple Top Mountain Run event course over 2 Days.
Arrive and head straight out the door for an educational night run with our coaches, guides and other guests.
Enjoy a point to point mountain run on Day 2 & Day 3.
Experience a whole morning of trail running education on the trails on Day 2 & 3. Learn the art of uphills, downhills, technical trails, cornering and ‘going faster’.
Participate in relaxed trail running & wellbeing focussed workshops on Day 2. Topics can include: nutrition, hydration, ‘training’ as an adult athlete, ‘adventuring & missioning’, recuperation, thriving with age, & trail running psychology.
Relax over a wholesome plant-based meal with your new trail running friends on Night 2.
Receive extensive knowledge and insight about the Triple Top Mountain Run course.
Say farewell to your new trail running friends, knowing that there are so many more adventures to be had together!

What I am most excited to share is my love of trail running as a mode of transport to see a landscape. There are so many subtle tips that have liberated my ability to play wilder, such as nutrition, hydration, uphill & downhill running, and understanding performance psychology. I want to assist more Tasmanians to experience the freedom of trail running - Hanny Allston

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ACADEMY DETAILS

ACADEMY BASE	Gowrie Park Wilderness Village
START TIME & LOCATION	Day 1 - 5pm at Gowrie Park Wilderness Village to be introduced to your coaches, guides and the group & 6pm run departure from accommodation
FINISH TIME & LOCATION	Day 3 - 12:00pm at Gowrie Park Wilderness Village
ACCOMMODATION	Gowrie Park Wilderness Village
MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE	Up to 24 guests
INCLUDED	Guidance over 2 Days of the full Triple Top Mountain Run Course Transport from Launceston Wholesome, plant-based dinner on Night 2 3 days of expert coaching & guiding Insurance & trail permits Premium discounts at Find Your Feet stores
NOT INCLUDED	Travel insurance Most meals*
COST	$450 AUD* *Full payment is required at time of booking. Refunds are only possible if we can refill your place.
TRANSPORT	A free two-way bus transport service will be provided from Launceston. Alternatively, please feel free to carpool or bring your own vehicle to Launceston or Gowrie Park. If you wish to opt for our free transport to Gowrie Park for our Academy, our bus will depart from the following location: Launceston @ TBA The bus will return from Gowrie Park & drop participants off at the following location: Launceston @ TBA *We will help co-ordinate carpooling to Launceston or Gowrie Park through our Academy group chat.

* We believe meal times are important for coming together and celebrating the experiences we are having. Therefore, we will be providing a wholesome, delicious and plant-based dinner on Day 2 of this camp. All other meals are self-catered and there is a large commercial kitchen in our accommodation for your use. We will provide more detailed information about what to bring closer to the time.

RUN DETAILS**

Academy Suitable for: Beginner - Advanced (everyone is welcome!)
Minimum Run Duration: 8km/70min
Maximum Run Duration: 15 - 20km/3hrs
Technical Difficulty: Moderate (some trail experience will be helpful but is not required)
Steepness: Undulating fire-trails to very steep mountain slopes

* * Our tours & academies are a ‘holiday’ involving trail running. So, whilst we have an itinerary and plan for what knowledge and experiences we wish to impart, our guides and coaches will craft each days’ runs to meet your individual needs. This is not a training camp, but rather an educational opportunity. On every route we will frequently stop to teach, soak up the ambience and to take plenty of photos. Therefore, running distances noted in this itinerary can vary to differentiate between guest abilities and make your Find Your Feet holiday a rich experience.