Question 1

What happens in the workshop?

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 2

What should I bring with me?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

Is there storage at the event?

Accepted Answer

No. Please don't 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 don't bring anything of value. A water bottle is about all you need!

Question 4

I'm a slow runner. Will I be ok?

Accepted Answer

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!

Question 5

Is the workshop indoors or outdoors?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

How much running will we be doing?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

I'm injured - can I still attend?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

What is the cancellation policy?

Accepted Answer

You can get a full refund if you contact us 2 weeks before your workshop. Alternatively you can 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.

Question 9

What happens after the workshop?

Accepted Answer

The day after your workshop you will be sent you 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 recourses to help you in the weeks and months ahead.

Question 10

Is it just for women?

Accepted Answer

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.

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