Back again to Dounside for a great weekend of runs, relaxation and enjoyment. It was wonderful to see some new (and familiar faces)!

Talks from Mel Edwards (our Level 4 Endurance Coach), Dr Chris Fenn (our Nutritionist), Don Macgregor (our special guest and former Olympian, World Veteran Marathon and 10k Champion) were entertaining and fascinating as ever and for the first time we were joined by Jeff Wallace (Physiotherapist) who talked about common predictors for injury - something close to the heart of most runners and which we listened to with great interest!!

The accomodation again scored very highly with our guests who enjoyed the luxury of very comfortable, ensuite rooms and great facilities (including a well used pool table!). Great food and picturesque running trails added to the weekend's enjoyment.

How satisfying it was to see everyone going home relaxed, rejuvenated and with smiles on their faces and to know that some are already booked up to come back again!

Here are some of their comments:

'Thanks for an excellent weekend. Really good mixture of runs/relaxation/talks all in a beautiful setting. The number of running guides exceeded my expectation - I think you could advertise this more to help take away the fear factor of being in a group that is too fast or can run further than you! Looking forward to my next holiday!' Caroline from Edinburgh

'Excellent weekend overall. Excellent enthusiastic staff - thank you!' Leah from Fife

'I feel motivated and inspired to improve my running speed and stamina - thanks!' Anne from Cambridgeshire