SYDNEY, Australia -- Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa in the New South Wales Snowy Mountains has announced a new series of Trail Running Weekends that combine expert tuition from two of the world’s finest trail runners, wholesome cuisine and great accommodation.
The series of three Trail Running Weekends will be hosted by World Orienteering Champion Hanny Allston and Australia's top Ultra Runner Brendan Davies and are geared for all levels of runners. Each weekend focuses on developing specific areas of trail running performance:
‘Preparing to Train’ on 18 - 20 October, 2013: Learn the basics of great running technique, preparing training structure, nutrition for optimal training performance and recovery, and elite recovery strategies.
‘Preparing to Race’ on 29 November – 1 December, 2013: Discover how to optimise personal racing strategies such as perfecting tapering, nutrition for racing, trail running equipment, and finding mental focus.
‘Maximising your Potential’ on 7 - 9 February, 2014: Gain insight into the elite end of trail running performance with seminars on running technique for hills, speed and trails, managing fatigue, stress and its impact on performance, supplements and performance helpers and hinderers.
Packages start from $360 per person with six people sharing a three-bedrom chalet or $440 per person twin-share for the October and February events and from $405 per person six-share in three bedroom chalet or $485 per person twin-share in November. The all-inclusive weekend includes two nights accommodation in a Studio room, professional tuition and guidance from Hanny and Brendan over the weekend, wholesome meals including breakfast daily, dinner each night and lunch on Saturday, a late check-out and full use of resort facilities. Guests attending the November event also receive a ticket to the resort’s celebrity Movember Sportsman’s Dinner on the Friday evening.
Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa General Manager Scott O’Neile said he’s excited to add a trail running weekends to the resort’s event calendar, and especially thrilled to give guests the opportunity to learn from the resort’s champion trail running ambassadors.
“The resort’s location near the beautiful Kosciuszko National Park offers easy access to a multitude of trails.
“The terrain around Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa is breathtaking, and we’re certain that runners will love the scenery as well as expert personal tuition offered over the weekends,” he said.
“Not only will the participants benefit from personal coaching by two of the world’s finest trail runners Hanny Allston and Brendan Davies, but they will be exposed to other tips for success from other partners like Hammer Nutrition and Shotz Gels.”
In addition to picturesque views over Lake Crackenback, the resort's contemporary one, two and three bedroom apartments offer spectacular mountain views with spacious living areas, cosy fireplaces and private balconies.
When guests aren’t running trails, they can enjoy some well-deserved relaxation with the resort’s range of onsite leisure facilities including the Day Spa and Wellness Centre and new the mountain bike track and skills park as well as the array of free activities including a nine-hole golf course, heated swimming pool, fitness centre, tennis courts, archery and trampolines.
For bookings or more information, visit www.lakecrackenback.com.au
ABOUT HANNY ALLSTON
Hanny Allston is a World Orienteering Champion who enjoys coaching individuals to achieve theirpersonal fitness goals. Her business, Find your Feet is the official coaching provider for the grueling North Face 100. Earlier this year, Hanny smashed the 20-year-old 80km Overland Track record, winning in an amazing 8 hours 14 minutes.
ABOUT BRENDAN DAVIES
Brendan Davies has represented Australia four times across a range of disciplines including road, mountain and trail running. In 2012, Brendan was crowned the Australian Ultra Runner of the Year by his ultra running peers and the governing body of ultra running in Australia - AURA. In 2013, Brendan won The North Face 100 setting a new course record of 9 hours 16 minutes 12 seconds. He is currently a member of the Inov-8 international trail running team. Brendan enjoys sharing his experiences and seeing others succeed in their fitness goals.
About Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa:
Don’t expect a run of the mill resort experience when you stay at Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa. The property features more than 100 rooms ranging from overwater lake view apartments to mountain view chalets. Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa is located on the border of the Kosciuszko National Park and is just 15 minutes from the ski-fields of Thredbo or a 15 minute ski tube train ride away from Perisher Ski Resort. A free shuttle bus takes guests to the ski tube each day as the station adjoins the property. When you are not skiing or boarding, you can enjoy the extensive facilities at Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa including an impressive day spa and wellness centre which draws on natural nurturing therapies of the Snowy Mountains, two restaurants and an array of free activities including golf, trampolines, canoeing, tennis, archery and 14 kms of mountain bike and walking trails. Before you leave Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa you should definitely try a Segway Eco Tour where you explore the local bush terrain on a no-emissions personal transporter and discover the winter beauty of the 150 acres of land around Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa on mountain bike. Another must-do activity (not in winter) is to go river sledding on the Thredbo River where you will see the beauty of the region from an incredible aspect: floating down the river on an inflatable sled and experience just a little bit of an adrenaline rush as you negotiate the rapids. www.lakecrackenback.com.au
