SPRING TRAIL RUNNING CLINIC

Clint brings a steady, experience-driven approach to coaching within the Spring 12-Week Clinic. A UESCA certified ultrarunning coach, his connection to trail running grew from exploring local trails with like-minded runners and naturally evolved into leading consistent group runs, destination trail weekends, and race-focused training experiences both locally and internationally.

His background includes extensive support of trail events through aid station leadership, course flagging, trail maintenance, and start and finish setup. These behind-the-scenes roles have shaped a practical, runner-first coaching philosophy grounded in real-world trail experience.

Within the Spring 12-Week Clinic, for the 3rd year, Clint leads the run group with a focus on building confidence across varied terrain, particularly hills and technical trails. His coaching emphasizes steady pacing, efficient movement, and approachable strategies that help athletes better understand their capabilities while developing resilience and confidence on the trail.

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Dino began trail running in 2008 after completing a couch-to-5K program, starting his journey at nearly 240 lbs. As his fitness improved, so did his passion for the sport. Time in nature and the personal challenge of competing against himself continue to fuel his commitment to trail running.

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He has been a certified coach for three years and has coached for many years across road, trail, and marathon clinics. As one of four UESCA certified coaches on the team—and one of two Ultra Endurance certified coaches—Dino brings experience and perspective across a wide range of distances and abilities.

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At the Spring 12-Week Clinic, Dino is most focused on mindset. He believes confidence builds skills, and skills build enjoyment. His coaching style is encouraging and growth-oriented, centered on progress over perfection and helping athletes aim for better while still having fun.

“Run when you can, walk when you have to.”

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Nicole is a UESCA certified running coach who brings a thoughtful, community-centered approach to trail coaching. Her introduction to trail running began while living in Quesnel as a young mom, where she participated in a local trail clinic and quickly fell in love with the sport. That early experience sparked a long-term connection to trail running and the communities built around it.

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Following her first clinic, Nicole continued running both independently and with groups, eventually stepping into support roles for future trail clinics. Since then, she has been deeply involved in organizing and leading a wide range of movement-based events and clinics in Kamloops, including Hiking & Yoga, Nordic Walking, 10 Weeks to 10km, Winter Running for Women, Elevate – a Women’s Run & Play Day, and multiple trail clinics.

Within the Spring 12-Week Clinic, Nicole leads the Run/Hike group with a focus on shared experience and connection. She values the moments that come from moving through challenges together—where athletes feel supported, understood, and encouraged by those around them.

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Nicole’s leadership style is organized, fun, and intentionally challenging. She isn’t afraid to push participants when it matters, guided by a strong belief in their potential and ability to grow through effort and consistency.

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Outside of running, Nicole enjoys baking—often bringing the same care and creativity to the kitchen that she brings to the trail.

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Paula brings a thoughtful and inclusive approach to trail coaching, with a focus on helping athletes feel confident and capable on the trails—no matter their pace. With a background in road running and a strong appreciation for power hiking, she has spent the past two years leading the hike-focused group in the Spring Clinic, creating an accessible entry point for athletes who may not be drawn to a run-only format.

This year, Paula is guiding the evolution of the group into a hike-to-run format, introducing gentle running intervals not as a performance goal, but as a way to expand exploration. By blending hiking and running, the group can experience more loop-style routes, reduce out-and-backs, and spend more time discovering new terrain.

Paula is a UESCA certified running coach (2025) and also coaches weekly with Kamloops RUNClub. She regularly volunteers within the local trail community and has led multiple orientation hikes for Walk in the Park, bringing a steady, supportive presence to every group she works with.

At the Spring 12-Week Clinic, Paula is most excited to help athletes reframe their relationship with pace—emphasizing that speed is not a measure of ability. Her goal is for participants to leave feeling supported, stronger, and more confident in their time on the trails, and perhaps inspired to continue progressing in future clinics.

Paula’s coaching style is encouraging and empowering, grounded in the belief that every athlete deserves equal attention and respect. Her guiding principle is simple: if it isn’t fun, it isn’t sustainable.

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