"Drink this. Don't eat that."

When it comes to running nutrition, things can get overwhelming—and fast.

With so many different options available, it can be difficult to know which supplements you really need to fuel your runs and when to use them.

In this workshop, you'll learn about the key components to fuelling your runs and the differences between the popular sports drinks, gels, and electrolytes you see on the shelves—and how you can use them to meet your own unique needs as a runner and create your own fueling plan.

Presented by Andrea Docherty, RD

Andrea Docherty is a Registered Dietitian and sports nutritionist with 10 years experience working with runners and triathletes. She helps endurance athletes develop flexible nutrition plans that promote balanced eating habits, a healthy relationship with food and better performance.

She is the owner of Andrea Docherty Nutrition, an online nutrition coaching business and is the host of the podcast The Fuelled Triathlete.

Injuries, we've all had 'em. And while things happen, there are steps we can take to become stronger, injury-resistant runners.

The first part of this workshop will explore common injuries among runners (we see you shin splints!) and strategies to mitigate them and stay healthy on the run.

Then we'll hit the mat for a strength and recovery-focused class—combining strength and Pilates-based movements designed to support runners from head-to-toe.

Presented by Sabrina Safranyos, Registered physiotherapist. 

Sabrina is a Registered Physiotherapist and founder of Synergy Physiotherapy & Pilates. As a former competitive volleyball player, multi-sport athlete and coach, she has a strong background in exercise, strength and conditioning and injury prevention.

Sabrina is certified in Functional Dry Needling, a Barefoot Training Specialist and has completed the Polestar Pilates Teacher Training, which gives her a unique perspective when it comes to working with her clients. She's worked with mid- and long-distance runners from a preventative and rehabilitative standpoint in order to improve performance, reduce risk of injury and support them with an integrative approach. 

This isn’t your regular workshop. Katrine will begin with a “basics of running form” workshop which will combine drills and self reflection. Throughout the weekend, Katrine will then be providing all runners with 1-1 support to understand how your body moves while you’re running. 

Katrine is a registered physiotherapist and endurance/triathlon coach with Triphecta Performance. 

Working in the neurological rehab field, supporting patients with strokes, spinal cord injuries, and MS to name a few, Katrine combines her expertise in biomechanics and human movement and love for sport to support runners of all levels. She’s worked with a range of athletes, from amateur hockey players, the British Olympic diving team, to beginner and seasoned runners and triathletes alike to finish lines and podiums

If there’s anyone who understands running workouts, it’s elite athlete Rachel Cliff. Whether you’re just getting started on your running journey, training for your first 5K, or running a BQ, workouts can be a great way to become a stronger runner.

Rachel will be chatting through the role of workouts in any runner’s training. And then she’ll coach the group through a fun running workout. New to running workouts? No sweat. This workout will be geared to all levels and Rachel will be there to answer any questions you have along the way.

Coached by Rachel Cliff

Rachel is a Canadian Athlete and the former Canadian Record Holder in the Marathon and Half Marathon. From 2017 – 2023 she was a member of the Canadian National Team for Athletics, specializing in distance running (5k to Marathon). By 2019 she had represented Canada on 11 different occasions and won a Bronze Medal at the Pan Am Games. 

In 2020 she suffered a significant foot injury that prevented her from competing at the rescheduled 2021 Olympic Games and, due to a lack of diagnosis, eventually leave, competitive sport.

Fast forward to 2024, Rachel is a Mom to her daughter Esme and has received a critical Achilles repair surgery that will hopefully allow her to one day return to competitive sport. She also started working with Hettas—a women’s performance footwear brand—as a product advisor, coach, and managing community outreach.

Functional strength and running? Best friends. Warm up for the weekend with a fun functional strength workout led by Abby Pollock. She'll guide you through a quick and easy workout that will prove that you can squeeze strength into any running routine. (And we'll send you home with a vid so you can do it again at home!). New to strength training? Don't worry, this workout will be geared toward all levels!

Led by Abby Pollock, CPT-PES + Fitness Trainer

Abby is an engineer turned fitness trainer and new mother. With a combined following of over 1.5M, she leads her community with a "workout less, live more" approach to fitness. Through her own struggles with mental health, she sees fitness as a catalyst to life more fully. Whether connecting via social media, The Team Plans app, or in-person events - Abby is inspired to connect with and continue growing her community.