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Outdoor Group Trek Training for Women

Join the growing trekking community that will help you stay on top of your trail fitness in a fun and inspiring way!

 

Fall 2024 Season: August 19 - December 13

13-Week Season

Sign-ups begin August 1, 2024

Save money by signing up by August 10. Prices increase after August 1o!

Special Note: There will be a 1-Month Break from September 16 - October 11.  Sheri will be In England leading a group trek along the Cotswold Way, after which she will head to Germany to scout the King Ludwig Way for a future group trek!

Below is the Fall 2024 weekly schedule, season documents (2), descriptions of each session & costs for individual sessions and packages.

Weekly Workouts: From August 19 - September 13, all sessions will run from 9AM - 11AM due to warmer weather.  After Sheri returns from her group and scouting trek on October 14, sessions will go back to the usual 10AM -12PM time.   

Monday:  Yost Park in Edmonds

Wednesday:  St Edward State Park in Kenmore (changed from previous seasons)

Friday:  Lower Woodland Park in Seattle (changed from previous seasons)

*Remember there will be a 4-week break, where no sessions will occur from Sept 16 - Oct 11.

*No session the Friday after Thanksgiving (November 29)

Every other Week - 2 hour - Local Park Hikes -10AM -12PM                                              (a few hikes may last 2.5 - 3 hours, see below)

Tuesday Aug 27:    Carkeek Park of Seattle  (9AM -11AM)

Tuesday Sept 10:  Boeing Creek & Shoreview Park in Shoreline (9AM -11AM)

Tuesday Oct 22:    Ravenna & Cowen Park of Seattle

Tuesday Nov 5:      Arboretum of Seattle (2.5-hour hike)

Tuesday Nov 19:    South County Park in Edmonds & Lynndale Park of Lynnwood (3 hour hike)

Tuesday Dec 3:      Big Finn Hill Park in Kirkland

Tuesday Dec 10:    Discovery Park of Seattle ( 2.5-hour hike)

*Remember there will be a 4-week break, where no sessions will occur from Sept 16 - Oct 11.

Descriptions of each of the sessions


The weekly 2 hour trek training sessions start out with a hiking specific warm-up that includes stick rolling, a 5-10 minute walk, simple glute strengthening exercises, and dynamic stretches. We then begin the "workout" where we intermix hiking with exercises that specifically train the muscles you will utilize on the trail and will help to improve your mobility, stability, and strength. Another part of our workout includes interval hill training to help increase your cardiovascular endurance for those long climbs on your treks.  This portion is done at your own pace as everyone walks at different speeds. The session ends with a cool down that includes a relaxed 5-10 minute walk back to where we started and static stretches to help improve flexibility and help prevent injuries. Rest assured that at any time during the session, if an exercise is taught that you do not feel comfortable doing or you know that you should not do, then Sheri will help you find an exercise that suits your comfort level or your needs, or you can opt to rest as well. 

Every other week we will head to a different park in the greater Seattle area.  The goal of these 2-hour hikes is to build our hiking endurance.  As we hike for 2 full hours we will get to know each other and the trails of our beautiful local parks.  Pace for these hikes is around 3mph when walking on flatter areas.  As we climb up and down hills, the pace naturally slows down a bit. You will learn proper hiking form walking on flats, up hills and down hills and how to use your hiking poles in the most efficient way.

Investment for the 2024 Fall Outdoor Trek Training

*Sessions purchased for this 2024 fall season must be used during this 2024 fall season.  In the event that we must close down due to COVID-19, or some other pandemic or natural disaster, you will be given a refund of sessions you have remaining.

  • 1 New to the Program? Your first 2-hour trek training session is FREE! After you try out your first session you will be able to choose from single sessions, the 5-session package, the 10-session package or the unlimited package. - The "early bird pre-August 10" price will last for 2 days after your free session. So you have 2 days to decide on a package before the price increases to the after August 10 prices.
  • 2 One 2-Hour Trek Training Session, or 2-Hour Local Park Hike: $47
  • 3 Five Session Package: $215 - $4 dollar savings per session
  • 4 SOLD OUT! Ten Session Package: $360 - $11 dollar savings per session - These sessions can be used for the 2-hour training sessions and the 2-hour local park hikes.
  • 5 SOLD OUT! Unlimited Package/3-Sessions Per Week: $555 - (Up to 3 sessions per week, possibly 4 on weeks with hikes) This package includes all outdoor sessions. The possibility of tons of savings per session! If you know you can make more than one session per week, this would be the package for you!

Signing up for the weekly sessions: After you sign-up for this fall season and pay, you will receive an email that explains how to sign up for the weekly sessions you can attend this season.

Cancellations for sessions you sign up for:  If you need to cancel a session, Sheri needs to know 48 hours in advance of the session you signed up for.  Email (sheri@transformtrekking) or call (206-465-1795) to let her know.  Cancellations that happen 24 hours in advance, will now count as a session.  If you get sick within the 24 hours prior to your session, let me know as soon as possible.  Depending on the situation, you should be able to reschedule your session without losing it.

Any questions?  No problem - call or email me, Sheri Goodwin, at (206) 465-1795 or sheri@transformtrekking.com

Why should I sign up?

The best way to train for an outdoor adventure is in the outdoors!  This way your feet, ankles, knees and hips will gain stability and strength on the uneven surfaces that you will face on the trails. You won't even realize you are working out when you incorporate trek specific strength training as we hike.  These outdoor sessions will help you feel amazing on your next trekking adventure! And when you are well prepared you will help reduce the possibility of an over-use injury that could bring your trek to a quick end.

By joining, you will become part of the growing trekking community and gain new friends meeting people that feel the same calling as you… to explore the world by foot. You may even find your next perfect trekking travel buddy!

This outdoor group trek training program will:

  • Inspire and motivate you to train - rain, shine, sleet or snow!
  • Reacquaint you with your local parks and teach you various ways to train in the great outdoors.
  • Allow you to meet new friends, hiking partners, adventure travel partners and more.
  • Provide that place to come back to after your journey, where people get you, and truly do want to hear about your life changing trekking adventure.
  • Encourage you to maintain fitness levels so you can continue going on your other bucket list trekking adventures!

Not sure if this program is for you? If two or more of the statements below describe you, then you will fit in well!

  • You have a trekking adventure planned and you want to be in prime hiking shape so you thrive on the trails
  • You are new to hiking and long distance treks and are excited to learn more and get started training
  • You enjoy stress free fitness training where you can work out at your own pace
  • You enjoy hiking, but have a hard time finding people to hit the trails with you
  • Working out in the gym atmosphere isn't your cup of tea
  • You want hiking specific training in the great outdoors
  • You have a hard time staying motivated to work out on your own and appreciate the inspiration a group brings
  • You'd like to meet other women who are as adventure-minded as you and learn about other exciting treks that you can add to your bucket list

Still have questions?  No problem - call or email me, Sheri Goodwin, at (206) 465-1795 or sheri@transformtrekking.com