Trail Running Skills with the Mirnavator
If you enjoy running, and are now psyched to get out on the trails, this trip will give you the skills and confidence you need to run in the mountains. In a light-hearted and non-judgmental setting, Mirna Valerio and experienced Run the Alps guides will spend time covering a range of trail running topics, with individual feedback to best help you on your trail running journey.
As well as being an experienced sponsored trail runner, an advocate for inclusion in the trail running community, and successful writer and speaker, Mirna is one of the most fun and positive people we’ve ever met. Her passion for trail running in the Alps is contagious, and Mirna will be there to support you as you share in this trail running experience.
On this level 1 tour, we’ll be running at a slower pace, with plenty of stops. We’ll cover 6–13km (4–8 miles) with 300–915m (1000–3000ft) of climbing and descending each day, with some options to shorten or lengthen the running route.
Learn more about level 1 tours:
On this trip, we’ll cover essential skills for trail running:
- warm-up sessions before each run and stretching sessions afterwards
- strength, mobility and injury prevention workshop
- ascending and descending slopes
- effective use of poles
- moving on technical terrain
- what gear to bring
Throughout the week you’ll also learn how to plan your own trail running routes safely and navigate as you go. Our trip will culminate with the group planning the last big run of the week, taking into account the weather, the terrain and the group’s trail running goals.
We won’t be running all day, every day, though! There will be time to enjoy relaxing and recuperating in your hotel spa, checking out Chamonix, and indulging in local culinary delights. We’ll visit our favorite restaurants in town, some specializing in traditional cuisine like fondue or tartiflette, and others with more modern fusion. One afternoon, we’ll taste local wines, juices and cheeses – another way to learn more about the local culture!
Lead photos: Sam Hill
Please note: Day-to-day itinerary is subject to change based on weather conditions. All route distances and vertical are approximate. Most days you’ll have the option to shorten or extend the runs.
