The Life-Changing Running Retreat You’ve Been Waiting For: The Tassie Session

By RunDNA

Published on Dec 20, 2022

8 min read

Finding clarity requires a step... a leap outside your comfort zone. However, when absorbed in the work and social commitments of day-to-day life, it can be difficult to take that leap and find a moment to slow down, practice gratitude and commit to achieving your life goals.

Presented by Sportitude, The Tassie Session for February 2023 is here to guide you – a self-development and running retreat to help you open up and reach your potential.

The Sessions is a transformative experience – surrounding you in awe-inspiring scenery to facilitate personal change from within. It is within this safe space that you can be free from the mental burdens that hold you back to focus fully on what you want to get out of the days, months and years ahead.

Come along to experience an inspirational 5 days/4 nights at the Dales Of Derby in Tasmania. This award-winning, riverside accommodation is set in a stunning location nestled among mountains and beautiful rainforest.

Paired with the confidence-inspiring itinerary and immersive 6 personal development workshops lead by mindfulness coach and endurance athlete Josh Lynott, it’s an empowering experience.

These insightful workshops are curated to provide expert advice on the mental toolkit required to practice self-care – helping you build the foundations for a healthy mind to elevate every aspect of your day-to-day life. With outcomes including strengthening your positive thinking now and in the future, The Tassie Session is a life-changing event.

With a focus that includes goal-setting, nurturing gratitude, healthy decision-making and finding joy in the little things, this is a running retreat with a difference.

And of course... there will be running! There's no better place to get your legs moving than on Tasmania's breathtaking trails. The Tassie Session blends your passion for running as a healthy emotional outlet with mindfulness strategies to prioritise your mental wellbeing and take your life to the next level.

Your journey begins with taking the first step...

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What: The Tassie Session

When: 5th - 9th February 2023

Where: Dales Of Derby, Derby, Tasmania, Australia

Run to reconnect with your mind & body

“Running brings your walls down and going into the workshops allows you to explore and reflect about yourself in a way you probably wouldn’t do at home or in your day-to-day life.” – Josh Lynott, host and founder of The Sessions

Running is at the heart of The Tassie Session – and no matter your running pace or ability, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re soaking in the feel-good vibes of nature and breathtaking scenery during the group trail runs, clearing your mental headspace on recovery runs or challenging your mind and body during the longer sessions and speedwork – you can run your way to a positive mindset and build your confidence from the ground up.

The way you run can mirror the way you want to live – always pushing a little further, challenging yourself and never settling for anything other than extraordinary, yet taking the pressure off by slowing down and being mindful in the moment.

Reconnecting with your body and discovering the joy of movement has positive mental health benefits – and running is an amazing way to achieve that. With your fellow runners providing honest and heartfelt support, you’ll feel empowered in every stride.

These running sessions are valuable for everyone – whether you’re training to build mental strength for race day or are searching for the inspiration to commit to running as a healthy habit in your everyday life.

Alongside the running sessions and workshops, during your stay at the Dales Of Derby, Josh Lynott answers your questions on all things running. There’s no question too big or small, whether you’re seeking guidance on training tips, sports nutrition, how to stay motivated, your running shoe selection and more.

Of course, having the right running gear is a big part of keeping you motivated to reach your running goals. That’s why all participants of The Tassie Session are treated to your own set of running gear (valued at $1,000) including running shoes to inspire you and support your performance from head-to-toe.

Rediscover & solidify your goals with motivational workshops

“The word that comes to mind is that it’s powerful when I see people pushing their boundaries or doing something they haven’t even done before or done in a while.” – Josh Lynott, host and founder of The Sessions.

In a busy lifestyle, it’s easy to lose track of your goals and forget to take the time to prioritise your mental health and fitness. Whether you’re a university student looking for a one-of-a-kind experience, a parent juggling between the kids and work life or an everyday athlete enthusiastic to reignite your motivation – the The Tassie Session can help you break down mental barriers and rediscover what’s most important to you.

From accomplishing the bucket list item of running a marathon to committing to a regular running routine for better mental health and fitness, your personal goals have meaning and value – you just need the mental toolkit to make them tangible and help turn them into a reality.

Learn more about the workshops that are offered as part of The Tassie Session to kick-start your optimism, solidify your goals, build the mental strength to achieve them and make a positive change in your life.

Recover, reflect & rejuvenate

“It’s exhausting but amazing. You don’t often take the time to stop and just reflect on where you’ve been, where you are and where you’re going in a safe space with such amazing people.” – Shani, Queensland, K.I Session

Recovery is so much more than what you do post-workout. Your training load, how you warm-up, cooldown, your sleep quality, stretching, self-massage with foam rolling and massage guns, and last but not least, your sports nutrition all plays a critical part.

During your stay at the Dales Of Derby, you’ll enjoy nutritious meals including a continental style breakfast with scrumptious loaves of bread, fresh fruit, cereals, a variety of milk options and juices. Our skilled chef will provide lunch and dinner, cooking up wholesome, healthy and delicious meals to fuel body and mind and catering to any nutritional requirements including vegan-friendly and gluten-free options.

In terms of food for thought, the evening routines will include meditation and journaling to relax, unwind and nurture gratitude for your favourite moments of each day. Both group and individual mindfulness exercises allow you to connect to yourself and with your fellow runners. Setting aside this time each day to reflect - during The Tassie Session and in everyday life - is a positive step towards your self-care, allowing you to prioritise your mental health in a busy lifestyle.

You can rejuvenate through hot and cold therapies after our long run by visiting the Floating Sauna at Lake Derby. This is a unique opportunity to enjoy a wood-fired Floating Sauna to bring warmth to your bones, then take a plunge in the cold lake for restorative benefits to body and mind.

The Floating Sauna is cocooned in a breathtaking natural environment of mountains and forests – creating a memory and experience you’ll cherish long after the conclusion of the The Tassie Session.

About your host

“It has been fantastic working with Josh because he has opened his arms wide to every single participant and has supported each of us on our personal journeys.” – Meagan, Adelaide, K.I Sessions

Josh Lynott is an ultra-marathoner, photographer, author and mindfulness coach. Recognising the challenges of prioritising self-development in a busy lifestyle, he founded The Sessions to give you the opportunity to take your personal journey to the next level.

With an outlook built on optimism, Josh’s creativity and seize-the-day attitude has been an inspiration to every Sessions participant. He respects the value of wholesome food, a trusted support network, mindfulness and the power of running to elevate your mental health.

Josh is an expert on all things running. From training to sports nutrition to running shoes – he loves sharing his insight and supporting your running goals from heel-to-toe.

Josh reaches out to the worldwide community of runners with his Running Mindfulness Method online, providing guidance for self-improvement and self-fulfilment. Through his warm and friendly nature and zest for life, he builds positive connections while sparking outside-the-box thinking – helping you know yourself better and empowering you to be the best version of yourself.

Why you’ll love it

“It facilitates a space that brings people from all over the world or all over Australia together and the connection allows us all to open up.” – Josh Lynott, host and founder of The Sessions

A vital part of what makes The Sessions so insightful and life-changing is the people. It gives you the opportunity to connect to fellow participants from all backgrounds and running abilities, to fuel each other’s optimism, motivation and make long-lasting friendships.

You’ll develop unforgettable bonds and a strong support network in this safe space that encourages connection and celebrates both your similarities and differences. No matter your experience or ability – your shared goal to live better and shared passion for running is a common thread that will be respected and nurtured in this transformative environment.

Alongside enjoying a community of like-minded runners, the The Tassie Session has multiple positive outcomes on your self-development, including:

Elevating your self-awareness - find clarity regarding what you want to get out of each day and in the months and years to come
Challenging and inspiring you to accomplish your personal goals, in both running and life
Providing the mental toolkit to strengthen your positive thinking skills, mental health and wellbeing
Building confidence to support your ambitions, to take positive risks and make the changes you want to see in your life
Heightening your physical fitness now and in the future - nourishing a healthy body to support a healthy mind

Testimonials

Below we give you a glimpse of the feedback from participants of the Kangaroo Island (K.I) Session to provide insight on what’s in store for you at the inspiring and invigorating The Tassie Session.

“It’s really opened my eyes to all the ways people use running. I think combining that with the emotional and mental side of it has definitely created the outcomes it has.” - Louise, Kangaroo Island, K.I Session

“I remember asking myself, Imagine if you said no to this… How would you feel? And immediately I was like, No, you’re going. Extremely happy I did.” – Laura, Queensland, K.I Session

“What assumptions I did have, it blew them out of the water. It was amazing to see different sceneries and run through somewhere fresh.” – Zen, Adelaide, K.I Session

Whether you book solo or bring a friend or family member along for the journey, you'll build cherished memories and develop running and mindfulness skills to draw upon now and in the future.

Don’t miss out on this extraordinary opportunity!

BOOK NOW to secure your place in The Tassie Session.

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