TRAIL RUNNING RETREATS IN FRANCE
2023 Dates coming soon. Contact Us to get updates
THE LOST ART OF RUNNING WITH SHANE BENZIE
2023 dates TBD
New for 2022, running technique coach, movement guru and best selling author, Shane Benzie, comes to our 'fairytale' Chateau to host our Lost Art of Running clinic. Whether you are familiar with Shane's best selling book, 'The Lost Art of Running', his coaching methods, or just interested in honing the way you move, this week will provide unique insights, specifically tailored to you.
You will benefit from 1-1 video and movement sensor analysis of your running, detailed small group training sessions and picturesque daily, ability-based group runs to put what you learn into practice. Morning and evening classes prepare you for the days' activity and aid your recovery.
And, when not training, you can relax in our 27 acres of beautiful woodland grounds, make use of our 25m pool, performance gym, and woodland trail, and attend informative seminars with Shane and the team. Relax in the company of like-minded individuals whilst enjoying our nutritious food and drink, with all menus tailored to you, your likes, and your dislikes.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Luxurious en-suite accommodation in the recently refurbished, 'fairytale' Chateau de la Motte Henry
Nutritious and energizing food and drink, including 3 meals per day, training snacks, and energy products
Superb on-site leisure facilities – 1.5km woodchip running trail, performance gym, 25m swimming pool, yoga studio and treatment room
Great social and relaxation areas - lakeside decking, walled garden, woodland paths, secret picnic spots
Video analysis of your running and movement technique
3D analysis of your running biomechanics
Mixed ability group runs on the trails, tracks and towpaths of the Mayenne
Small group and 1-1 coached sessions, run by Shane
Informative seminars and retreat feedback report
Twice daily group stretching classes to prepare you for the day ahead and aid recovery
RUN WELL WITH MARTIN YELLING
Dates TBD
Whatever your level, prepare your mind and body for your next running challenge at our 'fairytale' Chateau in the Pays de la Loire.
Hosted by professional coach and former elite level runner Martin Yelling, alongside our team of sports scientists and therapists.
Daily, ability-based, group runs brilliantly complement 1-1 assessment and small group activity on the stunning towpaths, trails and tracks of the Pays de la Loire. Morning and evening stretching classes prepare you for activity and aid your recovery. In the evening relax in our 27 acres of beautiful woodland grounds, attend informative seminars and meet like-minded individuals whilst enjoying our nutritious food and drink.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Luxurious en-suite accommodation in the recently refurbished, 'fairytale' Chateau de la Motte Henry
Nutritious and energizing food and drink, including 3 meals per day, training snacks and energy products
Superb on-site sporting facilities – 1.5km woodchip running trail, high performance facility, 25m swimming pool
Great social and relaxation areas - lakeside decking, walled garden, woodland paths, secret picnic spots
Mixed ability running program, with no-one left behind
Stunning daily group runs in the picturesque local countryside
Track and trail runs, all virtually traffic free
1 x sports science assessment included along with 1-1 or small group consultations with your host
Informative seminars and Q&A sessions
Trips to a French market and the local towns and villages of interest
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RUN TO WELLNESS LONG WEEKEND
Feb 22 to Feb 26 , 2023 and May 6 to May 10, 2023
Join us at our signature Run to Wellness retreat. Refocus your mind and energise your body at our 'fairytale' Chateau in the Pays de la Loire.
Our running program is designed to improve your wellbeing and your fitness on the stunning towpaths, trails and tracks of the Pays de la Loire. The long weekend will incorporate various coached running workouts designed to help you find out more about how to be a stronger, fitter and faster runner. These workouts will be suitable for all abilities.
Our 27 acre estate provides the glorious setting for you to relax, enjoy meditative yoga classes and therapeutic on-site massage, engage in our thought-provoking seminars and socialise with like-minded individuals whilst enjoying nutritious food and drink. Leave with your mind, body and spirit refreshed.
Includes everything that is in the week long retreat
THE VENUE
Chateau de la Motte Henry is a beautiful, 19th Century Chateau set in over 9 hectares of glorious parkland in the Pays de la Loire. Easy to get to from the UK and mainland Europe, the Chateau is equipped with first-class health, fitness, and leisure facilities to allow guests to relax and reenergize. The spacious accommodation remains true to the Chateau’s heritage, updated for modern convenience.
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