2.30pm - Seminar

SIMONE ‘THE FLYING BRICK’ BRICK - GOING GLOBAL, MENTAL APPROACHES TO TRAIL AND OVERCOMING INJURY

Sim got her ‘trail’ start at Warburton Trail Fest, earning a coveted slot on the Australian Salomon Trail Running Team by winning the Donna Double in her first offical trail race (she had a decent athletics running lead in, but it was an impressive showing on technical terrain unknown to her). Since then her star has shone bright domestically. She quickly set her sights overseas targeting the Salomon Golden Trail National Championships in Europe. Her trip there was stepping out of her comfort zone, a huge step for someone who has publicly discussed her mental health battles over the years.

Sim will present with her usual raw honesty and passion, giving insight into her journey onto the world stage, the scary, sometimes lonely and fraught pathway to competing at an elite level, far from home without her usual support structures of family, friends and counsellors. Sim will deve into the behind the scenes of what it is like to enter the overseas trail fray, tips and tricks for those (no matter where you are in the pack) wanting to head Euro side to play in the big mountains - from travelling, logistics to connecting with community and understanding the different cultures at play while moving from event to event around strange lands.

Currently battling injury. Sim will also give insight into how niggles and more serious injuries can play havoc with mental health and confidence, and give learnings on how she battles the metal demons and recovers from those down periods plagued by doubt and despair of ‘will this injury ever go!’. Awe look forward to Sim’s conversation - always frank, full of life and always of value to all of us in the trail running community.

LOCATION: Bowls Club, located beside the Event HQ. Entry FREE with any race entry.

ARRIVE 6PM DRINKS for 6.30pm PRESENTATION START

FEATURE PRESENTATION: BEAU MILES presents pre-screening of NEMESIS
- a story of challenge, failure and mateship in the mountains at Oscars 100 Hut 2 Hut.

What happens when a fierce high school cross country running rivalry reaches middle age? And requires hip replacements. Plural? This is the story of friendship over the years, a ageless love of running, perseverance, pain, a perhaps a dash of stupidity. Watch as Beau and his middle school mate Pete take on the challenging Oscars 100 Hut 2 Hut - 100km and 5700m of vert through brutal terrain. Beau off the back of being perennial second place in high school, Pete bearing the brunt of dodgy hips that both need replacing. So what does he do - book in the first hip replacement but only a week prior to the appointment, have a crack at Oscars 100. “Well, the hip was already f*cked…. what’s another 100km in the mountains gonna do?” said Pete.

This is the first rough cut of the series that will become Nemesis. Beau and Pete will be on hand to answer your questions about their journey. And you can find out if Pete ever made it round The Big Lap that is Oscars 100. A hint - he’s tried three times to date…

PLUS WARM UP, STAND UP: BOBBY SUGAR PRESENTS
THE THING ABOUT TRAIL RUNNING…

The infamous (as in not so famous) BOBBY SUGAR, will get things rolling with his take on the silliness that is the trail running scene - a little inner monologue that has become outer on all the quirks and weirdness that is the thing we love. Laugh at it… Bobby has…

NOW SCREENING AT THE ALPINE BACK BAR ROOM - FREE

2.30pm – Seminar

FEET FIRST why strength and conditioning your feet should be a priority and how to recover from and prevent foot-based running injuries. SPEAKER Kirstin Simpson | Director of Health Systems Go - Barefoot Podiatry Lilydale

With over 13 years of clinical expertise, Kirstin boasts a rich understanding of foot, ankle, and knee injuries. Her journey has taken her through arenas such as the Australian Institute of Sport, AFL Draft Combine, World Cycling Championships, and FASIC Edinburgh, where she has catered to the needs of endurance athletes and high performers alike. Today, Kirstin implements a holistic approach to lower limb injuries. Featuring comprehensive gait and breathing pattern analysis, barefoot and pelvic strengthening exercises, infant development integration, all complemented by a sprinkle of gut health and natural remedy education.

AT WARBY, KIRSTIN WILL BE PRESENTING AN INJURY PREVENTION & FOOT MOBILITY WORKSHOP, INCLUDING:

• Discover the secrets to running without pain.

• Master specific foot exercises and using tools from Foot Collective.

• Understand the significance of strong, healthy feet.

• Minimise overuse and trail injuries (benefiting the whole body).

• Gain insights into running shoe selection from a Natural Podiatrist.

Healthy Systems Go Insta: https://www.instagram.com/healthsystemsgo/ 

LOCATION: Bowls Club located nearby Event HQ

LOCATION: Bowls Club located nearby Event HQ

DJ music – ALPINE HOTEL

Running the night trails or not, a good night to party at the Alpine Hotel with DJs Muse aka RunninG Chats lads Nath and Pete, planned to spoil some tunes while the runners climb and descend Little Joe!
LOCATION: Alpine Hotel (rear), Warburton, located high side of Main Street just before you enter town. Accessed on foot / bike via the Warburton Rail Trail, direct from Warburton Recreation Oval if needed We suggest you walk there, leave car at accommodation and enjoy a run and drink, in that order.