PF Dirt
Principle Fitness is the premier coaching service in the region for off road endurance training. Whether you are a trail runner, mountain biker, adventure racer or Xterra® triathlete, your training needs are unique and different from your flat land cousins. Just because you enjoy playing in the dirt, doesn’t mean you are any less serious about your training or your race performance. Our coaching staff has the knowledge and experience to help you maximize your training time, and thus, maximize your play time.
Whether you are completely new to off road racing, or are a seasoned veteran of the single track, contact a coach to discuss how we can help you get all you can out of your training and racing.
Free Clinics
In 2008, we are again excited to team up with EX2 Adventures, the region's top producer of off-road races and events, to bring a full line up of the following FREE clinics. Each clinic has a limited size, so contact info@principlefitness.com for more details. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP.
Trail Running
Sat. March 1, 2008, 9am Wakefield Park (2 Hours)
Running is more than just piling miles upon miles. Learn techniques that will make you a more efficient runner on any surface, as well as tips that will keep you moving on the trails when others have to slow down or stop. There will be a lecture as well as practice on the Wakefield single track. Bring gear for running outside on the trails. THIS CLINIC IS FULL. REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.
Beginner Adventure Racing 101
Sat. April 5, 2008, 9am Rocky Gap State Park in Flintstone, Maryland (5-6 Hours)
Get the lay of the land for the Greenhorn and Rocky Gap Adventure Races. We'll cover basic mountain bike skills, map reading, strategy ideas and team dynamics. We'll bike, run, and if the weather cooperates, paddle. Paddling equipment will be provided. Bring your bike, helmet, running shoes, your lunch, and appropriate clothing. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
Bushwacker Scouting Mission #1
Sat. May 3, 2008, 9:00am, Hemlock Overlook Park in Clifton, Virginia (2-3 Hours)
Learn trail running and navigation tips and get a great workout in this 10 mile point to point romp along the Occoquan trail. While running the trail at your pace, instructors will help you identify shortcuts that you could take in the Bushwhacker Adventure Trail Running Races. Shuttle details will be developed with those signing up for the clinic. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
Bushwacker Scouting Mission #2
Sat. May 10, 2008, 9:00am, Fountainhead Regional Park in Fairfax Station, Virginia (2-3 Hours)
Learn trail running and navigation tips and get a great workout in this 10 mile point to point romp along the Occoquan trail. While running the trail at your pace, instructors will help you identify shortcuts that you could take in the Bushwhacker Adventure Trail Running Races. Shuttle details will be developed with those signing up for the clinic. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
EX2 XTERRA Triathlon & EX2's Day of Endurance Preview (Overnight or Day Trip)
Fri. June 6, 2008, 5pm and/or Sat. June 7, 2008, 8am, Rocky Gap State Park in Flintstone, Maryland.
Overnight trip to the sight of the XTERRA EX2 Triathlon and EX2's Day of Endurance. We’ll drive up on Friday, ride a loop on the triathlon bike course, camp (or stay in the lodge) overnight, then run, bike and swim on Saturday. We’ll discuss training, strategy and technique to have you prepared for the race. Bring your mountain bike, helmet, running shoes and a wetsuit if you have one (and plan on swimming)– though it likely won’t be wetsuit legal on race day in July. Meet at the Day Use Beach of Rocky Gap State Park. Choose to attend both Friday night starting at 5pm and/or on Saturday starting at 8am. The clinic will be complete by 2pm on Saturday. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
Beginner Mountain Bike Clinic
Sat. June 21, 2008, 8am, Location TBD (2 Hours)
Preview one of the Cranky Monkey courses. We’ll discuss and practice mountain bike skills such as cornering, climbing, descending, weight distribution, shifting, and log ramp riding. Bring your mountain bike and helmet. Meeting location TBD. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
Intermediate Adventure Racing / VentureQuest Preview
Sun. September 14, 2008, 1pm Fountainhead Regional Park in Fairfax Station, Virginia (5-6 hours)
Discuss strategies, orienteering, canoeing technique, and what to expect for VentureQuest. Practice on the mountain bike course, the running trails, and paddling on the Occoquan Reservoir. Bring your mountain bike, running shoes and a compass. If you choose to canoe, rental canoes are available at Fountainhead. Meet at the upper parking lot of Fountainhead Regional Park. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
Check back often for information on off-road group training.