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Alpine Trail Running Training Week — Technique, Knowledge & Experience
Location
Wipptal, Tirol
Duration
5 days — Friday, 31 July to Tuesday, 4 August
Target group
Beginner & Fortgeschritten
Accommodation
Wienerhof, Trins (Halbpension)
Programme at a glance
This week combines training, technique, theory, and team spirit — ideal for beginners and advanced runners who want to deepen their trail skills while experiencing nature in a truly immersive way.
Daily schedule
01
Friday, 31 July –
Arrival & Introduction
Afternoon
- Welcome, weekly overview & gear check (poles, shoes, backpack)
- Easy get-to-know-you trail run
Evening
- Theory: “What is trail running?”
– Equipment
– Mountain safety
– Pacing
– Group allocation
02
Saturday, 1 August –
Uphill technique & strength
Morning
- Technique training 1: Uphill running + terrain
– When to run vs. when to hike
– Using poles (timing & rhythm)
– Short uphill intervals
– Running on different surfaces (gravel, forest, rock)
– Posture & cadence
- Easy cool-down run (10–15 min)
Afternoon
- Theory: Orientation
- Topographic maps, contour lines
- Small practical exercise
Evening
- Physio session
03
Sunday, August 2 –
Uphill technique & strength
Evening
- Morning and afternoon – long trail run (4-5 hours) + technique training 2: downhill running
- Early start – two groups (beginners / advanced)
- Break on the way (hut or picnic)
- Topics on the way:
- Downhill running (stride length, posture, shock absorption, gallop technique)
- Energy management & nutrition on the way
- Yoga session
04
Monday, August 3 –
Interval training & alternative training
Morning
- Interval training on the trail
Afternoon
- Alternative training: Mountain biking tour or via ferrata (OPTIONAL)
- 2–3 hours of MTB on forest roads & trails
- Focus on technique, balance & endurance or Via ferrata with difficulty level C (moderate)
Evening
- Theory: Basics of nutrition and practical tips
05
Tuesday, August 4 –
Final session & wind-down (Half day)
Morning
- Relaxed final run on varying terrain
- Application of learned techniques
- Group photo
Late morning / noon
- Joint wind-down
- Departure
Target group
Beginner
Trail running beginner level:
You run regularly (e.g., 10–15 km), you’re sporty and adventurous, but you have little or no experience with trails or mountains.
You want to discover trail running in the Alps in an accessible, relaxed way.
Key features:
- 10–20 km per day
- Easy pace, lots of guidance and coaching
- Focus on experience, progression, and safety
- Ideal as a first mountain trail running experience
Advanced
Trail running advanced level:
You already have experience with longer runs or have taken part in trail runs in the Netherlands or Belgium.
You run regularly, you’re fit, and you’re used to hilly terrain — and you’re looking for variety and a challenge.
Key features:
- 15–25 km per day
- More technical trails and more elevation gain (1,000 m+)
- Demanding routes that may even lead to summits
- Familiar with gear and basic mountain technique
Accommodation
Wienerhof, Trins (Halbpension)
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Included services
- Overnight stay with half board in an authentic mountain hotel
- Guidance by ASTA- and BSPA-certified trail running guides
- 1 workshop with a certified physiotherapist or a core stability session
- Workshop with a nutrition expert
- Free SCOTT Sports product testing
- Trail running packing list
- Yoga session
- GPX files for the routes
- Guest card = public transport pass in the Wipptal (between Innsbruck main station and Brenner)
- Photos from your trail running trip
Frequently Asked Questions
Partners
Physio
Veronika Bürgler
Testmaterial
SCOTT Sports AG
Michaela Trojer
Yoga-Einheiten
Nina Pienz
Yoga-Einheiten