Running Retreat

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October 2021

Our 2020 Fall Retreat has been postponed. After evaluating concerns regarding the unknowns of the COVID virus this fall and in consideration of public health guidelines in planning a safe event, we've come to the difficult decision that we will not be able to offer a running retreat this October. We look forward to an amazing retreat in the fall of 2021!
At this time, planning for our January 2021 Clearwater Destination Run will continue.

2021 Event Details: 4:00 pm Friday - 12:00pm Sunday, Arrowwood Resort in Alexandria, MN
October 2021 Weekend TBD
Our fall running retreat offers a fantastic getaway for you and your girlfriends, or a chance to get to know new running friends! You'll join runners and walkers of all abilities for this inspiring and adventurous girls' getaway weekend. Enjoy running, sightseeing, pampering, recreation and classes where learning is made FUN! We won't forget the free time so you can relax and refresh. The weekend will be led by our National Fitness Director, Olympian Carrie Tollefson.
All women are welcome! Moms on the Run membership is not required.

Registration will open by Spring of 2021

$50+ value swag bag to first 20 attendees to register!

Why Participate in our Run Retreat?

Relaxation. Community. Learning. Connection. Laughter.

These things are hard to come by these days, so let's make it happen! Runners of all abilities are welcome. You don't have to be super fast or super serious about running to love this retreat. Invest in your fitness and well-being with this amazing weekend, because you're worth it!

We're going to have FUN! This is our primary goal for the whole weekend. We all need a getaway. Visit a winery, relax at a bonfire, check out a new yoga class... there will be some options, so you can choose what you ENJOY!
Learn from an Olympian on how to stay focused, how to develop goals and stick with them, and how to balance running with other competing demands
Develop new skills and improve your running (become stronger, faster and build endurance)
Make new friends
Find community surrounded by other women runners
Invest in personal growth and self-care
Indulge in a weekend away from responsibility
Enjoy a swag bag worth $50+, plus opportunity to win prizes!

Learn more about the exciting skills you will gain in our retreat details below.

Registration

Your all-inclusive weekend experience includes all lodging, meals*, sessions, and activities.

Registration options begin at $459*. (Other running retreats start at $700. We worked hard to provide this amazing value!) Additional price points and lodging choices are available; additional fee-based activity options may be available. REGISTER NOW for the best chance at getting your choice of accommodations. Preferences will be handled first come first serve! Payment plans are available!

Registration Will Open Soon

retreat Details

All items are subject to change based on event numbers and speaker availability. All runs and exercise classes are optional.

Sample Schedule

7:30 - 8:30am - Morning Run
8:30 - 9:00am - Boot Camp
9:00 - 10:00am - Breakfast/Shower
10:00 - 11:00am - Speaker/Activity
11:00am - 4:00pm - Day on the town (lunch*, shopping, winery, movie, R&R, spa, you decide!)
5:00 - 6:00pm - Run/Yoga
6:00 - 7:00pm - Shower
7:00 - 8:00pm - Dinner and Speaker
8:00 - 9:00pm - Activity
9:00 - 11:00pm - Bonfire/Social Hour

*Saturday lunch is not included as we will be in town and groups will have options based on their own preferences.

Topics
You will come away with SO MUCH. Learn from Olympian Carrie Tollefson and professionals in the running industry along with others who will entertain and inspire. Here are some of the amazing things you will receive or learn about!

Expert gait analysis; improve your running economics
Mind over Matter: mental training strategies
Safety on your solo runs
Science behind the sport; how to make it work for you
Practical help for your pelvic floor
Nutrition to fuel our runs and our life on the run (complete with cooking demos!)
Gear up for success: What's with compression socks? Foam rolling? Glide? Discover the latest must-have items that will benefit your running

Carrie Tollefson, Moms on the Run Fitness Director

Carrie Tollefson is a professional runner, Olympian, and mother of three who joined our team as National Fitness Director in the spring of 2018.

"I may have come from an elite side of the sport, but I'm also a mom who is just trying to get out there and get a quick 20-minute run in the midst of my crazy day."

Carrie has a lot of experience with running retreats, and more importantly Carrie is FUN! We are thrilled to have her directing of our first annual getaway!

About Arrowwood

Arrowwood Resort in Alexandria, Minnesota is a beautiful, lakeside resort surrounded by Minnesota’s natural splendor. Running Retreat guests will be staying in the resort's charming townhomes and cottages, which include all of the following amenities. Note there are also options available for staying in the main lodge with a private bath if preferred.