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Mediterranean Mindful Running Retreat 2022

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This Retreat is Level II

This retreat is rated Level II. This means it's suitable for you if:

  • You’re comfortable running/hiking six days in a row. Our shortest run (including breaks) is 90 minutes, but most are around 3 to 4 hours (including hiking sections, water breaks and photo ops).
  • You’re OK with running/hiking on trails with loose dirt, rocks and some muddy sections.
  • You are fit enough to handle uphill hiking sections of trail that can range from 10 minutes to 1 hour
  • You're OK with some exposure to sea cliffs and narrow trails
  • You’re game for running in the rain (don’t worry about what to wear; we provide you with a comprehensive packing list).

Spa Day at the Aqua Banys Romans

Now included in the Mediterranean Mindful Running Retreat is a luxurious spa experience!
What better way to cap your week of trail running village to village than to soothe your muscles in the healing waters of a modern spa situated inside a 2000-year-old stone enclave built by the Romans? Here you'll enjoy as part of your retreat package: 

  • Halotherapy in Himalayan pink salt sauna.  The negatively charged ionized salt and trace minerals that are present in the sauna's atmosphere are said to naturally draw toxins and impurities out of the body, reduce inflammation, and improve respiratory ailments like asthma by clearing the lungs. 
  • Soak your run-wear muscles in soothing warm, hot or cold pools 
  • Enjoy a private 60-minute therapeutic massage 

Gourmet Food of the Costa Brava

This region's cuisine in renowned throughout Europe, as Catalonia boasts the greatest concentration of Michelin-starred restaurants in all of Europe. And you'll see why, even at the casual, family run restaurants at which we dine. Local dishes feature  locally grown and harvested ingredients such as fish and seafood with fresh vegetables, olives, olive oil and rice. The most famous dish is Paella (pictured here), a deeply seasoned baked rice dish featuring seafood or vegetables. Most special dietary needs can be easily accommodated.

Mindful Running Clinics

Learn how to run more mindfully to become a better runner. This includes natural running form clinics duringf which you'll learn about the Power Posture: use proper alignment to make gravity do more of the work. This reduces the muscular force involved with running so it feels easier and less strenuous on muscles and joints.
Focus on efficiency: Use natural running techniques to drastically improve efficiency. You'll practice changing stride length, cadence and tempo on various types of terrain. Then put the pieces together to achieve the ultimate trail running experience. Learn to cultivate the circumstances for flow to occur by being relaxed and mindful.

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ON THE TRAIL

One pair of trail running shoes (required)

Hydration pack (we recommend a vest pack rather than a waist pack) with pockets for carrying food and extra clothes and water (required)

Short-sleeve running shirts

Long-sleeve running shirts (light weight)

Running shorts

Running capris or light tights

Lightweight, breathable running rain jacket (easily packable)

Three to four pairs of running socks

Running cap or visor

Sunglasses

OFF THE TRAIL

Day pack (~20 L)*

Casual clothes (dining is informal)

Shoes for casual wear

Warm jacket for cool evenings

Bathing suit

Journal

Small, lightweight camera (or phone)

Plug adapter (if traveling outside North America) for electronic devices

Ear plugs (for sleeping)

Sleeping attire suitable for shared sleeping quarters if sharing a room

Other personal items/apparel and toiletries (shampoo, soap, conditioner, lotion, sunscreen, etc).

*You’ll use this day pack for extra clothing, snacks and personal items (not for running). You’ll have access to it while traveling in the van, when large luggage is not accessible.

For ease of transport between hotels, please limit your luggage to one carry-on (backpack as described above is recommended) and one wheeled suitcase.

💡Note: Trail running shoes and a hydration pack are required items.

Run Wild Retreats Gift Bag

Costa Brava: National Geographic's "Top Travel Destination"

Costa Brava, in Catalonia, Spain is located in the northeast of the Iberian Peninsula, covering the coastal towns and villages of the beautiful province of Catalonia. It is home to some of the most delightful towns, villages and beaches along this 300 km stretch of the Mediterranean Sea. Backing into the Pyrenees along the French border, Costa Brava is a diverse region of extraordinary natural beauty and has a very deep artistic and historical heritage. Its natural beauty giving inspiration to famous artists such as Salvador Dali, Joan Miro and Pablo Picasso.

THE TRAILS

Our daily mileage may be short (runs are typically 4.5 - 8 miles), but these trails present some challenges! Previous trail-running experience isn't necessary, as your retreat leader will provide you with important tips and tools for navigating technical terrain and pacing yourself on these hilly trails. We'll run on all kinds of surfaces, from rocky trails to smooth dirt forest paths, along cobblestone streets and short sections of dirt road. We'll stop frequently along the way to take photos, have a snack and sip our water.

Add-on +US$79

Transformational Travel Kit

The Transformational Travel Kit contains hand-selected items to support you in having a meaningful travel experience. Featuring the book, "Transformational Travel Journal: Your guide to creating a life-changing journey" by Eric Rupp, this kit also contains:

* 27-ounce stainless steel water bottle with sport cap, made by Klean Kanteen exclusively for Run Wild Retreats
* Embossed faux-leather luggage tag
*Two high-quality vinyl stickers "I Run Mindfully"

Shipping is FREE!

Add-on +US$142

Mindful Inspiration Running Kit

The Mindful Running Inspiration Kit is filled with custom items that will support and inspire you to consistently practice your healthy running habits.

Get inspired to continue your practice every time you reach for your mindful running gear, and take to the streets and trails knowing you are feeding your soul and fueling your good health in the long run.

 

Your Mindful Running Inspiration Kit Includes:

 

“I Run Mindfully” women's technical run t-shirt

 Run Intention Bracelet

 27-oz Stainless Steel Klean Kanteen bottle with sport cap

“I Run Mindfully” vinyl stickers (pack of 2)

 Mindful Running Training Log

“Run Mindfully” Intention Bracelet

 

Share and celebrate the joy of maintaining a daily running practice, while reminding you that no matter where you take your shoes — from Moab to the Mediterranean — you’re part of a community of healthy runners who support you on this path.

Shipping is FREE!

Add-on +US$275

Pre-Retreat Hotel Night in Girona (April 29)

Register by 1 Mar 2022
Book an additional hotel night in Girona at the same hotel we use for the retreat, or a similar one in the immediate vicinity. Price is per room, not per person. 
Location
Catalonia, Spain
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