Saturday 1 September
| Arrive | Arrive Geneva between 10am and 1pm |
| Afternoon | Tea, welcome and introduction by Lisa Jackson and her husband Graham Williams
From fitness-phobe to fitness fan Lisa reveals how she changed from being a coach potato into a ultramarathoner Going for goal Group discussion about participants’ running goals and how to go about achieving them The 60-Second Secret Lisa introduces the walk/running plan from her book Running Made Easy and explains the benefits of walk breaks both when starting out and doing everything from 5Ks to marathons |
| Late Afternoon | Running session 1 16-minute or 32-minute (second half led by Graham for faster/more experienced runners) walk/run session on flat, paved cycle path (to include a 5-minute warm-up and 5-minute cool-down)
Stretching workshop The top ten essential post-run stretches |
| Evening | Ice-breaker exercise followed by dinner |
Sunday 2 September
| Morning | Breakfast |
| Morning | Team talk (optional) Hypnotherapy explained and demystified; how it can help you achieve your running goals
20-minute group hypnosis session (optional) Learn how to practise self-hypnosis Running session 2 18-minute or 36-minute (second half led by Graham) walk/run flat trail/off-road session (to include a 5-minute warm-up and 5-minute cool-down) followed by stretching Mindful running (optional) Short talk on how ÔÇÿmindfulness’ can enhance your running experience followed by a 30-minute walk or run to fully appreciate the stunning Alpine scenery surrounding the chalet |
| Lunch | Lunch at chalet |
| Afternoon | Nutrition, hydration and fit kit workshop What to eat and drink before, during and after a run; what gear you need and where to buy it; to include advice on high-vis clothing and running safety
Yoga for runners Learn how improving your flexibility will benefit your running Free time or beach excursion to swim in Lake Annecy Lisa to conduct one-to-one hypnosis sessions at the chalet |
| Evening | Dinner
Learn the lingo 20-minute after-dinner talk explaining common running and racing terms |
Monday 3 September
| Morning | Breakfast |
| Morning | Team talk Anticipating and overcoming obstacles to success
20-minute group hypnosis session (optional) Making peace with the past and taking the high road to running success Running session 3 Fartlek training explained, followed by an 18-minute or 36-minute (second half led by Graham) fartlek session on an undulating course (to include a 5-minute warm-up and 5-minute cool-down) plus stretching |
| Lunch | Picnic lunch at the beach |
| Afternoon | Motivation workshop (on the beach) How to make running fun
The Apprentice-style treasure hunt run The group is split into two teams and given a list of objects they need to collect, with a prize being given for the first team home Lisa to conduct one-to-one hypnosis sessions at the chalet |
| Evening | Dinner |
Tuesday 4 September
| Morning | Breakfast
Team talk Running for weight loss/maintenance and how hypnosis can help 20-minute group hypnosis session (optional) Adore yourself slim Running session 4 Interval training explained, followed by a 26-minute or 34-minute (second half led by Graham) super-8/super-12 speed session (to include a 5-minute warm-up and 5-minute cool-down) plus stretching |
| Lunch | Lunch at the chalet |
| Afternoon | Kayaking session
Free time to swim, laze on the beach, read, go shopping etc Lisa to conduct one-to-one hypnosis sessions at the chalet |
| Evening | Dinner
General (and running) knowledge quiz |
Wednesday 5 September
| Morning | Breakfast |
| Morning | Team talk Mind games: using mental tricks and hypnosis to improve your running
20-minute group hypnosis session (optional) Success guaranteed Running session 5 Hill training explained, followed by a 16-minute or 32-minute (second half led by Graham) hill session (to include a 5-minute warm-up and 5-minute cool-down) plus stretching |
| Lunch | Lunch at chalet |
| Afternoon | Zipwiring in Parcours Adventure Park
Free time to swim, laze on the beach, read, go shopping etc Lisa to conduct one-to-one hypnosis sessions at the chalet |
| Evening | Dinner |
Thursday 6 September
| Morning | Breakfast |
| Morning | Team talk (optional) How to use hypnotic ‘anchors’ to boost your running performance
20-minute group hypnosis session (optional) Installing confidence/success anchors Running session 6 Tempo running explained, followed by a 16-minute or 32-minute (second half led by Graham) tempo session on a flat, paved route (to include a 5-minute warm-up and 5-minute cool-down) plus stretching |
| Lunch | Lunch at chalet |
| Afternoon | Biathlon (40-minute run+swim) around and in Lake Annecy
Free time to swim, laze on the beach, read, go shopping etc Lisa to conduct one-to-one hypnosis sessions at the chalet |
| Evening | Dinner in local restaurant, to include award ceremony |
Friday 7 September
| Morning | Breakfast |
| Morning | 20-minute group hypnosis session (optional) Get set for success: reinforcing the running habit
Running session 7 Scenic peak run/walk (to include Indian-file running). End your stay by splitting into two groups, each going at the slowest runner’s pace, to enjoy the stunning views across the valley Farewell Participants share what they learnt, how their running has improved and their future running plans |
| Lunch | Depart |
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