ALGARVE SPRING RUNNING CAMP, FALESIA, PORTUGAL
March 6-13, 13-20 2027
Thank you to everyone who attended our 2026 Training Camp. For much of the two weeks the sun was out, the sky was blue and the Falesia beach area once again proved to be a perfect place to run and relax. We now have dates for the 2027 camps which will once again run over two weeks, however, we have a limited number of rooms for week two, March 13-20 due to the timing of Easter in 2027 and expect that to be a much smaller camp than Week one, March 6-13.
For those of you who are new to our running camp and this website, the camp both weeks follow the same format although there will be slight differences in the coaching team and the content on each week. We expect there to be 60-70 clients on Week one and 30-40 clients on week two. You can book either week or both but due to the limited number of rooms in week two we expect week two to sell more quickly.
The camp follows a very simple formula: warm spring weather, a great variety of running routes, a friendly environment and an expert, enthusiastic coaching team. Whatever standard of runner you are, you'll be amazed at the progress you can make in a week of focused training with a supportive coaching team and other runners just like you.
The programme is basically two running sessions a day plus afternoon yoga, stretching or core-fitness sessions as well as evening seminars, talks and social events. You can do as much or as little as you like. There are no compulsory sessions, everything is open to everyone so just pick and choose what you want to do.
The camp is friendly, inclusive and genuinely caters for all standards of runners, whether you are trying to win a marathon - one of 2023 campers won the Brighton Marathon a month after the camp - or simply taking the first steps towards a debut 5K. If you are worried about keeping up, don't be. The make up of the camp is more mid to back of back runners than the front of the field, although it really does cater for everyone.
If you have a non-running partner more interested in strolling on the beach that running along it, they will be welcome too. There is plenty of downtime between the training to relax beside the pool, stroll on the beach and enjoy the local shops, cafes and restaurants.
You will see a range of running abilities, experiences and goals on display among the group. The runners are often a mix of small groups, couples and increasingly a large number of singletons. While we usually have a large number of returning customers on the camp there are always plenty of newcomers too. We have a specific programme designed for first-timers to help them orientate to the surroundings, meet other runners and ensure they always have someone to run with.
