Event Description
Join Triathlon and Running Coach Anne Torrez and Acupuncturist/Yoga Instructor Annie Cannon for a self care day for runners in Berwick, ME on October 15th, 2023. Whether you're in the middle of a big training block getting ready for a fall race, winding down your racing season, looking for a way to get motivated to run more, or hoping to connect with other like minded runners, this day is for you! You'll walk away feeling refreshed, restored and connected, and you'll bring home some tips and tools to support and strengthen your running.
This event is co-ed and open to the public!
Where/When: Revive Acupuncture and Wellness | 70 Worster Rd, Berwick, ME 03901. October 15th, 2023 from 9am-4pm
Cost: $195 full day | $100 half day
This rejuvenating day will combine restorative and injury preventing exercises for runners with the self-care that you need and deserve. The morning will consist of a workshop led by Coach Anne and a Kinstretch class led by MB Gallagher. The afternoon will consist of a 2-4 mile road/trail run (or 2 mile trail walk) to a nearby lake and a yoga class led by Annie.
We will have two massage therapists on site offering 30-60 minute massage appointments. The cost is $55/30min and $100/60min. During registration, you will have the option to add on a 30 or 60 minute massage, and choose between Orthopedic and Thai massage. For a complete description of each of these types of massage, please see the FAQ below.
Plenty of time will be given for snacks and lunch, and time to connect with other runners or enjoy some quiet time in the spacious outdoor area at the Revive Studio.
Snacks and drinks are provided for everyone, lunch is included only for full day participants.
Cancellation/Refund Policies:
The retreat will be held rain or shine. In the event of weather changes, the event organizers reserve the right to change the schedule for the safety and comfort of the participants. No refunds will be given if changes in the schedule need to be made due to weather or unforseen circumstances. In the event this retreat is cancelled/re-scheduled/postponed due to inclement weather, acts of God, or unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the event organziers, a full refund will be given less credit card and processing fees charged by RunSignUp.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be an experienced runner to attend?
No! There is an optional 2-4 mile run in the afternoon, but anyone is welcome to skip this or do a shorter walk instead.
Where can I learn more about the hosts?
Anne Torrez: BIO
triityourway.com | IG @triityourwaycoaching | FB Tri It Your Way Coaching
Annie Cannon: Annie is an Acupuncturist and owner of Revive Acupuncture & Wellness. She has been practicing acupuncture for 5 years and teaching yoga and myofascial release for about 7 years. Both her acupuncture and yoga style is very Westernized and anatomy based. She loves working with athletes to correct muscular imbalances and improve performance. In her free time, Annie loves to play disc golf, train for triathlons, and paddleboard.
Reviveacupuncturewellness.com | IG @revive.acupuncture | FB Revive Acupuncture and Wellness
How will the massage appointments work during the day?
We will have two massage therapists on site offering 30-60 minute massage appointments. The cost is $55/30min and $100/60min. Booking a massage appointment means that you will miss whatever other activity we are doing at that time; so we are keeping most of the massage appointments short for this reason and placing as many as possible during breaks/meal times. The massage time slots are first come, first serve. Our two wonderful massage therapists are Lisa Langevin and MB Gallagher. Both have extensive training in massage for athletes. Lisa will be doing Orthopedic Massage, and MB will be doing Thai Massage.
What is Orthopedic/sports massage?
What is Thai massage? Thai massage is an eastern based massage modality that encompasses deep tissue compression, myofascial stretching, acupressure, and assisted yoga positions to engage the whole body in improved mobilization while also deeply relaxing the body at the joint level.
**What is Kinstretch?
Kinstretch is a movement practice designed to maximize your body’s usable range of motion. It’s a system that was designed to help you gain overall better body control, access better range of motion, flexibility, mobility and stability within the body to better accomplish any activity or sport you are engaging in. With all of that, you are able to mitigate injury and incorporate a better understanding of how your body moves. The Kinstretch class will be taught by Megan “MB” Gallagher; MB is a licensed massage therapist as well as a functional range conditioning mobility specialist. MB has an office in Dover, NH and teaches classes and workshops around the Seacoast area. MB will gear this Kinstretch class towards runners so it will feature a lot of mobility work for the lower body.
How do I schedule my massage time slot?
After selecting the massage option you would like during registration, you will receive an email with available time slots to choose from. The appointments are first come, first served, so the sooner you schedule your massage, the higher the likelyhood you will get the slot you want!
I’m not an experienced yogi, what will the yoga class be like?
No yoga experience necessary! The yoga class will likely be the last activity of the day and will be a pretty mellow all levels flow to help your body stretch and unwind from the day. Class will be geared towards runners and offer modifications for everyone.
What do I need to bring/wear?
- Weather appropriate workout clothes; it’s fall in Maine, so we suggest layers!
- Comfortable running shoes (possibly a second pair in case of wet ground)
- A yoga mat (Annie has a few extras so please let us know if you do not have a yoga mat)
- Water bottle(s)
