Run Wild Missoula: Women’s running camp promises great weekend for the body and soul

Running is a wonderful way to feel good mentally, physically and emotionally. I recently read a passage from “Born to Run,” by Christopher McDougall where one of the characters said “people don’t stop running because they get old, they get old because they stop running.” I recommend the book as a must read for anyone who is looking for a bit of inspiration about what your body is capable of. Did you know older women are some of the best ultradistance runners in the world? I believe it, having started a recent running program this spring. It was the best I’ve felt in years. So, I felt compelled to share some information about a fantastic running camp for women scheduled for Oct. 9-11 in Tarkio, Mont. It is like a camp, a peaceful restorative camp with foot soaks, nice meals and massages for runners. All running levels can participate. Check out this run-wild-missoula-running-camp-retreat-for-women flyer.

Registration is quickly approaching. If you’re interested in the camp, please contact Eva Dunn-Froebig, executive director at Run Wild Missoula if you have questions. Her email: eva@runwildmissoula.org.

Jodi Rave

Here are a few details about the camp:

2-Night Camp $250__ Friday, October 9 at 4 p.m. until mid-day, Sunday, October 11 Includes two nights accommodations, dinner on Friday, three meals and snacks on Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday. Also includes a t-shirt, foot soaks and do-it-yourself pedicures on Friday, yoga by Caryn Schwarze, running clinics and tips from Courtney Babcock and Meg Lerch, and 10 min. massage on Saturday. Saturday Camp $135__ Saturday, October 10 from 8:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. Includes three meals and snacks, a t-shirt, yoga by Caryn Schwarze, running clinics and tips from Courtney Babcock and Meg Lerch, and 10 min. massage. I would like to purchase an additional one-hour massage $55__ Run Wild Missoula members, take $25 off registration fee. -$25__ (Not a member? Become one for $25 at www.runwildmissoula.org and receive discounts on races and other programs all year long!)