ULTRA DISTANCE SKILLS
GUIDED by GEORGE FOSTER and ROB BROWN
FRIDAY 1st SEPTEMBER - SUNDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER
Based in Keswick, Cumbria, we will spend the weekend talking all things ultra running. This weekend is aimed at those who have some experience of trail running and are looking to step up to their first ultra, or those with a few ultras under their belt who are looking to learn, improve and move into more mountainous terrain, such as the Lake District.
The focus of the weekend will be on the various elements which need to be considered to perform in an ultra, particularly in the mountains, including nutrition, navigation, planning, pacing, kit and equipment, efficiency and much more. You will be treated to a presentation on the Saturday evening at a local venue from George Foster, a GB ultra-trail runner.
The weekend will be delivered by fully qualified Mountain Leaders and Ultra Coaches, with plenty of experience and local knowledge to make sure you experience the best trails and get the most from your weekend.
In collaboration with the good people at Maverick Race, we are offering a 15% discount to any runners from the Maverick community.
When?
Friday (early evening) 1st September - Sunday (early afternoon) 3rd September
Where?
Based in Keswick, Cumbria, you will explore the best of the Lakeland fells.
Who is it for?
Runners with a background of longer distance training behind them who wish to learn the skills to perform in ultra distance racing. You may have a race or two under your belt already or are looking at stepping up to compete in your first ultra. If so, this weekend is for you coming, as it does, a week before the Maverick Race X-Series Lake District 2023…the perfect pre-race prep!
What will you get?
Small group access to two passionate and experienced ultra distance runners
Fully guided running across the English Lake District
Race skills, strategies and fuelling advice
An ‘Ultra Tips’ presentation from GB ultra-trail runner, George Foster
Discounted race nutrition
How much will it cost?
The entire 2.5 days will cost £280 per person (see above for discount options) but please note that this does not include meals or accommodation.
Itinerary:
Friday 1st September - arrival between 1700-1730; short ‘shake-out’ run 1800-1930 on ‘flat’ local trails and a chance to meet the rest of the group and the guides
Saturday 2nd September - meet at Moot Hall, Keswick 0900; short run out of town and a stop to discuss kit and equipment; long run out onto the fells with particular emphasis on race skills 1000-1600 (approximately); post-evening meal presentation 1945-2100
Sunday 3rd September - meet at Moot Hall, Keswick 0900; shorter run onto the fells with a further focus on race skills 1000-1300 (approximately); late lunch and final thoughts 1330 onwards
I’m interested! What happens next?
You can use the link below to book your place on the course. If you have any questions then please feel free to contact us. We look forward to seeing you for a great weekend of Ultra Running