Skills Spotlight
Skills Spotlight: Master Running and the Outdoors with Expert Guidance
Discover Skills Spotlight, your ultimate resource for learning from seasoned runners and outdoor adventurers. Whether you’re tackling ultra-endurance runs, exploring new trails, or diving into watersports, experts are running sessions across the weekend to share actionable tips and techniques to elevate your running and outdoor skills.
From trail running and hiking to fishing, bushcraft, and survival, Skills Spotlight covers it all—helping you build confidence and expand your capabilities in the great outdoors. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned explorer, you’ll find inspiration, guidance, and practical know-how to push your boundaries and embrace every run or adventure.
Saturday
10:30 – 10:45
WELCOME TO THE SKILLS STAGE!
Skills Spotlight
10:45 – 11:15
Inside scoop on the 2025 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships (WMTRC) – who and what to watch
Skills Spotlight
11:30 – 11:50
Innovation in the Outdoor Industry
Skills Spotlight
12:00 – 12:30
50 Years Running Boston
Skills Spotlight
12:45 – 1:15
TENAKA FLY FISHING – A BEGINNERS’ GUIDE
Skills Spotlight
1:30 – 2:00
The Biggest Running Trends of 2025: Shoes, Races, And Beyond
Skills Spotlight
2:45 – 3:15
Going Really Far – What it takes to Run a 200+ Mile Race
Skills Spotlight
3:30 – 4:00
Trail Running: A New Adventure for Road Runners and Hikers
Skills Spotlight
Sunday
11:05 – 11:15
WELCOME TO THE SKILLS STAGE!
Skills Spotlight
11:15 – 11:35
SESSION TBC
Skills Spotlight
11:45 – 12:45
pADDLE PANEL
Skills Spotlight
12:45 – 1:15
getting into BUSHCRAFT and survival
Skills Spotlight
2:00 – 2:30
AI in run training
Skills Spotlight
2.45 – 3:15
A holistic approach to running in your 40s
Skills Spotlight