Run mindfully in the Sonoran Desert to undo the knots of stress and find more ease and flow in everything you do
You value being productive and get great satisfaction out of getting more done, whether it's completing a to-do list or hitting a mileage goal in your training log. And yet, no matter how much you accomplish, it never feels like you're doing enough.
If you cringe when people tell you to "slow down, you're doing too much," or that you should just "take a break," you'll be glad to know that mindful running isn't about going slow or having no goals, rather, it helps you cultivate better awareness of where your energy goes and free up more energy for what matter most.
Your retreat leader will show you how to run more efficiently so that as you relax and find flow, you're able to run longer, more challenging trails with less effort. In our mindful pacing run clinic, you'll combine mindful breathing, posture and form to truly embody the concept of performing your best without having to force or push yourself to exhaustion.
You’ll cruise along soft, sandy trails that meander through gently rolling hills. The time on trail ranges from about one to 3.5 hours, including photo stops, water breaks and such. The pace is relaxed and social, so you don’t have to be fast!
This retreat can be the kind of vacation that truly transforms your state of mind and body, if you're open to it. Our retreats are designed to support you as a whole woman, not just a runner. That means you can expect free time to yourself, away from the group. It means that there are wellness experiences included in your retreat package to support your nervous system reset. This is your chance to heal from the effects of stress and focus on doing the things that energize you, inspire you and feed your soul.
This retreat is Level II. It's for you if you:
Discover luxury steeped in historic charm at the Hacienda del Sol. Located at the heart of the Sonoran Desert, Hacienda del Sol is a relaxing escape with breathtaking views and a storied history. Feel the stress melt away with rejuvenating spa treatments by our expert therapists. Enjoy a refreshing swim or unwind in the hot tub while soaking in breathtaking views of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Hacienda del Sol is included in the National Registry of Historic Places in Arizona and is pleased to be a member of Historic Hotels of America®.
One of the best ways to deepen your experience with mindfulness during and after your retreat is to add the Transformational Travel Journal to your package. This co-branded journal by Run Wild Retreats in partnership with the Transformational Travel Journal provides an intentional space to write, draw, sketch and otherwise creatively express what meaning this travel experience has for you. Filled with thoughtful writing prompts, inspirational quotes and mindfulness-inspired ideas, we highly recommend using this journal to help you enhance your mindful running experience. Price includes shipping.
Tucson, AZ, USA 
Help yourself to the breakfast buffet at your leisure. After breakfast, you’ll meet your guide and retreat leader for a scenic run at Starr Pass, where we’ll savor an especially rewarding and scenic trail that involves non-stop rolling hills and sections of technical terrain that requires our mindful attention.
