Pilipinas Trail Running Camp Series Kicks Off on Feb 25-26

Do you want to learn how to blaze the trails like your favorite local trail running champions?

The Pilipinas Trail Running Camp, a five-part weekend series of trail running lectures and live tutorials, is scheduled to kick off on February 25-26 at Basekamp, Pintung Bukawe, San Mateo, Rizal.

Trail running champions like Manolito Divina, Wilnar Iglesia, Jael Wenceslao and Sandi Menchi along with trail sports experts will give the lectures and demonstrations on how to up your trail running game.

A registration fee of PhP 2,500 is required to join the event. Said amount will cover event shirt, meals, accommodation and raffle stubs. Sponsors of the event are also handling out giveaways and discount coupons.

REGISTER HERE —> http://bit.ly/2kUfHv6

Part of the registration fee will also be donated to the Athlete Support Fund which will help send deserving athletes on international races for 2017 and 2018.

Trail Running Camp  for Beginners

The first camp scheduled this February is specifically targeted for trail running newbies. Below is a preview of what you can expect from this event:

Road to Trail Basics

Speaker: Wilnar Iglesia

Know the basic gears that you will need on your first trail run. Veteran trail runners will share their knowledge and experience how to pick the right equipment to get you started on the wonderful world of trail running.

Lecture: 1 hour / Sharing 30 minutes

Start Trail Running the Right Way

Speaker: Jael Wenceslao

Learn how to run on a different terrain specially on rocks and overgrown roots that often slows down most trail runners. Find out the proper technique of proper running form and landing technique on the different surfaces you will encounter during trail races.

Lecture: 1 hour / Practical Applications during a short run

Overcoming Uphill and Downhill

Speakers: Manolito Divina and Sandi Menchi

One key difference between road and trails is the latter have uphills and downhills. Overcome this challenge with tips and advises from two of the dominant names in the sport of trail running. Divina and Menchi will teach you the proper running technique of running over hills and mountains.

Trail Etiquette

Speaker: Thumbie Remigio

Learn the do’s and don’ts while you are on the trails. Know the proper attitude and behavior when you are running close to nature. The lecture will also discuss the responsibilities you carry as a trail runner.

Pilipinas Trail Running Camp 2 and 3

Here is a preview of what you can expect on the succeeding camps after the beginner’s leg:

Camp 2- Trail Running Preparations

Date: May 6-7

Registration Fee: PhP 2,500

Same Location

Lecture Topics: Avoiding Injuries, First Aid, Nutrition and Hydration, Weather Management, Planning your race

Camp 3- Mini Trail Race

Date: June 9

Registration Fee: PhP 2,000

Same Location

The Pilipinas Trail Running Camp is brought to you by Race Yaya, Adrenaline Sports and Basekamp.

For event inquiries, contact hello@raceyaya.com or 09088131086.

**PHOTO and VIDEO CREDITS: RaceYaya