Spaces filling fast at trail-running retreat!

Spaces are going for the Trail Running and Wellness Retreat for Women and I can hardly believe it's only two months away!

Putting this retreat together has been a long-term personal goal because when I think about all the ways in which running enriches my life and how much I wanted to share those experiences with other women.

So far we have women from California, Idaho and Denver! Many questions I have received regard how to get to Vagabond Ranch (pictured) from Denver International Airport, and the answer is that it's only about a three-hour drive. If you fly to Denver, I suggest taking a morning flight so that you arrive by midday, and then take a shuttle service or rent a car at the airport for the weekend. I can provide specific information about both these options.

Aside from the logistics, the more important questions are about trail running! I have reports that the trails are going to be in fine shape this summer, though it's still a little too snowy to test-run them quite yet. But I am heading up to the ranch in a few weeks to scout our routes. The women registered so far vary greatly in their running experience, so as planned, there will be a faster and a slower pace group to accommodate everyone.

My dear friend Wendy Kennedy will be our yoga instructor. I've taken many classes with Wendy over the past couple of years in Carbondale, and her calm manner and in-depth knowledge of Anusara yoga means that she'll have all us runners limber and relaxed by the weekend's end.

I am also excited to report that several running companies have offered gifts for the goodie bag. Everyone will receive items and or deep discount coupons from these fantastic companies:

Montrail trail-running shoes (www.montrail.com)
Mountain Hardwear clothing (www.mountainhardwear.com)
Sugoi clothing (www.sugoi.com)
GoLite (www.golite.com)
GU energy gel (www.guenergy.com)
Road ID (www.roadid.com)
Ryders Eyewear (www.ryderseyewear.com)
Trail Runner magazine (www.trailrunnermag.com)

We hope you'll join us!

And you'll soon find more updates and news about the retreat on our Facebook page!