Author Archives: Elinor

About Elinor

Elinor is the founder of Run Wild Retreats and has been teaching running clinics for over 10 years. A life-long runner whose competitive career includes running cross country in college and running trail ultramarathons, Elinor lives and breathes the sport. She lives in Carbondale, Colorado her family and works in PR and communications, and was previously an editor at Trail Runner magazine.

Do Frequent Bladder Breaks Slow You Down?

TweetDo you strategically plan your trail runs with bushes and trees along the route just in case you need to go pee?  Do you empty your bladder two to three times before you leave for a run? If so, you are not … Continue reading

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Endurance Magazine Reveals Run Wild Retreat Experience

Tweet Last year, Endurance magazine’s Casey Saussy attended the Run Wild Trail Running and Wellness Retreat at Vagabond Ranch. You can read about her experience in her story, published in the February issue of Endurance magazine, and posted here on the … Continue reading

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“Running the Edge” Explores How Running Makes You a Better Person

Tweet Review of “Running the Edge” by Tim Catalano and Adam Goucher $17.95, www.runtheedge.com Enter to win one of three signed copies of Running the Edge–see below to enter! Running the Edge does not offer a 10K training plan or tips … Continue reading

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Women Magazine Exposé on Trail Running’s Growing Popularity

TweetThe latest issue of Women magazine, an inspiring magazine about women’s wellness, health and happiness, features an article about Run Wild Retreats, including photos of last year’s event. In the story, author Diana Price explains why trail running is growing in popularity, particularly among … Continue reading

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Registration Opens for 2012 Run Wild Retreat

TweetRegistration for the 2012 Run Wild Trail Running and Wellness retreat is now open. I hope you’ll join us August 16 -19, 2012 for our third annual retreat, this time held near Carbondale, Colorado, home of Trail Runner magazine and some of … Continue reading

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How to Make Running Your Vocation

TweetI had the pleasure of meeting Kandice Marks when she attended the Run Wild Trail Running and Wellness Retreat in Colorado in August 2011. In fact, the retreat was a birthday gift from her husband (what a guy!). During the retreat, Kandice, … Continue reading

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Breath and Movement: Blissology Yoga for Athletes

TweetI recently caught up with Eoin Finn, one of Canada’s top yoga instructors, to discuss his works with competitive and professional athletes. He is the founder of Blissology Yoga, a style of yoga that is designed to build a foundation for movement during sports by resisting … Continue reading

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Chasing your Dreams: Interview with SkirtSports CEO Nicole DeBoom

Tweet Last week the Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition (OIWC) hosted a webinar with Ironman champion and SkirtSports founder Nicole DeBoom who is currently pregnant with her first child.  I had met Nicole at industry tradeshows and at trail races here … Continue reading

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Girls on the Run on Colorado’s Golden Trails

TweetCome autumn, there’s no where I’d rather be that in the Rocky Mountains, where aspen trees are golden, fresh snow dusts the 14ers and blue skies are guaranteed. The best way I know to celebrate this spectacular time of year … Continue reading

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Thanks for the Memories! Trail Running Retreat 2011

Tweet Thanks to all who attended the 2011 Trail Running and Wellness Retreat at Vagabond Ranch. This brief video recaps some of the event’s great moments. More photos still to come! (note: video may not display properly in the Google Chrome browser) … Continue reading

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