We want you all to check your calendars now. Are you free the weekend of September 8-11? Want to head to the Smoky Mountains of Tennesse to run, eat, get massages, do yoga, and have fun with us? Sure you do! So let's all meet up at Blackberry Farm this fall. Oh, and if you running isn't your thing, craft brewing pioneer Sam Calagione of Dogfish Head will be hosting an event the same weekend. You can do the drinking, we'll do the running, and we'll see you at the spa!
Here's the link to registration information. See the full event description below.
--Team AF
This event is part of our Intensive series which feature three day, high energy retreats geared toward optimizing performance and achieving goals!
With its gorgeous East Tennessee setting and dramatic elevation changes, it’s no surprise the Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon has already become a favorite of runners around the country. What could make this half marathon even more exciting? Accommodations and race support by the Blackberry team, of course. Plus, food and fitness advice from two of the enlightening and entertaining voices behind the blog ‘Athlete Food’—Professional Triathletes Laurel and Rebeccah Wassner and Runner, Writer and Chef Melissa Lasher. Guests of this event will be treated like pros with pre- and post-run extras like yoga and massages, as well as custom nutrition advice, hassle-free transportation and an after-race celebration.
Highlights & Features
- Includes race registration
- Cooking demo and meals geared toward athletes
- Race preparation tips and coaching from Rebeccah and Melissa
- Pre-race stretch your legs 5k
- Race transportation
- Post race spa session and recovery yoga