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Running Holidays 2008

Training Weekends

Introduction to Hill Running and Mountain Navigation weekend

Race Weekend

Our aim is to help you;

  • Enjoy yourself
  • Run for longer.
  • Improve your speed and endurance.
  • Gain confidence and improve technique
  • Prevent injuries
  • Explore new areas of the British outdoors
  • Learn to navigate with confidence

Running accommodation is at the following venues and more information is available on the following link run accommodation.

Adrian Davis is the leader of our running holidays and is a UK Athletics coach, first aider, and Scottish international runner, with extensive experience of road and mountain marathons and adventure races. Adrian also won the prestigious West Highland Way Race (95 miles) in 2007.  Below is a list of running weekends available for 2008.

We have added some new venues and events to our list for 2008 and we now include our own guest house, with dinner, bed and breakfast as well as our longstanding quality in terms of group accommodation providers. We continue to cater and offer the best wholesome locally sourced food with the emphasis on health and fitness.  Wildoutdoors running holidays and weekends offer an enjoyable training environment in which to explore new countryside with experienced guides and coaches. We offer courses for beginners on our Jogscotland weekends to club and elite athletes, from junior to veteran level. We have over 7 years experience in delivering these courses and have a working relationship with Scottish Athletics and jogscotland. Our team includes Adrian Davis, Scottish International Hill runner and mountain marathon runner, Dave Lewis ex English National Cross country champion, and Angela Mudge ex World Champion hill runner and sports masseur to give you the best advice and coaching. We also have a team of physiotherapists to help you through the longer week courses.

Previous events have been very warmly received. Our customers say:

"We had a brilliant time and it met all our expectations" A Nightingale 2006

"Great weekend- really useful" J Shortreed 2006

We also operate an introduction to off road, fell and adventure racing over hills, mountain and fell country. This includes;

  • Introduction to fell running and hill navigation.
  • Preparation and training for mountain marathons.

Our navigation weekends give training and advice on orienteering and map reading for those who would like to improve their mountain navigation skills. We utilise the skills of Adrian Davis and Eddie Harvey both experienced orienteers and route planners for numerous hill races and orienteering events such as the Angus Munro race, Lowe Alpine Mountain Marathon and Karrimor International Mountain Marathon. Adrian also has extensive experience of adventure racing and mountain marathons over 16 years at the elite end of competition.

The weekends are designed especially to meet your needs and ability and we tend to divide people into small groups based on previous running experience. Our coaches and guides introduce you to the trails and hills based around the scenic venues, specially chosen because of the fantastic off-road running available on the door step. We use a variety of mountains, hills and trails around Scotland and England including the Loch Faskally and Ben Vrackie near Pitlochry, The Lomond Hills near Falkland, Birnam Woods and Hill near Dunkeld and the challenge of Ben Nevis and the Mamores near Fort William as well as the Lake District. We cover distances from 3 to 20 miles depending on group ability and requirements. Speed is not important although we will endeavour to improve your running so you get the best out of our weekend. A typical weekend consists of:

  • A short easy run Friday night and assessment of the groups ability
  • Short interval session if required. Afternoon physiotherapy and massage talk, a walk and simple orientation exercise
  • Long Sunday run/walk from 30 mins to 2hours depending on ability
  • Depart Sunday lunchtime

We can arrange a weekend or holiday at any time in many locations specifically to meet your needs. Group or club discounts available. We are only a phone call away.

  • Price includes individual assessments, training regimes, race and season planning, massage, coaching and advice. .
  • Cost includes all accommodation, food (half board), and travel during the week of the holiday.
  • Runners must be over 18 years of age unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
  • The cost of the travel to the holiday destination (eg. Flights or car/rail travel) is not included in our holiday price.

Race weekend 7-9 March 2008

A new format of trail and hill races based in beautiful surroundings with a range of events to test your running ability. Enter all three or just one but you must do all three to be in the prizes.  Win a free weekend in Dunkeld!

Race 1 - A 4.5 mile trail race along the River Tay at night!!  Headtorches compulsory 

Race 2 - The Birnam Hill Challenge up and over the hill 5 miles and 350m climb and descent.

Race 3 - Deucharry Hill challenge -  trail and hill race over 10 miles and 450m.

  • Date Location
    Activity
    Cost per
    person
    Booking Form

    18-20 January

    29 Feb - 2 March

    Birnam Guest House, Dunkeld

    Trail and hill running weekend

    £150
    8-10 February

    4-6 April

    Birnam Guest House, Dunkeld Introduction to fell running and navigation £150     Book

    7-9 March

    Birnam Guest House, Dunkeld Birnam race weekend £80 (2 nights includes race fees)
    TBA Grasmere Hostel, Lake District Orienteering and fell running weekend £130

    If you would like to make a booking for any of these holidays you can book now by clicking on the relevant link beside each holiday listed and completing the printable booking form which can be posted or faxed to Wildoutdoors. We will contact you regarding payment.

    Adrian R Davis, Wildoutdoors Ltd, 4 Murthly Terrace, Birnam, Dunkeld, Perthshire, PH80BG, Scotland

    Tel/Fax  (0044) 01350 727201 Email adrianrdavis@hotmail.com

     

     

 

 

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