Come and run with an ultra MARATHON legend…
We’re delighted that we’ll be joined for this weekend retreat by one of the world’s best-loved ultra runners, Jasmin Paris, alongside movement coach and record-breaking fell runner Paul Tierney, as well as our regular hosts, award-winning author Adharanand Finn, and our guide for the weekend, Colin Kirk-Potter.
We’ll explore the iconic fells in England’s mountain-running heartlands, learning how to move better across the trails, before returning back to base to refuel with hearty home-cooked meals prepared by our on-site chef.
In the evenings we’ll relax with fireside chats from our knowledgeable hosts, who will share their experiences and insights on the world of running. Jasmin will give us the inside story of how she became the only woman ever to complete the infamous Barkley Marathons, as well the story of how she won the Spine Race outright - beating all the men!
BASECAMP
Our basecamp, Near Howe, sits in the heart of the Lake District national park near the foot of Blencathra.
Meet the team
Jasmin Paris
A runner who needs no introduction! In 2024, Jasmin did what no woman has ever done when she completed five loops at the Barkley Marathons. She will be with us all weekend to run, eat and hang out with the guests, as well as share her many incredibly inspiring stories.
Adharanand Finn
Adharanand is the author of three acclaimed books, Running with the Kenyans, The Way of the Runner and The Rise of the Ultra Runners. This is a chance to grill him on all he has learnt during his research, which has taken him from Kenya to Japan and into the darkest pain caves of the ultra running world!
Paul Tierney
Paul is a coach and running rehab specialist with over 20 years experience helping athletes of all levels overcome injury and improve their movement. A former Wainwrights record holder and inter-county hurler in his native Ireland, he specialises in the technical and physiological development of trail and road runners. Rather than applying "cookie-cutter" changes, he helps runners develop the internal awareness needed to respond intuitively to the terrain beneath their feet.
Colin Kirk-Potter
Colin has been a qualified Mountain Leader since 2008. He has completed many of the top fell races, including two Bob Graham Rounds, as well as numerous Mountain Marathons. He has an in-depth knowledge of the moor and is the author of Dartmoor Trail and Fell Running.
SAMPLE Itinerary
Friday:
Easy late-afternoon trail run
Home-cooked evening meal
Bedtime stories - a reading from Adharanand from one of his books
Saturday and Sunday:
At least three runs of varying lengths on rugged the fells
Talk and practical session with Paul on the skill of uphill and downhill running to help athletes feel fluid and capable on any terrain
Fireside talk and Q&A with Jasmin
Time to relax, read, chat, drink tea/coffee
Sunday evening meal at a local pub
Monday:
Early morning dawn run
The cost of the camp includes:
Three nights accommodation (Fri, Sat and Sun)
All food, home-cooked by our wonderful in-house chef (vegan, gluten-free etc very welcome)
Up to five guided runs (or fewer if you want!) of varying lengths
Talks by Jasmin and Adharanand, as well as plenty of chances to chat and ask questions across the weekend
Movement session with Paul Tierney, as well as trail running technique tips from Jasmin, Paul and Colin
The cost doesn't include:
A pub supper on Sunday night at a local pub
Prices:
Sharing in a (same sex) twin room: £925 per person
Couple sharing a double room: £925 per person
Double room for 1 person: £1,250
(Space is limited and rooms will be allocated on a first come, first served basis)
Difficulty:
For the shorter runs, as a minimum level you should be able to run at least 5km without having to stop. To join the Sunday long run it is recommended you can run 10km on trails without stopping - speed is not important
KIT LIST:
As well as running gear for all weathers, including gloves and a running jacket, you will need trail running shoes and a running pack to carry snacks, water and spare clothing
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“I had really high expectations for the weekend and it surpassed them all. I hope to be able to join you again one day”
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