Villamiroglio, italy
may 2-7, 2016
Spend a week in the Italian countryside with TWO of the top American runners. This is a real value! Whether you are prepping for a challenging 100-miler or your next marathon, this is the perfect chance to improve your times. This training camp is in the beautiful and challenging Italian countryside and for those who want to improve their running while seeing the 'real Italy'. A perfect week for both those looking for podium finishes and those just looking to finish. You will eat, sleep, run, and learn for 6 days and 5 nights with our elite coaches, Mike Morton and Connie Gardner, through the winding hills and vineyards surrounding our base camp. In the downtime between runs they will use their vast experience to teach you about different nutrition techniques, pacing, training & race planning, recovery and much more. Most of the running will be on roads. If you are ready for big Italian meals, beautiful rural vistas, and lots of time with our coaches, then this is the camp for you! We will take care of everything from the time you arrive in Milan until we drop you back off in Milan.
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Dates:
Mon 2 May- Pick up guests in Milan and drive to Villamiroglio, welcome dinner
Tues 3 May- Breakfast, easy morning run, lunch, easy afternoon run, dinner
Wed 4 May- Breakfast, long morning run, lunch, group shopping/dinner in Torino
Thurs 5 May- Breakfast, morning run, lunch, basic survival class, dinner
Fri 6 May- Breakfast, run to castle, tour/lunch, run to wine tasting, dinner
Sat 7 May- Breakfast, return guests to Milan
Mon 2 May- Pick up guests in Milan and drive to Villamiroglio, welcome dinner
Tues 3 May- Breakfast, easy morning run, lunch, easy afternoon run, dinner
Wed 4 May- Breakfast, long morning run, lunch, group shopping/dinner in Torino
Thurs 5 May- Breakfast, morning run, lunch, basic survival class, dinner
Fri 6 May- Breakfast, run to castle, tour/lunch, run to wine tasting, dinner
Sat 7 May- Breakfast, return guests to Milan
Trip Includes:
-Pick-up from Milan-Malpensa airport (MXP) -Bunk-room lodging -Daily training with elite coaches, Mike & Connie -Breakfast, lunch & dinner daily -One dinner in Torino (Turin) -Basic survival class -Wine Tasting |
Price:
Single Occupancy Only $1,499* Maximum of 22 guests, depending on the gender mix *does not include sales tax |
Details:
Transportation: Runners must be in Milan by 17:00 local time (5 pm) on Monday, May 2nd. It is highly encouraged that guests schedule their arrival into Milan on May 1st to ensure that any travel delays will not disrupt their camp schedule. Milan pickups after 5 pm on May 1st will incur an additional $100 charge.
Lodging: Lodging is a very basic, bunk-room style. Each runner will have an entire 2-bed bunk (top for their gear, bottom for sleeping). There may be up to 6 runners, of the same gender, in each room. Showers and restrooms are shared. If you desire a private room and private bathroom facilities, please check out our Cinque Terre trip.
Food: A hearty European breakfast will be served at the lodging and generally consists of meats, cheeses, breads, juice, coffee, tea, and fruit. Lunches will take place in various locations, depending on the schedule and will include traditional Italian fare. Daily dinner will be offered at the lodging, cooked by your amazing Italian host family who will have a lifetime of experience cooking for large families and guests. Water is included for guests with all meals, other drinks and/or alcohol at lunch and dinner will be the expense of the guest. If you have specific food needs/allergies (vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, etc.) this may not be the trip for you. Several of the locations where we will be eating are very rural and may not have the resources to meet individual dietary needs - Our Cinque Terre Trip can better accommodate your needs).
Running:
Extras: Torino Shopping/Dinner- Guests will be transported to old town Torino/Turin for an afternoon to enjoy the beautiful old city at their own pace. We will meet at a top local restaurant for a outstanding three-course group dinner before returning to your lodging. Wine tasting- This will include a small sampling of both local white and red wines, along with some snacks. There will be the opportunity to purchase wine for consumption back at your lodging. Survival class- Coach Morton and Trip Leader, Zane Holscher, both graduates of multiple advanced survival classes will give you some easy to remember tips and demos on what to do in case things ever take a turn for the worse while you are out training in remote areas.
Packing: Bring appropriate footwear and clothes for running each day, along with at least one set of non-running clothes for the dinner in Torino. Please bring enough clothes for the entire trip. There are no group laundry facilities available at your lodging location. If you want to do a little hand-washing, there are plenty of clothes lines to dry your clothes. Bring whatever you usually use to carry water for multi-hour runs. You should have something that allows you to carry enough water for around 2 hours of running.
Payment: Now- $200 per person deposit to save your spot.
6 months prior- 50% of trip cost due.
3 months prior- Remaining 50% of trip cost due.
Cancellation Policy: More than 4 months before trip, we will refund of all money except a $200 deposit. More than 2 months prior to the trip, we will refund of all paid money except for 50% of the trip cost. More than 1 month prior to trip- We will refund up to $500 per person. No refunds less than 1 month prior to the trip. If you can find a replacement runner/s, who can use your same lodging, your payment may be transferred toward their trip with International Running Company approval or you will be refunded (less your $200 deposit) if it can be filled from the wait list.
Disclaimer: If the trip is cancelled due to the fault of International Running Company or its contractors, we will refund all of the money. If the trip is cancelled due to natural disaster, war, embargo, or other circumstances outside of the control of International Running Company, we will make every attempt to pay partial or full refunds but no refunds are guaranteed. Coaches subject to change due to illness, injury or family emergencies.
Transportation: Runners must be in Milan by 17:00 local time (5 pm) on Monday, May 2nd. It is highly encouraged that guests schedule their arrival into Milan on May 1st to ensure that any travel delays will not disrupt their camp schedule. Milan pickups after 5 pm on May 1st will incur an additional $100 charge.
Lodging: Lodging is a very basic, bunk-room style. Each runner will have an entire 2-bed bunk (top for their gear, bottom for sleeping). There may be up to 6 runners, of the same gender, in each room. Showers and restrooms are shared. If you desire a private room and private bathroom facilities, please check out our Cinque Terre trip.
Food: A hearty European breakfast will be served at the lodging and generally consists of meats, cheeses, breads, juice, coffee, tea, and fruit. Lunches will take place in various locations, depending on the schedule and will include traditional Italian fare. Daily dinner will be offered at the lodging, cooked by your amazing Italian host family who will have a lifetime of experience cooking for large families and guests. Water is included for guests with all meals, other drinks and/or alcohol at lunch and dinner will be the expense of the guest. If you have specific food needs/allergies (vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, etc.) this may not be the trip for you. Several of the locations where we will be eating are very rural and may not have the resources to meet individual dietary needs - Our Cinque Terre Trip can better accommodate your needs).
Running:
Extras: Torino Shopping/Dinner- Guests will be transported to old town Torino/Turin for an afternoon to enjoy the beautiful old city at their own pace. We will meet at a top local restaurant for a outstanding three-course group dinner before returning to your lodging. Wine tasting- This will include a small sampling of both local white and red wines, along with some snacks. There will be the opportunity to purchase wine for consumption back at your lodging. Survival class- Coach Morton and Trip Leader, Zane Holscher, both graduates of multiple advanced survival classes will give you some easy to remember tips and demos on what to do in case things ever take a turn for the worse while you are out training in remote areas.
Packing: Bring appropriate footwear and clothes for running each day, along with at least one set of non-running clothes for the dinner in Torino. Please bring enough clothes for the entire trip. There are no group laundry facilities available at your lodging location. If you want to do a little hand-washing, there are plenty of clothes lines to dry your clothes. Bring whatever you usually use to carry water for multi-hour runs. You should have something that allows you to carry enough water for around 2 hours of running.
Payment: Now- $200 per person deposit to save your spot.
6 months prior- 50% of trip cost due.
3 months prior- Remaining 50% of trip cost due.
Cancellation Policy: More than 4 months before trip, we will refund of all money except a $200 deposit. More than 2 months prior to the trip, we will refund of all paid money except for 50% of the trip cost. More than 1 month prior to trip- We will refund up to $500 per person. No refunds less than 1 month prior to the trip. If you can find a replacement runner/s, who can use your same lodging, your payment may be transferred toward their trip with International Running Company approval or you will be refunded (less your $200 deposit) if it can be filled from the wait list.
Disclaimer: If the trip is cancelled due to the fault of International Running Company or its contractors, we will refund all of the money. If the trip is cancelled due to natural disaster, war, embargo, or other circumstances outside of the control of International Running Company, we will make every attempt to pay partial or full refunds but no refunds are guaranteed. Coaches subject to change due to illness, injury or family emergencies.
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