The 2011 Run S.M.A.R.T. Project Running Retreat will take place in Flagstaff, AZ on July 24th – July 30th. This will be a great opportunity to get away and relax in the beautiful mountains of Flagstaff, heralded as one of the best places to run in the country. The Run SMART Retreat welcomes runners of all fitness levels. Participants will be sure to leave the retreat with endless knowledge, motivation, and memories.
Highlights
- Multiple classroom style discussions led by Dr. Jack Daniels, named “The World’s Best Coach” by Runner’s World
- Marathon Training with Olympian Magdalena Lewy Boulet
- Daily training runs, guided by Run SMART coaches, through Flagstaff and Sedona on beautiful scenic mountain trails
- Nutrition for runners discussion with Alicia Shay
- Shoe fitting and gait analysis with Run SMART coach Vince Sherry
- Restorative yoga with NYC instructor Miriam Rosetti
- Entrance, sightseeing, and a once in a lifetime hike at the Grand Canyon
Itinerary
(See full itinerary)
Wednesday, July 28th
7:00am, meet in Embassy Suites lobby for departure
RUN: Schultz Creek Trail
9:00am, Embassy Suites dining room
Breakfast
11:00am, Embassy Suites Conference Room
Morning Session: Dr. Jack Daniels
12:30pm, meet in Embassy Suites lobby for departure
Lunch: Northern Arizona University Dining Hall
4:00pm, meet in Embassy Suites lobby for departure
Afternoon Session: Gait analysis
6:00pm, meet in Embassy Suites lobby for departure
Dinner: Karma Sushi
Package
The cost of the retreat is $1,250.00 per person, which includes the following:
- Six nights lodging at the upscale Embassy Suites, Flagstaff (view lodging)
- All breakfasts, free happy hour, most lunches and dinners (at Flagstaff’s best restaurants)
- All transportation between arrival and departure, including to and from all runs, meals and events
- Run SMART personalized welcome bag (shirt, water bottle, training log, etc)
- Grand Canyon entrance fee
If you have any questions about the retreat, please contact Mike Smith at 978-852-8247 or mike@runsmartproject.com.
