Rejoov get away Clare Valley / Taylor's Wines

Rejoov Runners and Taylors Wines are excited to announce our next training camp in the vibrant Clare Valley of South Australia. 

Taylors Cellar Door Sunrise 

If you like your running, and you like your wine, if you like great food, great company and an extremely well organised weekend of not thinking about anything, then this is for you - and your family. 

Scheduled for the October long weekend which takes place this year from Friday September 28th to Monday October 1st, this is a camp for everyone. We welcome kids of all ages and will develop specific activities for the little tackers throughout the weekend. 

Fine wine & delicious local produce 

Just down the road from our accommodation at the Clare Country Club, we will visit Taylor’s wine estate where we will train on their perimeter circuit before returning for a VIP exclusive wine tasting in our own wine room and conducted by Mitchell Taylor. Yep, we have the man himself on home soil showing us how Taylor’s managed to snag their little award recently - WORLD’S BEST WINERY 2017. 

Mitchell Taylor checking the wine barrels 

There will be plenty of options available throughout the weekend. Some have been included in the price and others are optional extras for you to decide on as we get closer to going. The accommodation also gives you options to share with other couples or include the family. We have secured a great discount on the nightly accommodation rate which is listed further below. 

Taylors Cellar Door 

We will be releasing a more detailed itinerary in the coming months but for now, our weekend is looking like this:

Fri 28th Sep:

- arrive Friday afternoon by car, plane or both. 

- Wetlands board walk / trail run loop up to 8km 

- Happy hour drinks and dinner at the Clare Country Club

Sat 29th Sep:

- car pool to Taylor’s for their 10km perimeter fire trail loop incl speed component.

- Breakfast buffet at the country club 

- Coach transfer to Taylor’s winery for our VIP wine tasting, tour, lunch on the lawn, kids activities and discounted wine sales.

- coach transfer to nearby winery for additional tasting 

- coach transfer back for some R&R and optional afternoon run (that’ll be one to watch)

- core exercises and stretching with Greta 

- Happy hour drinks and dinner - venue TBC / trivia comp

Sun 30th Sep:

- Out the door and onto the Riesling trail / bike path for our long run. 

- optional cycle for those not running 

- Breakfast at the country club

- core strength and stretching with Greta

- Coach transfer to a very nice local restaurant for lunch - Skillogallee. 

- coach transfer to a nearby winery for a tasting 

- R & R back at the country club

- Gourmet BBQ dinner and social tennis tournament 

Mon 1st Oct: 

- Morning run around the local trails / golf course 

- stretching with Greta / nutrition discussion 

- Breakfast at the country club 

- checkout and bon voyage 

Taylors Vineyards 

To the costs: we usually try and package up the whole weekend with accommodation included but feel it might be best here to leave this to you to organise amongst yourselves. We have reserved 6 x 2 bed apartments (2 x king beds that split) and 6 x spa studios (king bed and sofa bed). We may need more but at this stage it’s on a first come first serve basis. Up to you how you want to share or occupy each of these. Please contact Greta and Chris for details once your decide to attend the camp. 

- 2 bedroom apartments are $320per night for the whole apartment 

- Spa studios are $225 per night 

The training camp fee is $350per person over 16yrs. This includes:

- 3 x hot buffet breakfasts 

- Coach transfers Sat for wine tasting and lunch 

- Coach transfers Sun for wine tasting and lunch 

- Taylor’s VIP wine tasting experience and winery tour 

- Lunch on the lawn at Taylor’s on Sat

- All Rejoov organised sessions, talks and coaching

- BBQ dinner and tennis Sun night 

- And of course those extra bits we tend to work out & throw in along the way

Kids under 16yrs are free but all their meals are to be on a paid basis at each venue. Kids menus available. No charge for the coach transfers. We will also source babysitters so that we can truly relax throughout the weekend. This cost to be shared by participating parents. 

Adrienne & Mitchell Taylor at a wine function  

So now it’s over to you guys. Some of you have attended our camps previously and have returned many times. For others, it’s time to take the plunge and convince your other halves that this is truly one for runners and non runners alike.

Proud supporters of the Wallabies 

Greta and Chris are available anytime to chat through logistics so please call or email us. 

Greta - 0419 021 694 / greta@rejoovrunners.com.au

Chris - 0432 622 363 / chris@rejoovrunners.com.au

Hope to see you all in there. 

Nutrition to enhance performance

Enhance your training with the right refuelling

By Lisa Sherman, Nutritionist and regular Rejoover

An important, but often overlooked, part of any training plan is ensuring we are providing our bodies with the right nutrients to optimise both our recovery and performance.  A key way to do this is with your post workout meal.  Ideally, you want to consume a balanced and nutrient-rich meal within 30-60mins post your training session. This meal should have good quality protein, plant based and complex carbohydrates and healthy fats.  It doesn’t need to be fancy or take a lot of time to prepare. I have a few go to meals that I alternate as variety is also important.  We need to consume lots of different types of whole foods as this provides more nutrients forour body.

Here are three of my favourite post workout meals and all take less than 10mins to prepare.

Omelettes - eggs are a complete protein (needed for muscle repair and growth, plus numerous other health benefits), will help you to feel full for longer and are low in calories (good for those looking for weight loss or maintenance). With eggs being so versatile, you can include any number of fillings with your omelette (a great way to get more vegetables into your diet).  My favourites are sliced tomatoes (numerous health benefits including helping to regulate blood sugar and strengthen bones), kale and spinach (antioxidant and anti-inflammatory and good source of magnesium, a must for good recovery and energy production), chives and avocado (a good dose of healthy fat).

Mushrooms - another good protein source and high in other nutrients such as selenium, zinc and vitamins B2, B3 and B5, promoting optimal health and supporting the immune system. Slice the mushrooms and fry with some garlic (great for the digestive system and cardiovascular health), basil (also beneficial for cardiovascular health, anti-inflammatory and helps reduce stress) and spinach, serve on seeded sourdough with small amount of goat’s cheese (high in calcium for strong bones).

Oats - these are a great superfood, and a good source of protein, fibre and complex carbohydrates.  Oats are important for digestive health, controlling blood sugar and will keep you feeling full until lunch time. I cook my oats with water on the stove and then add sprinkling of cinnamon (anti-inflammatory and can help fight fatigue), some almond milk (good source of protein and calcium), and a mix of berries - whatever is in season, great source of vitamin C (for immune support), antioxidants and anti-inflammatory. For a little bit of sweetness and nutrient boost, add a couple of chopped dates (aids the immune system, digestive system and good for stress relief().

There are lots of other great options for post workout meals - I have plenty of recipes to share - happy to chat at training or drop me a line at wholelifenutrition1@gmail.com

Adrienne Taylor, Lisa Sherman (centre) & hubby Grant Sherman holiday training at Byron Bay

Six Foot Track Camp & Race 2018

Rejoov Runners proudly hosted the official Six Foot Training Camp at Jenolan Caves 20-21st January 2018. Rejoov coaches Chris & Greta Truscott were thrilled to host a sensational group of runners & guest speakers. Runners were from various fabulous clubs and as far as Bathurst, Wollongong, Central Coast as well as Sydney.

Six foot happy campers on day 1 at jenolan caves about to head out on their run 

Day 1 included an hour out and back run from the Six Foot Track race finish line, a refreshing waterhole dip then talks from leading run experts & a delicious buffet dinner. Talks included Alexander Craig from Camelbak, Peter Sweeney Body Mechanic physio, Roger Hanney from Hoka One One who brought along trail running shoes for us to test out and dietician, Georgie Moore. Thanks Tailwind Gavin Markey for your tubs and sachets to keep everyone hydrated all weekend.

Day 2's long run started at Deviation (35k mark) & went reverse along the course out & back up to 4hrs, building confidence & fitness like no other, being on the course itself.

Tailwind’s Community Spirit award went to Michael Rossendel for not only being friendly & taking part in all activities like all campers but also for helping Mark Kneebone with superb first aid after his fall on the long run today. He’s bounced back well and no one got lost woohoo.

2 x Hoka shoes lucky draw prizes went to Sarah Harvey & Philippa Castro.

The camp concluded with a waterhole dip & chat over a tasty lunch from the chefs in Caves House.

We stayed overnight in the very iconic Jenolan Caves House in shared or private accommodation, with buffet dinner and lunch included. 

For a full album of pics please head to our Rejoov Runners page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.943617379119213.1073741833.151983308282628&type=1&l=7fc4b1ec44

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The Six Foot Track (http://www.sixfoot.com) is a 45km trail stretching across the Blue Mountains from The Explorer's Marked Tree, near Katoomba, to Jenolan Caves. The marathon started in 1984 and follows the length of the entire trail. Every year since its inception, this event has grown and evolved into one of Australia’s premier events. So much so that it now only offers entry via ballot (Nov 27th) or pre-qualification.

The Six Foot Track ultra event is scheduled for March 10th 2018.

Some interesting historical facts about Six Foot: 

The word Jenolan is believed to be an indigenous word for "high place”.

"The caves are the most visited of several similar groups in the limestone caves of the country, and the most ancient discovered open caves in the world.[3][4] They include numerous Silurian marine fossils[5] and the calcite formations, sometimes pure white, are noted for their beauty.[6]The cave network follows the course of a subterranean section of the Jenolan River. It has more than 40 kilometres (25 mi) of multi-level passages and over 300 entrances. The complex is still being explored. The caves are a tourist destination, with eleven illuminated show caves open to paying visitors."

"In the mid-1880s, hotel keepers in Katoomba wanted to improve business by constructing a road to the Caves from their town, but the steep, rough ground between the caves and town was a major obstacle, and several attempts failed. However, representations were made to the Premier by Peter Fitzpatrick of Burragorang, who was connected to some mining operations near Katoomba. In April 1884, William Marshall Cooper, Surveyor of Public Parks for the State Government, was assigned the job, and worked out a horse-and-carriage track in a 10-day trek from Katoomba to the Caves. The route was, he remarked, 26.5 miles from the Western Hotel in Katoomba. "... Anyone accustomed to walking can do it comfortably in 12 hours... when the proposed horse track is completed, it will be a very enjoyable ride of five hours." It became known as the Six Foot Track.” 

"Tourists visiting Jenolan Caves can stay at the heritage-listed Jenolan Caves House. It was designed in 1897 by government architect Walter Liberty Vernon as a resort or retreat for the wealthy. To cater for the expectations of the well-to-do, Vernon included a ballroom and grand dining room, now Chisolm's Restaurant. Chisolm's is open for dinner every day, serving modern Australian cuisine. Facilities include an hotel/motel complex, self-contained cottages, restaurant, bar, and cafe”.

First Six Foot race: "24th of March 1984, only seven people faced the starting gun, which was fired by Peter Quirk, the Blue Mountains City Mayor.”

You will be staying overnight in the very iconic Jenolan Caves House in shared or private accommodation, with buffet dinner and lunch included. You will gain access to most of the trail itself via our planned training run on Saturday and long run Sunday and you will be provided with invaluable advice and practical sessions around core strength, stretching, nutrition and generally what to expect on the big day.

Below is a profile of the course. Believe it or not, it’s officially a net downhill course although it does feel like you are running uphill most of the way. It is a tough event but very enjoyable at the same time. You need to be a runner to understand.

And below is an image of Caves House right down in the valley where you can explore the many caves on offer if you haven’t already had enough exercise.

Caves House - Jenolan Caves - The Finish Line! 

Good luck for all your training and preparation. Email Chris & Greta if you need an online program or can attend the group sessions in Centennial Park Sydney. 

We look forward to seeing the Rejoov orange and pink singlets flowing along the Six Foot Track. See you at the Finish Line at Jenolan Caves. 

Chris & Greta Truscott - greta@rejoovrunners.com.au or chris@rejoovrunners.com.au or call us on 0419 021 694