What happens in the workshop : Together with a small group of like minded runners of all levels, we will cover everything from sports psychology (how you think) to running form (how to run lighter). We will look at how to breathe better, how music can help (or hinder) and how to trick yourself to keep on going when you just want to stop! 

Leave the watch at home and instead we look at HOW you are moving and WHAT you are saying to yourself on the run that might be helping you (or not).

Whatever you running level you can benefit from knowing all the tricks and tips that help you feel lighter and more confident on the run. 

From injury prevention to pure enjoyment of getting out the door, this workshop is for any runner who really wants to enjoy running more and be running long into the future. 

We meet together in the park and Mary guides you through a series of steps and tips you can apply to make your running feel easier and less effort. There is plenty opportunity to ask questions. There is no pressure to run fast or far. The opposite in fact. We run short intervals (at slow pace) to practice each tip - and if you are injured or out of practice, you can walk these sections. 

Topics we cover : 

• How to move your body in a way that requires less effort and energy
• Sports psyhology tricks to help those negative voices in your head.
• Technique tips that help you feel lighter on the run and avoid injury 
• Fun, quick reminders you can actually apply on your next run when you need them.
• Breathing advice that will stop you feeling breathless and frustrated.
• The simplest and most effective warmups and cooldowns for runners.
• How to run up and down a hill with confidence and less dread!
• Advice on how to take all you have learnt into your future running
• QnA - all your questions answers and follow up emails and support.
• BONUS : Access to follow along audios and lessons that you can practice at home.  

We meet together in the park and Mary guides you through a series of steps and tips you can apply to make your running feel easier and less effort. There is plenty opportunity to ask questions. There is no pressure to run fast or far. The opposite in fact. We run short intervals (at slow pace) to practice each tip - and if you are injured or out of practice, you can walk these sections. 

Topics we cover : 

• How to move your body in a way that requires less effort and energy
• Sports psyhology tricks to help those negative voices in your head.
• Technique tips that help you feel lighter on the run and avoid injury 
• Fun, quick reminders you can actually apply on your next run when you need them.
• Breathing advice that will stop you feeling breathless and frustrated.
• The simplest and most effective warmups and cooldowns for runners.
• How to run up and down a hill with confidence and less dread!
• Advice on how to take all you have learnt into your future running
• QnA - all your questions answers and follow up emails and support.
• BONUS : Access to follow along audios and lessons that you can practice at home.  

Dress as if you will be standing still - you will need more layers than your normal running gear as we will be talking, listening and doing exercises that don't involve much running some of the morning. The warmer you are the more you will be able to relax and enjoy. You can always take a layer off as you warmup. 

You don't need anything else really. We will send out notes afterwards so need to carry a notebook. As for water, we won't be breaking a sweat, but if you prefer to bring water with you, thats no problem.

Please dont bring any valuables. Ideally come hands free so you have more freedom to move. If you do have a bag you wish to store, Mary will have her car in the car park and you can leave stuff there, but please dont bring anything of value. 

The speed you run at is not important for this workshop. In fact, everyone will be running at a pace that is well within their capability. Once you are out of breath Mary will ask you to slow down as you cannot focus on learning good running form if you are focussing on speed! 

Every run we do will be short, so if you are a fast or slow runner it doenst matter, you will never get left behind. There is no competition here at all. 

The workshop is 100 percent outdoors so please dress accordingly. We can shelter under trees if we need to, but assume you will be out in the elements. There are toilets in the grounds of the venue which we can use but the entire workshop will be on the move outdoors around the park and beyond. 

A lot less than you might imagine. We will practice lots of drills, but we also will be talking and doing exercises standing still. At any given interval you will never really be running longer than a couple of minutes. 

If you are comfortable walking, you are more than welcome to attend. We would recommend you get in touch with Mary and let her know in advance of workshop. But there is no problem attending and just skipping the running elements and focussing on learning and walking. 

In terms of cancellation or posponement, here is our policy.

You can get a full refund if you contact us 2 weeks before your workshop. You also have the opportunity to move to another future workshop date at no extra cost. 

There are no refunds within 2 weeks of workshop dates, but you can move to another workshop right up to 3 days before your scheduled workshop. 

You will receive a reminder email 1 week before your workshop date. This will ask you to email if you can no longer make the date booked.You have a few days to decide (up to 3 days before). If you don't attend on the day, you can still receive the notes and lessons that come in the follow up emails and these will show you all we covered in the course.

The day after your workshop you will be sent ou a series of notes and audio to help you take all you have learnt in the morning and help you apply it to your running going forward. These are great resourses to help you in the weeks and months ahead. 

You will also get the opportunity to join more events and courses at ForgetTheGym at a discounted price as a special thank you for attending. 

While most of our other classes, retreats and memberships at ForgetTheGym are for women, these workshops are open to everyone. We do have a greater percentage of women attending, but don't be shy. The men are very welcome here too to these workshops.