PAST
WORKSHOPS

2026

Jan 15     Workshop 01:  Building Your Season

Join us as we launch a new series of Sustain Athletics workshops! We'll start the year off with what goes into building a training plan – different platforms, typical structures, key components – and how to set intentions and SMART goals. These are the essential elements of  having successful and fun training seasons, year after year.

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Feb 12    Workshop 02:  Running / Hiking Form & Shoes

Here, we tackle two topics that are foundational for your running and hiking: form and footwear. We’ll explore the 'stacked' athletic stance, bust common myths, and bring a little more awareness into our movements and choices.

 

Mar 12    Workshop 03:  Nutrition I

Strap in! We're diving into the basics of nutrition – there will be some science, some math, but what I want to instill most is guidance for your intuition around food. This can be hard in everyday life, let alone as an athlete, but there are some simple lessons and tricks that we can practice to improve both our nutritional intake and energy output

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Mar 12    Workshop 04:  Member's Choice

Your votes are in and the winning topics is..🥁... Pacing & Cadence!  In this workshop, we'll discuss strategies for pacing through long runs and events, and how cadence and proper running form support this. We'll also go over key Heart Rate Zones to help you understand the benefits of different pacing efforts.

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Apr 15     Workshop 05:  Strength Training

Build consistent, functional strength that supports running and hiking –– not just aesthetic big muscles. We’ll explore how developing deep tissue strength creates a stable foundation for movement, allowing athletes to safely build flexibility and power over time. The result is more resilient bodies, lower injury risk, and stronger performance on the trails.

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Jun 17    Workshop 06:  Event Preparation – video & event checklist available for members or by donation

Preparing for a race or big adventure goes far beyond fitness alone. This workshop explores the practical strategies that make or break an event. We'll cover packing options, route & pace planning, setting intentions, and how to approach the days leading up to an event so you can arrive organized, calm, and ready to succeed.

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Jul 16    Workshop 07:  Breathe & Visualize

Two powerful tools for strengthening focus and resilience are intentional breathwork and visualization. Simple yet effective, these practices help you stay calm, focused, and adaptable through challenging moments—both in sport and beyond. We will explore breathing techniques that can directly influence heart rate, stress response, and nervous system regulation. We'll also talk about fear—what are the real dangers and what is only holding us back?

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Aug 13    Workshop 08:  Member's Choice:  The Athlete Identity

How do we define being an "athlete" or "(trail) runner"? Together, we'll explore how the identities we choose shape our confidence, motivation, and sense of belonging. What terms and perspectives can help reinforce positive outcomes while avoiding negative comparison and imposter syndrome?

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Sept 10    Workshop 09:  Sustainable Habits

Training — and life — takes dedication to routines that support healthy physical and mental development. But how do we build routines that actually work and that we can stick with? Willpower will only take you so far before burnout hits. For sustainable habits, we need to intentionally shape our environment to support and reinforce the behaviours we want to maintain. In this workshop, we’ll discuss strategies for building strong, healthy training habits that are realistic, sustainable, and achievable over the long term.