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  Base Camp Running – Coaching and Adventures

  Performance Coaching

  RUN your best, injury-free!  Just starting out?  Prepping for something big?  Experience sustainable training and solid running science.  Be coached!

 

Coaching Options:

 

SPECIAL – Beginner Running Clinic (12 weeks starts Jan. 18 2025)

Experience ‘learn to run’ in a supportive, inclusive environment with six in-person coached sessions, a running program to develop with, our bonus Basecamp Running Journal, and a vision for your running goals based on endurance science and elite expertise.  You will also be eligible for 50% off a Running Form Video Analysis.  This introductory package is specifically designed to build your running future, progressively, injury free.

Location:  Neck Point Park

Time:  Saturday 8:30 am – 9:30 am

Dates:  Jan.18,  Feb. 01,  Feb. 15,  Mar. 01,  Mar.15,  Mar. 29.

Cost:  $150 (includes all 12 weeks)

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Ferenc

 

  1.   Base Camp Running – Club  (begin any time, get ready now!)

 $ 60.00   (one time payment)

Coaching for everyone!  This is your introduction to a successful preparation for running both road and trail in 2025.  Included is your choice of a basic training plan (10km, 21km, 42km, 50km, 80 -100km), a Running Journal (24 weeks), and a one-time in-person intro session of planning around your running experience.  Also follow us on IG and be part of IG live chats for everything around running performance.

To be eligible for this program you must first have completed your  Running Form Video Analysis (RFVA) parts I and II.  Once there is a baseline of optimal running technique, you can effectively train into your personal best results!

 

   2.   Base Camp Running – Crew   (Virtual Coaching any time)

$ 150.00   (24 week Membership)  

 

2025 Running Event preparation for 24 weeks including all the following personalized features mentioned below.  To be eligible for this program you must first have completed your  Running Form Video Analysis (RFVA) parts I and II.

  BCR-Crew Features (members only)

1.  Event-specific, 24 week training program for 10km -100km, – mountain, trail or road

2.  Membership in our BCR – Coaching App for athlete-coach and inter-athlete communications

3.  Personal Virtual Check-ins (VC) (Face time or WhatsApp) first and third full week of each month to discuss training program and progress

4.  BCR-Crew Masterclasses, Adventures and Training Clinics

5.  Strava monitoring and encouragement

6.  Event pre-race preparation

7.  Complimentary 24 week Running Journal full of inspiration and insights

8.  Shoe and running (road and trail) gear guidance for an optimal running experience

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Base Camp Running celebrates trail/mountain/road running, exploration and adventure in a virtual community of inclusive people who love life and want to share it. We team up to have fun, be motivated and develop new expertise in wilderness environments.  Although a trail focused program,  our efforts include road running and preparation for specific road running and multi-sport events.

   

  Trail Running Introductory Clinic:   FREE, two part Trail Masterclass

TBA (previous Oct. session complete)

Location:   Part 1.  Linley Valley Park, the Alta Vista entrance (yellow gate).  Part 2.  Mt. Benson parking lot.  No registration, just show up,  bring a friend.  All levels and ages welcome however prerequisite is to have been engaged in some form of running in the past year.  Get ready to advance your trail running experience while staying injury free!  Check with our clinic for the next session.  See you soon.

 

2024 Running Events prepared for by our BCR-Crew  (get ready for 2025!) 

Comox 21km, Diez Vista 50km Trail, BMO Marathon, Oak Bay 21km, Cumby 26km, Calgary 42km, Whistler Trail 21km, Oliver 70.3 Tri, Kusam 23km, Slay The Dragon 25km, Minotaur 33km Sky Race, Devils Ladder 50km, Heart Break 100km, Canadian Death Race 120km or 42km, Ironman CDN, multiple local island trail events, Fat Dog 100km, 80km, 70km, Finlayson 80km, 50km, Golden Ultra, Grizzly Ultra 50, Victoria 42km, Qualicum 26km and the new West Coast 80km-100km TBA.

If any of these challenges are on your 2025 wish-list then join us for a fun, motivating, informative training season.
As experienced Endurance Athletes and Coaches, our goal is always to inspire your total running success. Whether a first 10km or first 100km; casual enjoyment or racing for a PB, we have you covered.  Please reach out and lets chat about what excites you and how we can help.
Till then be well, move strong and run free!

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Something for the adventurous trail runner, YOU’RE INVITED!

Base Camp Running – Adventures

  • Trail Running at it’s finest
  • Beautiful Scenery and plenty of photo opportunities
  • We work at your pace to traverse safely and injury free
  • Refreshments available

All our adventures take into account your fitness level and provide you with the technical information to optimize your experience.

Our Base Camp Running Adventures offer you personalized tour opportunities ranging from 2 hours to a multi-day ‘fast packing’. We provide you with the following

  1. Refreshments available
  2. Photo Opportunities
  3. Pick up and drop off
  4. Emergency Medical if required

As an ultra-marathon trail runner, an Ironman triathlete, a Team Canada Triathlon World Championship athlete and team doctor, a certified Pose Running Instructor and a sports-injuries clinician, Ferenc is passionate about empowering others to reach optimal physical performance in strength, speed and endurance.  Specializing in running-injury recovery and running-form analysis, his expertise broadens out to climbing, paddling and adventuring of all kinds.  Vancouver Island BC is his playground and he’s happiest sharing its epic beauty.

Base Camp Running Adventures to Choose From

Ammonite Falls Guided (hiking or running) Tour

4 Km Run / Hike (Aprox time 2 Hours)

FREE for BCR-Crew

$45 per person (2)

$25 for extra person

Mount Benson Guided (hiking/running) Tour

7 Km Run / Hike (Aprox time 4 Hours)

FREE for BCR-Crew

$90 per person (2)

$50 for extra person

Mount Arrowsmith Guided (hiking or running) Tour

10 Km Run / Hike – Full Day

FREE for BRC-Crew

$120 per person (2)

$70 extra person

Mount Albert/Edward Guided (hiking/running) Tour

34 Km Run / Hike – Full Day

FREE for BCR-Crew

$150 per person (2)

$80 extra person

For many more custom Vancouver Island Trail Explores and larger group rates – please contact us!

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