EX2 Adventures / Principle Fitness FREE Clinic Series!

EX2 Adventures is once again teaming up with Eric Sorensen, owner of Principle Fitness, to offer a series of FREE clinics in 2008.  Eric is a professional coach, trainer, and highly accomplished racer.  Whether you are a beginner or hardcore athlete, these clinics will help take your game to the next level.  Come on out to learn new racing techniques, scout EX2 courses, and get a great workout. 

While these clinics are FREE, space is limited.  So, please RSVP to Eric at the following address:  ex2@principlefitness.com. 

2008 FREE Clinic Schedule:

Trail Running (2 hours) - CLINIC FULL AS OF 2/24
Sat, March 1, 2008, 9am @ Wakefield Park in Annandale, VA
Running is more than just piling miles upon miles. Learn techniques that will make you a more efficient runner on any surface, as well as tips that will keep you moving on the trails when others have to slow down or stop. There will be a lecture as well as practice on the Wakefield single track. Bring gear for running outside on the trails. Meet at the small building near the softballs fields, on the left side about a quarter mile from the park entrance. 

Beginner Adventure Racing 101 (5-6 hours)
Sat, April 5, 2008, 9am @ Rocky Gap State Park in Flintstone, MD
Get the lay of the land for the Greenhorn and Rocky Gap Adventure Races.  We’ll cover basic mountain bike skills, map reading, race strategy and team dynamics.  We will bike and run and, if the weather cooperates, we will paddle. Paddling equipment will be supplied. Bring your bike, helmet, running shoes, your lunch, and appropriate clothing.  Meet at the Day Use Beach of Rocky Gap State Park.

Bushwhacker Scouting Mission #1 (2-3 hours)
Sat, May 3, 2008, 9am @ Hemlock Overlook in Clifton, VA
Learn trail running and navigation tips and get a great workout in this 10 mile point to point romp along the Occoquan trail. While running the trail at your pace, instructors will help you identify shortcuts that you could take in the Bushwhacker Adventure Trail Running Races. Shuttle details will be developed with those signing up for the clinic.

Bushwhacker Scouting Mission #2 (2-3 hours)
Sun, May 11, 2008, 7:30am @ Fountainhead Regional Park in Fairfax Station, VA
Learn trail running and navigation tips and get a great workout in this 10 mile point to point romp along the Occoquan trail. While running the trail at your pace, instructors will help you identify shortcuts that you could take in the Bushwhacker Adventure Trail Running Races. Shuttle details will be developed with those signing up for the clinic.

XTERRA EX2 Triathlon and EX2's Day of Endurance Preview (Overnight or Day Trip)
Fri, June 6, 2008, 5pm and/or Sat, June 7, 2008, 8am @ Rocky Gap State Park in Flintstone, MD
Overnight trip to the sight of the XTERRA EX2 Triathlon and EX2's Day of Endurance. We’ll drive up on Friday, ride a loop on the triathlon bike course, camp (or stay in the lodge) overnight, then run, bike and swim on Saturday.  We’ll discuss training, strategy and technique to have you prepared for the race.  Bring your mountain bike, helmet, running shoes and a wetsuit if you have one (and plan on swimming)– though it likely won’t be wetsuit legal on race day in July.  Meet at the Day Use Beach of Rocky Gap State Park.  Choose to attend both Friday night starting at 5pm and/or on Saturday starting at 8am.  The clinic will be complete by 2pm on Saturday.

Beginner Mountain Bike Clinic (2 hours)
Sat, June 21, 2008, 8am @ Wakefield Park in Annandale, VA
Preview one of the Cranky Monkey courses.  We’ll discuss and practice mountain bike skills such as cornering, climbing, descending, weight distribution, shifting, and log ramp riding. Bring your mountain bike and helmet.  Meet at the small building near the softballs fields, on the left side about a quarter mile from the park entrance. 

Intermediate Adventure Racing 201/VentureQuest Preview (5-6 hrs)
Sun, Sept 14, 2008, 1pm @ Fountainhead Regional Park in Fairfax Station, VA
Discuss strategies, orienteering, canoeing technique, and what to expect for VentureQuest.  Practice on the mountain bike course, the running trails, and paddling on the Occoquan Reservoir.  Bring your mountain bike, running shoes and a compass.  If you choose to canoe, rental canoes are available at Fountainhead.  Meet at the upper parking lot of Fountainhead Regional Park.

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