Running The Highlands

Run in the sun, hills, fresh air ... and even snow..... and you’ll be Running The Highlands

Running The Highlands, a newly formed business based in the Cairngorms and Royal Deeside, offers a wide range of running holidays and associated activities.

Their holidays should appeal to runners of all abilities; from those who are starting out to those who have been running for years. The holidays are offered right through the year. The different seasons offer varied but (almost) always enjoyable running conditions.

The Running The Highlands team are all experienced runners with considerable local knowledge. They have a good mix of qualifications in fitness training, running, flexibility, sports massage, nutrition, pilates, running form and technique and first aid.

They all have a passion for running and believe that the running trails in the area are amongst some of the best in the country. They would like others to find out just how good they are too!

You can pretty much spend as long or as short an amount of time on a RTH holiday as suits you. You could spend a couple of weeks on a tailored RTH holiday in the area or you could just decide to go on a one hour guided run (perhaps with a leg massage thrown in for good luck!)

Special Balmoral Events

Running The Highlands are hosting a series of special holidays based at Balmoral.

This is a unique opportunity to stay for a weekend on the Balmoral Estate itself on a full board basis with guided runs in this beautiful part of the world.

Talk with specially invited guests - experts from the world of running and fitness, including Mel Edwards (senior marathon coach and ex-international athlete) and Fraser Clyne (ex international athlete and athletics journalist).

Take a Pilates session, a sports massage and / or have your running form analysed.

Beginners Training Weekend - 26th February until 28th February 2010

A weekend for relative newcomers to running or for those who want to re-energize their running. Guided runs, coaching, Pilates and stretching for runners, nutritional advice. Sports massage and training plans optional extras.

Mad March Marathon Training Weekend - 5th March until 7th March 2010

Prepare for a Spring/Summer Marathon in unique surroundings. We are delighted to announce that our special guest for this weekend wil be Dave Moorcroft - former World 5000m record holder, current UK 3000m and 5000m record holder, and former CEO of UK Athletics. Also joining us will be Fraser Clyne, one of Scotland's all time fastest marathon runners (PB of 2:11) and sports journalist. Along with expert advice from leading endurance coach, Mel Edwards and all the usual RTH advice and support. Great preparation for marathon runners (and non-marathon runners!) of all abilities.

Neil Stewart, owner and co-ordinator of Running The Highlands says “This part of Scotland offers the runner a fantastic variety of running experiences. There is also a huge range of non running activities – from gliding to golf ………from visiting castles on the Castle Trail to sampling the occasional wee dram on the Whisky Trail. However, despite there being so much to do, it remains a quiet and peaceful part of the country.”

For further information on this holiday please do not hesitate to contact Neil:-

Office : 08451 577422
Mobile : 07768 378012
Click here to e-mail Neil