Making racing abroad in Central Portugal easy

Racing Weekends

Here’s the why!

I have always found racing internationally incredibly stressful. We all want to race on new trails and experience incredible scenery. Well, I have put together a package to take the stress out of racing abroad in Central Portugal. I handle the logistics so you can focus on the racing/challenge at hand

Upcoming Events

Desafios Piocs do Acor (Click here for the race website)

Retreat dates: 12/12 - 17/12

Race date: 16/12

Race distances: 32k (+/-2,000m), 18k (+/-1,000m), 13k (+/- 550m)

You can expect incredible views as you run through the Serra do Acor. Whether you are new to mountain running or a seasoned veteran, this race has an option for you

£495

+ £10 for 32k

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What to expect around the race

Route Recce

We’ll use the days leading into the race to preview some of the course so you turn up to the start line as prepared as possible

Race Logistics

I’ll get you signed up to the race and take care of getting you to/from the race venue, ensuring it all goes smoothly

Race Strategy and Debrief

We can sit down over a cup of coffee and discuss how best for you to tackle the race and then debrief afterwards to ensure you get the most from the experience

What about the rest of the time?

This will be focused on getting you ready for the race and recovering from it all while seeing as much of Central Portugal as possible - think wild swimming, fantastic food and great company.

 FAQs

    • 4-nights hostel style accommodation - Mixed dormitory with separate open plan living

    • Airport transfer from Porto airport (time of group collection will be specified)

    • Homemade arrival dinner

    • Pre-stocked kitchen for self-catering including run nutrition

    • Transport to and from planned activities

    • Race entry

    • Support during the race (crewing is optional and degree of input dependant on number of racers)

    • Flights (I plan these retreats around available flights aiming to make the travel as simple and cheap as possible)

    • Travel/race insurance

    • Additional food and drink beyond that supplied in the kitchen including any meals eaten at cafes and restaurants

    • Anything else beyond that mentioned in ‘What’s included’ section

  • We’ll head over to the race venue as a group so timings will depend on the race distances opted for. The focus will be on getting everyone to where they need to be in a timely fashion and ready to roll! For those finishing earlier, we’ll ensure there is access to food to get you recovering ASAP

  • The area that we live in is peppered with river beaches, mountain villages, restaurants, coffee shops. There is no shortage of things to see and do. We can even get out to the race course and recce a small section of it. While I plan these activities out before your arrival (the itinerery will be discussed on a briefing call in advance of the retreat), they are very much flexible depending on peoples preferences and the weather

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