Conference Timetable
The Estes Trail Ascent Trail Running Conference 2013 is our inaugural event and offers a packed, informative, interactive timetable that will be attractive to trail runners of all abilities, as well as trail race directors.
The Conference is based around interactive clinics that will synthesize the latest trends, developments, future direction, and news on the growth of Trail Running in the USA.
Thursday June 20
- 6.30 - 8.00 am Breakfast buffet - optional at additional charge
- 9.00 - 10.00 am Registration / welcome
- 10.00 - 10.45 am Shoe & gear developments & future direction - Adam Chase (Running Times), Henry Guzman (BRC), Scott Turner (Pearl Izumi), Bryan Gothie (NB), Dr Scott Taylor (EPMC)
- 10.45 - 11.15 am Break / expo - inclusive coffee and snacks
- 11.15 - 12.00 noon Effective training & injury prevention - Brandy Erholtz, Michele Yates, Adam St.Pierre (BCSM), Dr Aaron Florence (EPMC), Dr Scott Taylor (EPMC)
- 12.00 - 1.00 pm Lunch / expo - buffet lunch - optional at additional charge
- 1.0 - 2.00 pm Presentation on how the cardiovascular system works - panel on maximizing altitude training benefits - Chris Revelely, Dr Frank Dumont (EPMC), Ellen Miller, Michele Yates, Chris Reveley, Adam St.Pierre (BCSM)
- 2.00 - 2.30 pm Break / expo
- 2.30 - 3.30 pm Nutrition & hydration strategies - Krissy Moehl, Brandy Erholtz, Michele Yates, Alan Smith (VFuel)
- 3.30 - 4.00 pm Break / expo - inclusive coffee and snacks
- 4.00 - 5.00 pm Stewardship of the land, greening an event, & trail safety, especially women - Ellen Miller, Nancy Hobbs (ATRA), Roger Briggs, RMNP representative
- 5.00 - 7.00 pm Break / Expo / EP Town visit option
- 7.00 - 9.0 pm Optional dinner at additional charge
Friday June 21
- 6.30 - 8.00 am Breakfast buffet - optional at additional charge
- 8.00 - 9.00 am Registration / welcome
- 9.00 - 10.00 am Creating Trail Running opportunities in our communities - Brandy Erholtz, Buzz Burrell, Nick Clark, Adam Feerst, Nancy Hobbs (ATRA), Melody Fairchild
- 10.00 - 10.30 am Break / expo - inclusive coffee and snacks
- 10.30 - 11.15 am Trail access & advocacy groups - Adam Chase (Running Times), Nancy Hobbs (ATRA), Buzz Burrell, Adam Feerst, Katie Blackett/li>
- 11.15 - 11.45 am Break / expo
- 11.45 - 12.15 pm Trail blogging & social media- Richard Bolt (ATRA), Kevin Fonger (Active Gear Review), Michele Yates, Nick Clark
- 12.15 - 1.30 pm Lunch / expo - buffet lunch - optional at additional charge
- 1.30 - 2.15 pm Trail races – standardization, ATRA accreditation & FKT’s - Nancy Hobbs (ATRA), Chris Reveley, Buzz Burrell, Bryce Thatcher (Ultraspire), Roger Briggs
- 2.15 - 2.45 pm Break / expo
- 2.45 - 3.30 pm The future of Trail Running in the USA & International connections - Brandy Erholtz, Nancy Hobbs (ATRA), Adam Chase (Running Times), Nick Clark, Roger Briggs, Melody Fairchild
- 3.30 - 4.00 pm Break / expo - inclusive coffee and snacks
- 4.00 - 5.00 pm Conclusion - prize draw
- 5.00 - 6.30 pm Break / Expo
Saturday June 22
- 6.30 - 8.00 am Breakfast buffet - optional at additional charge
- 8.00 - 9.00 am Shuttle or drive to Estes Trail Ascent - Trail Run, Pole Hill, Estes Park
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Schedule and speakers listed subject to change
