Retreats - Destin, FL

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2010 Running Retreats

Lake Tahoe

Athens, Greece

Blue Mountain, Florida

Weekend Retreat in Blue Mountain, FL, a small settlement about 20 minutes east of Destin. Our property is about a three-minute jog from the beach and a three-minute jog to a system of wonderful trails. There is a swimming pool on the property for relaxing and cooling off after a run/walk (or instead of a run/walk). Enjoy the beach, running/walking on an extensive trail system and the usually great weather!

Upcoming retreats:

* April 2-4, 2010 (Easter weekend) (Friday - Sunday)

* May 28-30, 2010 (Friday - Sunday)

* June 20-24, 2010 (Sunday - Thursday) - see below for more details

Tentative weekend schedule
- Clinic Sessions: Friday evening, 7:00-5:00 on Saturday and 7:00-11:00 on Sunday a.m.
- Run/walk with Jeff at 7 AM on Saturday and Sunday (optional, of course)
- Lots of fun and new friends in-between!

Subjects covered
- Motivation
- Fat-Burning
- Training for a Specific Goal
- Increasing Speed
- Increasing Endurance
- Training for a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon
- Nutrition
- Injury Prevention and Treatment
- Sessions will be invigorating but relaxing. You will come away with lots of motivation!
- Much more!

June 20-24, 2010 Special Session:
- Form improvement drills every day
- Strength running every other day
- Individualized running form analysis, with daily check-ups
- Pool running every day
- Afternoons free for the beach, the pool, outlet mall, sight seeing, etc.

What else you'll receive:
- Personalized running/walking form evaluation by Jeff
- Your choice of one of Jeff's books
- Time for your individualized questions in each area
- Priority email access afterward for any questions or clarifications
- Continental breakfast on Saturday and Sunday
- Saturday lunch (Saturday eve on your own for dinner)

Weekend Fee
$299 (housing not included)
$399 for June 20-24 session (housing not included)

Lodging Options: There are rooms available at the Retreat House. The price is $63 per person per night for a shared bedroom/bathroom or $87 per person per night for the private-bathroom room. Retreat House amenities include: pool, cable and wireless internet. Contact Carol Miller at carol.miller@jeffgalloway.com or call 800/200-2771 x10 with any questions or to reserve the Retreat House. If you'd like info on other rental options in the area, call Abbott Realty at 800/336-4853.

Local Restaurant Options: The unique and “must visit” Red Bar. The Red Bar (850/231-1008) has long been a fixture in Grayton Beach. Gourmet fare, rich in flavor, is served hot -- and quickly. Funky art and dinner music give way to a lively bar scene at night. Although the Red Bar is primarily a restaurant, its owners carry on the roadhouse tradition, with live music six days a week. Link

Questions? Email carol.miller@jeffgalloway.com or call 800/200-2771 x10.

Register Online Now! Enrollment is limited. This retreat is conducted by Phidippides Runners RRCA.

Jeff's Retreat House is available for rent. Looking for a beach getaway for the whole family? During the weeks when there is no Beach Retreat planned, Jeff rents the Retreat house. There are still several weeks available for 2010. There are 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a pool, cable TV and Wireless Internet. Weekly rental $1495 (a discount is available for current Galloway Training Program members, Ecoach clients and past Retreat participants). More information. For additional information, contact Carol.Miller@jeffgalloway.com.