Ultra & Trail Running Week in the French Alps, August 2011

With 6 clients across 3 nationalities, Alpine-Oasis hosted their second residential week introduction to high mountain ultra running in UTMB country, with a chance to take in the UTMB race experience as one of the highlights. Tiiu, Cluadia, Zara, Claire, Lilly & Simon covered more ground, climbing and descending in stunning alpine scenery than they thought possible – yet by the end of the week were so full of energy that they were asking for more!

Alpine-Oasis Trail Running weeks offer a unique blend of mountain and ultra running skills, & powerful insights into the mental and emotional strategies needed for enjoyment & success in this sport. Lead coach & ultra runner Andy Mouncey (www.bigandscaryrunning.com) is supported by Chamonix-based International Mountain Leader Joy O’Flanagan (www.mountainbalance.com) & International Mountain Leader & film-maker Phil Coates (www.philcoates.tv) They are a combination which inspires & equips their clients beyond the life of any running retreat. As Lilly remarked at the end of the week: ‘This was meant to be for me.’